Percy Romeo Miller III (born August 19, 1989), better known by
his stage name Romeo (previously Lil' Romeo), is an American rapper,
actor, and model. 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 and the brother of singer, Cymphonique. He has so far
released three studio albums and two compilation albums.
Romeo Miller was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is 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.
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. The
album peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 and on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop
Albums, it went certified Gold but eventually went double platinum
selling over 2,000,000 copies.[1] Also in 2001 he was featured on
his uncle Silkk the Shocker's remix single of "That's Kool",
which was also featured on his own album.
[edit] Game Time (2002-2003)
In 2002, a year later after his debut album, Miller put out his
second studio album, Game Time. It peaked at #33 on the Billboard
200 and #10 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[1] While not as successful
as his debut album on the charts, it was successful in sales going
certified double platinum selling over 2,500,000 copies making this
Miller's most successful album. It spawned the billboard charting
single "2-Way" that charted to #66 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop
Songs. It also spawned the album second single "True Love" which
charted at #16 under the Hot 100 Singles.
[edit] Romeoland (2004-2007)
In 2004 Romeo released his third studio album Romeoland, which was
not as successful as his last two albums, but still managed to be
certified Gold selling over 500,000 copies.[1] It was also the 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. In 2006 Romeo released the
two albums Lottery & God's Gift on the new label owned by himself
and his father Master P, entitled Guttar Music. Lottery served as
Millers first independent release while God's Gift served as a soundtrack
to a movie with the same name. God's Gift was also Miller's first
album to use the name Romeo and to have explicit language.[1] The
two albums were also known for containing Miller's single "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.
[edit] Intelligent Hoodlum (2008-present)
In 2008 Miller stated he was working on his fourth studio album
entitled Gumbo Station.[3] On June 17, 2008 Miller released the first
single from the album which was "Get Low wit It" which
featured Akon & his brother Valentino Miller it failed to gain
success on the Billboard charts.[4] On March 3, 2009 Romeo released
a compilation entitled Get Low LP that contained songs that were
supposed to be on Gumbo Station. It debuted at #149 on the Billboard
200 and as of May 5, 2009 it has sold over 20,000 copies. In 2010
Romeo confirmed that he was still working on his fourth studio album
but he changed the name of the album to The College Boy. Romeo then
announced that the title of the album was going to be I Am No Limit.
On January 19, 2010 Romeo released the first promotional single for
the album entitled "Tell Me A Million Times" that feautured
Tempo.[5] Then on January 26, 2010 Romeo released the second promotional
single for the album entitled "Ice Cream Man Jr." which
was a tribute to his dad Master P.[6] On February 16, 2010 Miller
released his debut mixtape Patience Is A Virtue to promote the album.[7]
Then on March 2, 2010 Romeo released two EPs to promote the album
which were the Famous Girl & Monster/Practice.[8][9] Also In
2010 Miller debuted his newly founded record label The Next Generation
Entertainment with his new group the College Boyys.[10] They released
a collaboration album on May 25, 2010 entitled Spring Break which
sold over 200,000 copies worldwide.[11][dead link] Miller also on
this day released three singles which were "You" that featured
D'Anna & Lil Twist, "She Bad" that featured Millers
cousins Lil' D & Black Don & "They Dont Know" but
all of the singles failed to reach the charts.[12][13][14] Romeo
also 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 & No Limit Records.[15] In late 2010 Romeo
relaunched No Limit as No Limit Forever Romeo also confirmed that
he has changed the name of the album from I Am No Limit to Intelligent
Hoodlum.[16] 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".[17]
On January 11, 2011 Romeo released his EP Dont Push Me.[18] On May
3, 2011 Romeo released the first official single from Intelligent
Hoodlum which is "Famous Girl (Remix)" which is really
the mastered version of the original it still features appearances
from Sean Kingston & Miller's cousin Black Don.[19] On August
19, 2011 Romeo released his I Am No Limit mixtape which was originally
supposed to be his fourth studio album before it got change but Miller
just decided it be best to just release it as a mixtape for his fans.[20][21][22]
[edit] Other ventures
[edit] Acting career
Miller started his acting career with a cameo appearance in the
2001 film Max Keeble's Big Move, as himself.[23] He later co-starred
with Jessica Alba, Mekhi Phifer and Zachary Isaiah Williams in the
film Honey (2003). In Honey, his character was Benny, a young boy
looking for a break.[24] Also in 2003, he voiced himself on an episode
of the animated series, Static Shock, to which he had performed the
theme song.[25] He co-starred with his dad in a movie called Uncle
P in 2005.[citation needed] 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 2010
CBS series, The Defenders and acted in the highly successful film
, Jumping the Broom, released in May 2011.
[edit] Fashion designer
On July 24, 2010 Romeo launched his own clothing line titled "College
Boyys", which has also been promoted by Miller & his new
group the College Boyys. It has also been promoted by artists such
as Justin Bieber, Big Time Rush & Jaden Smith.[26] Romeo stated
“
"When I was a kid, i used to lick markers on my t-shirt ‘I’m
going to college’ and that imprint stuck in my head and made
a difference to me in my life, turning it into a reality. I want to
implant the same positive message to young boys as they dress themselves
each day with a feeling of success. They can look in the mirror at
themselves with a positive goal in mind for their bright future knowing
that going to college can make a big difference in their lives.” College
Boyys clothing style is classy, cool, and urban with a message: “It’s
actually cool to be smart." ”
[edit] Basketball career
Percy Miller, Jr.
