05/20/07 - Master P: It's Time For Change (Comments on 50)

LAKERS_520 · 05-21-2007, 01:07 AM

Rapper-entrepreneur Master P released an open letter in response to comments made by Curtis Jackson at a recent BET press conference.

IT’S TIME FOR CHANGE

Curtis Jackson’s comment motivated me. There are a lot of immature people in the world. Oprah Winfrey is absolutely right, we need to grow up and be responsible for our own actions. I paid for Curtis’s first rap tour through the south. He was such a humble guy at the time. Most artists’ mission is to sell records. My mission is to help save and change lives. There’s a lack of knowledge and false information out there. I could actually say Little Jay and Rap-A-Lot Records inspired my successful career and I will always respect them no matter what. I wrote the blueprint for this generation. The only difference is there’s no more honor and respect in the game.

Think about it: people in jail are not writing letters proclaiming to come out and do the same thing that landed them there in the first place. People in the hood don’t want to stay poor for the rest of their lives. They want to change. Parents that really love their kids would rather sacrifice their own lives so that their kids could make a change to have a better life and a better education. I’m glad that there are people like Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson and organizations like the NAACP that are out there fighting for our rights and dignity. I have finally realized that EVERY person is either a part of the problem or part of the solution and that is why I have decided to take a stand! I’m reaching out to corporate America to form an alliance for the sake of putting the value back into our communities by rebuilding and developing schools and businesses.

First of all, it’s simply disappointing to see people that are in a position to help make a change just sit back and entertain the negativity. It’s sad to see Steven Hill set all of these programming standards at BET, just to contradict himself for the sake of marketing dollars or artist performances in order to create the appearance of a successful award show. The record company with the biggest marketing check controls the music video stations so we need to go after the people who actually control these programming networks if we want real CHANGE.

I guess by taking a stand, my son and I will probably not be invited back to the BET Awards. But it’s O.K. I got love for BET; there are a lot of good people there. Hopefully, this will help people to see the real changes that need to be made. My son and I will sacrifice our airtime because this is bigger than us, this issue desperately needed to be addressed a long time ago.

There are four things that differentiate me from artists like Curtis Jackson.

One, I can honestly admit that I was once part of the problem.

Two, I don’t want my son to grow up and be like me. I want him to be better and do better - and that is why he is taking the time to pursue a college degree.

Three, money don’t make me, I make money. My goal is to educate our people in building generational wealth and knowing how important it is to own real estate.

Four, I’m a TRUE entrepreneur; my boss is God not Jimmy Iovine. From one brother to another, if you misunderstand my purpose you could always pick up the phone or talk to me in person. I’m trying to be part of the solution not the problem. The media thrives on entertaining, especially the negativity no matter what the cost. I’m praying for the brothers that are lost out there.

Throughout the years, I have lost so many relatives and friends. This year, I’d like to focus on the comedy movies because we need to laugh more. The first movie that I’m producing is “Black Supaman” and thereafter will be “The Mail Man” starring Tony Cox and myself. I’m setting up a book tour for “Guaranteed Success” and a Hip Hop Business class with financial expert Curtis Oakes for those seeking knowledge. I understand that I can’t change the whole Hip Hop industry; I’m only trying to do my part. If you’re real, be a part of the positive movement with Take A Stand Records.com Look for the first single “I Wanna Be Like You” from the album “Hip Hop History.” I’m in negotiations with Wal-Mart and Target for direct distribution. Those are all examples of the positive difference I am trying to make in this industry.

I’m reaching out to my friends Shaquille O’Neal, Will Smith, Russell Simmons, Queen Latifah, Derek Anderson, Charles Barkley, Emmitt Smith, Beyonce, and Reverend Run to help contribute to this positive movement. I will also be holding a press conference with the president NAACP and will be able to answer any questions at that time. I am not asking any other hip-hop or gangsta rap artist change what they do; that’s how they make their money. Furthermore, I am not a preacher; I’m just telling the world what I’m doing and the changes that I am making because it’s something I want to do. If that’s sending mixed signals to people then they need to deal with their own conscience first.

P. Miller

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LuBrick Asain · 05-21-2007, 01:12 AM

fuck dat nigga p cause his music sucks tony yayos balls

Lyrikcha · 05-21-2007, 01:15 AM

smh...since he aint sellin records or rappin he want others to clean up there shit so pre school kids can listen to rap albums to

$C-Money$ · 05-21-2007, 01:17 AM

MASTER P Was shoppin at footlocker! lol, i was working when he was there! lollloo!

