Romeo Miller

Percy Romeo Miller, Jr. (born August 19, 1989), better known by his stage name Romeo (previously Lil' Romeo), is an American entertainer, actor, and basketball player. He is the son of entertainment mogul and entrepreneur Master P and former rapper Sonya C and nephew of C-Murder and Silkk the Shocker. He has so far released five studio albums and two compilation albums. His fourth album Get Low LP was released on March 3, 2009. He attended Beverly Hills High School in Beverly Hills, California. He was awarded a full athletic scholarship to play basketball at the University of Southern California.

Early life

Romeo Miller was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was also the son of entertainer, mogul & No Limit Records founder P. Miller whose career was at its peak at the time. Romeo was signed to No Limit at the age of 5 after he wrote a rap to his dad.

Music Career

As Lil' Romeo

Lil' Romeo (2001)

He then released his debut album 7 years later titled after his original alias Lil' Romeo. This offering contained the hit single "My Baby" that charted #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-hop Singles & Tracks the album peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 and #5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Also In 2001 he was featured on his uncle Silkk the Shocker remix single of "That's Kool which was also featured on his album.

Game Time (2002)

A year later Miller put out his second album, Game Time, which, while not as successful, still peaked at #33 on the Billboard 200 and #10 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It also spawned the billboard single "2 Way" that charted to # 66 Hot R&B/Hip-hop Singles.

Romeoland (2004-2006)

In 2004 Romeo released his third album Romeoland it was not as successful as his two albums and it was also his last studio album to feature miller billed as Lil' Romeo. In 2005 Romeo along with his brother Valentino Miller who was known as Young V at that time and their three cousins C-Los, Lil' D & Willie J formed the group Rich Boyz & released their debut album Young Ballers: The Hood Been Good to Us. In 2006 Miller released a compilation album entitled Greatest Hits the album featured all of his hit songs when Miller was billed as Lil' Romeo.

As Romeo

God's Gift Soundtrack (2006-2007)

In 2006 Romeo released the album God's Gift on the new label owned by himself and his father Master P, entitled Guttar Music. This release was the soundtrack to a movie with the same name. This was Miller's first album to use the name Romeo and to have explicit language. It was also known for the "God's Gift" track "U Can't Shine Like Me" which was a direct response to Bow Wow, who fans thought dissed Miller in his song "Fresh Azimiz". In 2007 Miller released a collaboration album with his father Master P titled Hip Hop History. It sold 32,000 records worldwide.

Get Low LP (2008-2009)

In 2008 Miller stated he was working on his fifth studio album entitled Gumbo Station but it was never released. But After a year In 2009 Romeo released the album but it was change to the Get Low LP. It debuted at #149 on the Billboard 200 and as of May 5, 2009 it has sold over 20,000 copies. It contained the single "Get Low wit It" which featured Akon & his brother Valentino Miller.

Intelligent Hoodlum (2010-present)

In 2010 Miller debuted his newly founded record label The Next Generation Entertainment with his new group the College Boyys. They released a collaboration album entitled Spring Break which sold over 200,000 copies worldwide. Also in 2010, Miller released his mixtape "Patience Is A Virtue." Romeo performed at the 2010 Hip Hop Honors along with his brother Valentino Miller, his cousins Lil' D & Black Don, & his uncle Silkk The Shocker, along with Trina, Gucci Mane & Mystikal to honor his dad Master P. In late 2010 Romeo releached No Limit Records as No Limit Forever. In 2011 Romeo confirmed he is currently working on his second mixtape entitled "I Am No Limit" & his upcoming fitfth studio album ”Intelligent Hoodlum”, originally called "The College Boy". Also In 2011 It Is confirmed that Romeo is going on a new tour with his dad Master P & his uncle Silkk the Shocker the tour is entitled ”No Limit Forever International".

