For the generation who grew up bumping "Ice Cream Man" and watching I'm Bout It, it can still be jarring to see what Master P has transformed into over the last decade. Simply put, the man also known as Percy Miller has grown up, embracing fatherhood and moving past his so-called "gangster rap" past. His post-millennial music hasn't found much success, but P has expanded his brand to include children's entertainment, books, Dancing With The Stars and even a post as the Youth Ambassador for the NAACP.
Earlier this year, P announced his plans to launch his own TV station called Better Black TV, and while the network is still in planning stages, P's first proper show No Excuses is premiering this Monday (October 26) on VH1. The pilot follows a former gangbanger named Torrie who can't seem to get a straight job to support his kids. Enter P. Miller, who convinces Torrie to stop making excuses and shows him how to get his life together. We recently spoke with P for the latest installment of "YouTubin' With The Stars"—read on to hear his commentary on No Excuses, his daughter's new music video, his classic Converse sneaker commercial, and more...
Interview By Brendan Frederick
VIDEO: West Coast Bad Boyz f/ King George, Master P, Ray Luv, Dangerous Dame, Lil Ric, JT The Bigga Figga, Mac Spoon, Rappin' 4-Tay, The Delinquents, Toby T, The Perk, Erase E & Keylo "Peace 2 Da Streets" (1994)
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