Percy Romeo Miller, known professionally first as Lil' Romeo and later simply as Romeo, is an American rapper, singer, actor, and television personality who first captured the public's attention as a child star in the early 2000s. Born on August 19, 1988, in New Orleans, Louisiana, he is the son of hip-hop mogul and entrepreneur Master P, a connection that helped launch his career while also fueling his own ambitions across music, film, and athletics.
Miller rose to prominence as a rapper after signing with his father's label, No Limit Records. His 2001 debut single, "My Baby," reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped establish him as one of the youngest rap artists to achieve mainstream success. The track preceded his debut studio album, "Lil' Romeo," which peaked at number six on the US Billboard 200. He followed this success in 2002 with his second album, "Game Time," which charted at number 33. His third album, "Romeoland," arrived in 2004 and charted at number 70, while 2006 saw the release of the digital album "Lottery" under the name Romeo, along with an accompanying soundtrack to his film God's Gift, which marked his first explicit album and has sold over 300,000 units to date.
Beyond music, Miller built a substantial acting and television career. In 2002, Nickelodeon gave him his own series, Romeo!, in which he starred and which ran for three seasons. He later appeared on the big screen in feature films including Jumping the Broom in 2011 and Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection in 2012, expanding his profile beyond his musical roots.
In 2007, Miller accepted a scholarship to play basketball for the USC Trojans at the University of Southern California, competing under his birth name and playing for the team until 2010. That same year, he demonstrated his entrepreneurial instincts by founding several record labels, including Guttar Music, Take a Stand, The Next Generation, and No Limit Forever Records.
Miller's career reflects a rare versatility, spanning chart-topping music, television stardom, film roles, collegiate athletics, and label ownership. As the son of Master P, he inherited a legacy of business savvy while carving out a distinct identity of his own, remaining a recognizable figure in entertainment and pop culture well beyond his days as a teenage rap sensation.