Acting Career

Miller started his acting career with the 2003 film Honey. His character was Benny, a young boy looking for a break. In this movie, he co-starred with Jessica Alba, Mekhi Phifer and Zachary Isaiah Williams. He also made a cameo appearance in Max Keeble's Big Move as himself in 2001. Also in 2003, he starred in his own TV show called Romeo! on Nickelodeon, and voiced himself on an episode of the animated series Static Shock. He co-starred with his dad in a movie called Uncle P in 2005.

He also starred in another movie with Zachary Isaiah Williams, God's Gift, which came out in 2006. Recently, he made a cameo appearance, as himself, in Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide as a rapping coach for the teachers.

Then in 2007 he starred in film ASL as himself, Rome, alongside Forrest Lipton and Zachary Isaiah Williams who played the young Romeo, Lil Romey and had also previously starred with Romeo in Honey and Nickelodeon's Romeo!. He guest-starred as a rapper accused of murder in the CBS series The Defenders. He is currently acting on a new film entitled Jumping the Broom that is slated to be released in 2011.

Basketball Career

Romeo was invited, in the summer of 2006, to the Reebok-sponsored ABCD Camp, which is considered the premier basketball camp in the United States. The Teaneck, New Jersey-based ABCD Camp is an invitation-only basketball showcase previously attended by high-profile players including Kobe Bryant, Stephon Marbury, Tracy McGrady, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. Surrounded by future NBA players such as O. J. Mayo, Derrick Rose, and Kevin Love, Miller looked out of place and averaged less than 2 points a game throughout the camp. The Wall Street Journal made an article on March 8, entitled "A Hot Prospect," cites Sonny Vaccaro, the longtime director of the ABCD Camp, as explaining, "he invited Romeo Miller to the 2006 camp, primarily as a favor to Percy Miller, whom he knew from the club basketball circuit." In the article, Vaccaro indicated, "If you're looking for the profile of an athlete who plays basketball at USC, he's not it."

On April 13, 2007, Miller verbally committed to the University of Southern California (USC) and signed a letter of intent on November 19, 2007.

Miller, a 5'11" point guard, was a four year starter at Beverly Hills High School. As a junior during the 2005-2006 high school season he averaged 13.9 points and 5.6 assists per game. As a senior during the 2006-2007 high school season he averaged 8.6 points and 9.0 assists per game.

According to The Wall Street Journal, it appears the decision to grant Miller a full scholarship at USC was largely driven by his relationship with friend and teammate Demar DeRozan, the 6-foot-6 All-American forward who was rated as the number five prospect in the country on Scout.com. The Wall Street Journal reported Coach Tim Floyd as saying, "Last April...Percy Miller called while driving both players from a tournament in Fayetteville, Ark...Percy Miller said 'Demar and Romeo are ready to make their decision, and would you like to have them both on scholarship?'...'I said absolutely.'" Miller and DeRozan began playing in the 2008-2009 season.

Miller had a disappointing career at USC. In his two seasons as a Trojan, he played a total of 19 minutes in 9 games and scored a total of 5 points. After Demar DeRozan declared for the NBA draft, Percy Miller was subsequently released from his scholarship.

Personal Life

Romeo is related to rappers "P. Miller" (Dad), "Sonya C. Miller" (Mom), Silkk The Shocker" (Uncle), "C-Murder" (Uncle), "Valentino Miller" (Brother), "C-Los" (Cousin), "Black Don" (Cousin), "Young Trump" (Cousin), "Lil King" (Cousin), and "nia" (Cousin) . Romeo is also related to singers "Cymphonique Miller" (sister) & "Veno Miller" (brother). Romeo celebrated his 21st birthday on the Red Carpet at the Cake Shake with the "College Boyys" & Meagan Good. He was recently in a relationship with "Katelyn Najjar", daughter of "Lee Najjar", famously known as "Big Poppa" from The Real Housewives of Atlanta. As of September/October 2010 the couple are reported to be no longer together. Romeo sponsors "Loco Tonic" an energy drink he mentions is his newer songs. In 2008 Romeo was ranked #18 in the most fittest men in the world.

Courtesy : Wikipedia

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