In 1989, he inherited $10,000 from his grandfather and opened a record store called No Limit, which he later converted to a record label. He used the label to promote his first album in 1991. The label has released and produced albums by other artists such as Snoop Dogg, Mystikal, and Miller's siblings and son.
He is also an actor and film producer, appearing in both movies and television. He has made guest appearances on "CSI: NY", "OZ", "Moesha", and his son's series "Romeo". His film appearances include the comedy "Uncle P," "I Got the Hook-Up," the action film "Hollywood Homicide", and computer hacking movie "Takedown". He also made a brief and uncredited appearance in "Scary Movie 3." He has also recently starred in a low-budget comedy film called "Black Supaman," featuring appearances from an all star cast of comedians
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Say brah
In this game called life
It's charces (choices), decisions, and consequences
I decided to change my life, for the better [ya heard me?]
So anybody that's out there seeking conviction
because of profanity in my music
then you don't understand me or my people
It's about the constant struggles that I been through in the ghetto
So cain't (can't) no man or woman convey the sounds that I make..
It don't get no realer than this
[241] - singing while P speaks
y'all don't know what we goin through (mo' money mo' problems)
y'all don't know what they put us through (mo' money mo' problems)
y'all don't know what we goin through (mo' money mo' problems)
y'all don't know what they put us through
[Master P]
Too many problems I can't sleep, you either strong or you weak
See I was born to be a G, that's why I learned to flip a key
From the cradle to the grave, you either a master or a slave
Now who want to get paid? But I'ma a hustler til I'm dead
Fuckin wrong road but it's the right route..
Now picture me with the lights out!
Who can I turn to when time's hard?
Trust in no nigga, put my faith in God
Cause penetentiarIES, stayed packed (stay packed)
Once you on the bus you might not come back
To my homies doin time, keep your head up (head up)
And to my soldiers on the street, don't get fed up (fed up)
Sometime we do bad, but we all in it
You gotta learn to dream, cause there's No Limit, ya heard me?
[241] - singing
y'all don't know what we goin through (mo' money mo' problems)
y'all don't know what they put us through (mo' money mo' problems)
y'all don't know what we goin through (mo' money mo' problems)
y'all don't know what they put us through (mo' money mo' problems)
[Ghetto Commission]
Don't treat me like a disease, cause my skin darker than yers (yours)
And my environment is hostile, nuttin like your suburbs
I'm from the ghetto, home of poverty - drugs and guns
Where hustlers night life for funds but, makin crumbs
in the slums in the street, in the cold in the heat
Rest in peace and then deceased but we still strugglin while you sleep
And the game never change it's still the same since you passed
We get beat and harassed, whenever them blue lights flash
To the little homies in the hood, claimin wards and wearin rags
Tryin to feel a part of a family he never had
And it's sad, I feel his pain, I feel his wants
To avoid bein locked up, there's do's and don'ts
Use your head little soldier, keep the coke out your system
that ? out your veins, that won't do away with the pain
Only prayers will get you through, ain't no use to bein foolish
Ain't got one life to live, so be careful how you use it
[241] - singing
y'all don't know what we goin through (mo' money mo' problems)
y'all don't know what they put us through (mo' money mo' problems)
y'all don't know what we goin through (mo' money mo' problems)
y'all don't know what they put us through (mo' money mo' problems)
[Master P]
Haha.. the mo' money you make, the mo' problems you gon' have
The mo' people gon' want, the mo' they gon' want to take it from you
(The mo' they gon' want to STEAL from you)
So keep your eyes open (they might even kill you to get it)
(Can't believe in nobody but God soldiers)
There ain't No Limit, ya heard me?
(Believe.. none of what you hear and half of what you see, huh)
(Picture me ballin.. think they want to see a ghetto child
Comin out the Callio' project, makin Forbes magazine, Fortune?
Huh, think they want to see, a ghetto kid like me, make it in the NBA?
Huh, picture me ballin.. uh-huh, picture all of us ballin
Picture the haters fallin though, uh-heh
It ain't No Limit ya heard me?)
The song "Why They Wanna Wish Death" by Master P Afficial is a powerful commentary on the hardships and struggles faced by those living in the hood. In the opening lyrics, the artist reminds listeners not to judge all thugs based on their actions, but rather on their heart. He acknowledges the wickedness of those who spy on the righteous and emphasizes the importance of putting one's trust in God. Throughout the song, Master P also reflects on the various challenges and tragedies that he and his friends have faced, including run-ins with the FEDs, losing loved ones to cancer and violence, and struggling to find a way out of the hood.
The overall message of the song seems to be that life in the ghetto is not easy, and that those who live there face immense obstacles and setbacks. Despite this, Master P and his crew continue to strive for a better life and to support one another through their struggles. The repeated refrain of "why they wanna wish death on me and my niggaz" serves as a powerful reminder of the violence and danger that lurks in the hood and the need for unity and solidarity in the face of such challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Even though we all thugs
Don't judge us based on our actions alone, but also consider our hearts.
The wicked, spies upon the righteous
Evil people are constantly watching and preying on the good.
God blesses the man, who put his trust in God
Those who have faith in God are lucky enough to receive blessings.
He gave his only begotten son
God sacrificed his only child for the benefit of humanity.
That who ever believe in him, should not parish
Those who believe in God will not perish but have eternal life.
But have eternal life, we'll see you thugs at the crossroad
We'll all meet again at the crossroads, whether we are thugs or not.
Some say, life be short
Some people believe that life is short and fleeting.
I think, we was cursed from the start
The artist believes that their group has been cursed from the beginning.
I'm only trying to play my part
The artist is simply trying to contribute and do their part.
But why they wanna wish death, on me and my niggaz
Why would anyone want to wish death upon the artist and his friends?
My nigga stared at me, must be mad at me
The singer's friend looked angry at him, possibly because he got him in trouble with the law.
I grew up with this nigga, how the fuck he sent the FED's at me
The artist is shocked that his childhood friend betrayed him by snitching to the authorities.
Boz told me, not to fuck with niggaz
Boz advised the singer not to associate himself with certain people.
And I done seen so many, white t-shirts with faces
The singer has witnessed many deaths in his community, represented by the white t-shirts with the deceased's picture.
And it's a shame nigga, it won't change nigga
The singer acknowledges that the situation is terrible and unlikely to change anytime soon.
Only real niggaz, can tell you that pain mold you
Only those who have experienced pain and hardship understand how it shapes and molds you.
Got me thinking they still with us, but I'm knowing they dead
The artist feels like his deceased friends are still present, even though he knows they are gone.
Matic and Fat Man, they suppose to be home
The singer has friends who should've been released from jail by now but are still incarcerated.
Ten to twenty upstate, a half a year in the hole nigga
The singer's friends are serving long prison sentences and are being punished with solitary confinement.
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