College USC
Conference Pac-10
Sport Basketball
Position Point guard
Jersey # 15
Nickname Romeo, Prince P
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg)
Nationality American
Born August 19, 1989 (age 22)
New Orleans, Louisiana
High school Beverly Hills High School
Tournaments
2009 NCAA Tournament
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."[27]
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.[28][29] As a senior
during the 2006-2007 high school season he averaged 8.6 points and
9.0 assists per game.[27][28]
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.'"[27]
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.
[edit] Modeling career
On December 27 Romeo modeled for a new 2011 calender.[30] On April
10, 2011 Miller modeled for the April issue of TROIX magazine.[31]
On April 12, 2011 Miller modeled again for some new pictures.[32]
[edit] Dancing with the Stars
After originally withdrawing from season 2 of Dancing with the Stars
due to an injury,[33] Romeo competed in season 12.[34] He was partnered
with professional dancer, Chelsie Hightower. They were eliminated
from the show on May 10, 2011 and finished in the Top 5, one week
before the semi-final.
Week # Dance/Song Judges' score Result
Inaba Goodman Tonioli
1 Cha-Cha-Cha/ "Romeo" 7 6 6 No Elimination
2 Quickstep/ "You're the One That I Want" 7 8 8 Safe
3 Rumba/ "I'll Be There" 7 6 7 Safe
4 Paso Doble/ "Palladio, First Movement" 7 8 8 Safe
5 Foxtrot/ "New York, New York" 9 8 9 Safe
6 Waltz/ "My Heart Will Go On" 10 9 9 Safe
7 Cha-Cha-Cha/ ""Born This Way""
Samba/ "Say Hey (I Love You)" 8*/8
7*/8 7
7 7
8 Safe
8 Tango/"Hold It Against Me"
Salsa/"Tequila" 9
8 9
9 9
8 Eliminated
In week 7, Donnie Burns was the guest judge and scored the dances.
[edit] Personal life
Miller attended Beverly Hills High School in Beverly Hills, California.
Romeo sponsors "Loco Tonic", an energy drink he mentions
in his newer songs. In 2008, Romeo was ranked #18 in the most fit
men in the world.[35]
[edit] Discography
Main article: Romeo discography
Studio albums
Lil' Romeo (2001)
Game Time (2002)
Romeoland (2004)
Intelligent Hoodlum (2011)
Independent albums
Lottery (2006)
Collaboration albums
Young Ballers: The Hood Been Good to Us (2005) (with Rich Boyz)
Hip Hop History (2007) (with Master P)
Spring Break (2010) (with College Boyys)
Family Business (2011) (with No Limit Forever)
Mixtapes
Patience Is A Virtue (2009)
I Am No Limit (2011)
[edit] Filmography
Films
Year Title Role Notes
2001 Max Keeble's Big Move Himself Cameo
2003 Honey Benny Main Role
2004 Still 'Bout It M.J. Main Role
Decisions Jamal Main Role
2006 God's Gift Romeo Main Role
Don't Be Scared Unknown Cameo
2007 Uncle P Corey Miller Main Role
Crush On U Rome Main Role
2008 The Pig People TJ Main Role
2010 Down and Distance Darren Sheehan Main Role
2011 Jumping the Broom Sebastian Support Role
Wolf Boy TBA Main Role
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2001 The Brothers García Ty "Band on the Run" (episode
5, season 2)
2001 Oh Drama! Musical Guest Television special
2001 The Hughleys Himself
2001 Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration Himself
2002 Raising Dad Marvin
2002 The 29th Annual American Music Awards Himself
2002 Proud Family Himself "A Hero For Halloween" (episode
24, season 1)
2003 One on One Eric "Spy Games"
2003 Static Shock Himself Recorded the final theme song for the series.
2003 All Grown Up! Lil Q "It's Cupid, Stupid" (episode
8, season 1) [36]
2003–2006 Romeo! Romeo "Ro" Miller Main Role/Starring
as Romeo.
2005 Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Rapping teacher "Guide
to: Emergency Drills and Late Bus" (episode 21, season 2)
2008 Out of Jimmy's Head Himself "Lunch Tables" (episode
13, season 1) [37]
2010 The Defenders Killa Diz "The Defenders - Nevada v. Killa
Diz"[38]
2011 The Bad Girls Club: Season 6 Himself Guest appearance on the
reality show (episode 10)[39]
2011 Dancing With the Stars: Season 12 Contestant Romeo was originally
supposed to be competing in season 2 but due to a injury he was unable & his
dad Master P filled in for him
2011 The Cape Gangster Season 1, Episode 9 - "Razer".
Felipe Solis is schedule to appear in Romeo's new reality show Romeo & Juliet
[edit] Awards and nominations
Billboard Music Awards
2001, Rap Artist of the Year (Winner)
2001, Music Videos: My Baby (Winner)
2002, R&B/Hip-Hop: My Baby (Winner)
Kids Choice Awards
2004, Favorite Television Actor - Male for: Romeo! (Nominated)
2005, Favorite Television Actor - Male for: Romeo! (Winner)
2006, Favorite Television Actor - Male for: Romeo! (Nominated)
Teen Choice Awards
2004, Choice Breakout Movie Star - Male for: Honey (Nominated)
Black Reel Awards
2004, Choice Breakout Movie Star - Male for: Honey (Nominated)
Young Artist Awards
2005, Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor:
Romeo! (Nominated)
NAMIC Vision Awards
2005, Best Comedic Performance: Romeo! (Nominated)
Image Awards
2005, Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program - Series or Special:
Romeo! (Nominated)