Corey Miller, born on March 9, 1971, is an American rapper best known under his stage name C-Murder, a moniker that proved tragically prophetic given the legal battles that would come to define his later life. He first rose to prominence in the mid-1990s as a central figure in the No Limit Records empire, the independent hip-hop powerhouse founded by his older brother, Master P. As a core member of the label's supergroup TRU, alongside his brother and fellow sibling Silkk the Shocker, Miller helped establish the gritty, Southern rap sound that dominated the charts during that era. His raw delivery and street-oriented narratives stood in contrast to the more polished sounds coming from other regions, making him a distinctive voice in the expanding world of Southern hip-hop.

Miller transitioned to a successful solo career, releasing his debut album in 1995, but it was his 1998 project, Life or Death, that cemented his status as a major player in the industry. The album achieved platinum certification, fueled by the hit single "Gangsta Walk" featuring Snoop Dogg, and showcased Miller's ability to carry a project on his own. Over the course of his career, he released a total of nine studio albums across six different labels, including No Limit Records, TRU Records, Koch Records, Asylum Records, RBC Records, and Venti Uno. His discography includes notable works like Bossalinie, Trapped in Crime, and The Truest Shit I Ever Said, with his later releases often recorded from behind bars, reflecting his enduring commitment to his craft despite his incarceration.

In 2002, Miller's life took a dramatic and devastating turn when he was arrested in connection with the shooting death of 16-year-old Steve Thomas at a nightclub in Lake Charles, Louisiana. After a series of trials that included a hung jury and a conviction that was later overturned, he was ultimately found guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on August 14, 2009. Miller is currently serving his sentence at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, more commonly known as Angola. Throughout his imprisonment, he has consistently maintained his innocence, and his case has drawn significant controversy. In 2018, two key witnesses recanted their testimonies, claiming they were coerced by authorities into testifying against him, a development that has fueled ongoing calls from Miller, his brothers Master P and Silkk the Shocker, and his nephew Romeo Miller for a new trial. These efforts to secure his release have turned his case into a cause célèbre within parts of the hip-hop community, highlighting questions about legal procedure and witness reliability. Despite his life sentence, C-Murder's influence on Southern rap remains undeniable, and his ongoing fight for freedom continues to be a significant part of his legacy.