Romeo Miller Bio
Percy Romeo Miller (born August 19, 1989), known professionally as Romeo Miller, is an American rapper, singer, actor, and television personality who rose to fame in the early 2000s under the stage name Lil’ Romeo. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Miller gained initial recognition after signing with his father Master P’s No Limit Records. His debut single “My Baby” peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2001, establishing him as a successful recording artist at a young age. Over his career, Miller has expanded beyond music to pursue acting, television hosting, basketball, and fashion entrepreneurship, maintaining a diverse presence across multiple entertainment industries.
Early Life and Background
Romeo Miller was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the son of rapper and entrepreneur Master P and former rapper Sonya C. Miller grew up immersed in the music industry, as his father built a significant empire with No Limit Records. He is a nephew of rappers C-Murder and Silkk the Shocker, cousin of producer and singer Mo B. Dick, and brother of singer and actress Cymphonique Miller.
From an early age, Miller showed interest in music. He was signed to No Limit’s subsidiary label Soulja Music Entertainment at the age of five, after he wrote a rap for his father. Miller attended Beverly Hills High School in California, where he balanced his growing music career with his studies. He also developed a passion for basketball during these formative years.
Path to Celebrity
Before rising to mainstream fame, Miller’s path was shaped by his family connections and early exposure to the entertainment industry. His father’s status as a successful recording artist and entrepreneur provided opportunities for young Miller to enter the music business at a very young age. Miller began his entertainment career as a rapper and was branded with the stage name Lil’ Romeo to differentiate himself from other artists in the industry.
Alongside his emerging music career, Miller developed athletic abilities. He played basketball as a point guard for Windward High School before transferring to Beverly Hills High School, where he became a three-year starter. During his junior year (2005-2006), he averaged 13.9 points and 5.6 assists per game, demonstrating his skill on the court before shifting his focus primarily to entertainment.
Romeo Miller Career
Early Career (2000–2005)
Romeo Miller launched his music career in 2000 when he signed with No Limit Records, the label founded and operated by his father Master P. In 2001, he released his debut studio album Lil’ Romeo. The album achieved significant commercial success, peaking at number six on the Billboard 200 and number five on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album’s lead single “My Baby” became a major hit, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one for R&B/Hip-hop Singles. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA in July 2001 for selling over 500,000 copies in the United States.
Building on this success, Miller released his second album Game Time in 2002, which peaked at number 33 on the Billboard 200 and number 10 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album spawned singles including “2-Way” and “True Love,” both of which charted on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. His third album Romeoland followed in 2004, charting at number 70 on the Billboard 200 and number 29 on the Top Rap Albums. In 2005, Miller and his father founded Guttar Music Entertainment.
Breakthrough (2006–2015)
Romeo Miller began pursuing acting while continuing his music career. He made his acting debut in 2001 with a cameo appearance in the Walt Disney Pictures film Max Keeble’s Big Move. In 2003, he co-starred with Jessica Alba, Mekhi Phifer, and Zachary Isaiah Williams in the dance film Honey, playing the supporting character Benny. That same year, he voiced himself in an episode of the animated series Static Shock and performed the show’s third theme song.
Nickelodeon gave Miller his own television series titled Romeo! in 2002, which ran for three seasons until 2006. The show provided him with a platform to develop his on-screen personality and expand his audience among younger viewers. He starred alongside his father in the film Uncle P in 2007 and appeared in God’s Gift that same year. In 2010, Miller guest-starred as a rapper accused of murder in the CBS series The Defenders.
Miller achieved significant acting milestones in the early 2010s. He appeared in Jumping the Broom in 2011, a romantic comedy that became a commercial success. In 2012, he starred in Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection, playing Jake, a young man trying to recover money from a ponzi scheme for his father’s church. He also competed on season 12 of Dancing with the Stars in 2011, finishing in the Top 5 with partner Chelsie Hightower.
Notable Works and Milestones
Throughout his career, Romeo Miller has maintained versatility across multiple entertainment fields. His music career produced multiple charting albums and singles, while his acting roles have spanned feature films and television series across different genres. He hosted MTV’s Ex on the Beach for four seasons, further expanding his television presence. In 2017, Miller appeared in the feature film Never Heard alongside his father Master P.
Romeo Miller Family
Romeo Miller was born into a prominent entertainment family in New Orleans, Louisiana. His father is the renowned rapper, entrepreneur, and record executive Master P (Percy Miller), who founded No Limit Records and built a significant empire in the music industry. His mother is former rapper Sonya C. Miller comes from a family deeply involved in entertainment, with his uncles C-Murder and Silkk the Shocker being established rappers, and his brother Valentino Miller also pursuing a career in music.
His sister Cymphonique Miller is a singer and actress who has pursued her own career in the entertainment industry. Growing up in this environment provided Miller with early connections and opportunities in both music and acting from a young age.
Personal Life
Romeo Miller has two daughters. His first child, a daughter, was born in February 2022 with his girlfriend Drew Sangster. In March 2023, Miller announced on social media that he had welcomed his second daughter with Sangster. Miller is Catholic by faith and has spoken publicly about his family life and relationships over the years.
In addition to his entertainment career, Miller has maintained interests in athletics. He played basketball for the USC Trojans at the University of Southern California from 2008 to 2010, using his given first name Percy during his collegiate career. Although his time with the team was brief, it demonstrated his continued commitment to athletics alongside his entertainment pursuits. Miller also founded business ventures including the clothing line College Boyys in 2010, reflecting his entrepreneurial interests beyond music and acting.