CK9 · 05-21-2007, 01:22 AM

Real Talk. But all 50 said was he dont sell records anymore, which is true also.
And I doubt 50 will have a boss after he's been around as long as Master P, anyway I'm sure 50 thanx him for the free publicity, he proly wanted him to respond.

Westside Money · 05-21-2007, 01:27 AM

Master P was da shit back in da day

g-unitbrooklynsoulja · 05-21-2007, 01:49 AM

i am not hating on master p i like is music no matter what but how come he
did not think about doing this years ago he has been rich for years and
rapping about violence for years all the way into his thirtys , so that means
he is saying he was not mature when he rapped about violence but now he is mature just becuz he want to do positive stuff now . we all know that he robbed a lot of his artist for years just like cashmoney records and puffy. in so way he is a hypocrite ( i am not saying he should not do this and that i will stop buy his records but its like he is jumping on the bandwaggon.

g-unitbrooklynsoulja · 05-21-2007, 01:50 AM

and a another thing he should of did this when hiphop was selling a lot of records not when its low.

ya_boy_six · 05-21-2007, 02:07 AM

Yall niggas is iggnit,and imiture as fuck.dis nigga spittin truth and u caint see that.p aint sellin records,but dat nigga got otha plans.

slickj101 · 05-21-2007, 02:36 AM

master p can fade back to obsquerity and i still love how with all the money hes got, or says hes got, that his fuckin kid needed a basketball scholarship. thats garbage.

robgee · 05-21-2007, 02:39 AM

M.P IS ATTACKING 50 now by putting out a personal letter to address his comments and he also included B.E.T by saying if they don't invite him back that's fine because he's taking a stand for the greater cause.Well I can agree when someone is right and P is Wrong and C.U.R.T.I.S is right,because why isn't all thoses people he is talking about helping them to create a positive image in rap,attacking the film corperation like 50 said which portrays thoses words in their movies all day long,and even P himself uses to sell DVD's to the public take the words out of the movies too?It's because the film industry has alot more money and all thoses people like simmon's,sharpton,and naacp knows that's a much harder fight and that's the (TRUTH)REALITY.

THREATS · 05-21-2007, 02:56 AM

real talk p.

Speak · 05-21-2007, 03:01 AM

Both Of Em Speaking The Truth I Mean It Aint Eight To Say That Kinda Shit To A Dude Who Paid 4 Your First Rap Tour In The South Com On Now Then Again He Right P Aint Selling But Who Gives A Fuck Bout Sellz Now Dayz

MJJJM · 05-21-2007, 03:06 AM

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salomondrin · 05-21-2007, 03:16 AM

People is just being stupid! If they censor RAP the only thing they are going to get out of it is to BAN FREEDOM OF SPEECH! Let people decide if they want clean lyrics or hard violent lyrics.
Those are two different styles of music! If you are going to go and do your shit clean like master P go ahead and do it! Just don't expect people to buy it and other people to do what you want to do just cuz you think you are right!

FREEDOM OF SPEECH!!! that's all we want....

Dangermouf · 05-21-2007, 03:29 AM

P already made his money.
Wot 50 said was right, he dont make records no mo.
Master P is the Sell Out, fuk em, and his music waz always trash.

same2step · 05-21-2007, 04:00 AM

I can't get mad at a nigga dat is trying to do somethin positive but you cannot force niggas to follow atleast not overnight

cohen_og · 05-21-2007, 04:09 AM

real talk P...at lest his gona try do something positive

Europe Guy · 05-21-2007, 04:31 AM

he spit real talk

JKO · 05-21-2007, 04:33 AM

I read the whole thing and I can quote a few things he said on there but I wont, Since he aint selling no records or nothing at all he wanna be known now all of a sudden

Big Head · 05-21-2007, 04:41 AM

P dosnt need to sell any more records. He did admit he was once the problem. And if thats true that he paid for 50's tour through the south than 50 ows him. 50 likes to make enemies, i think every time he does it except for Ja Rule has been a marketing plot. just like this one.

-_-┻WTF · 05-21-2007, 04:47 AM

so this means Eminem should make Gospel Records?

expoz_dez_h0z · 05-21-2007, 05:20 AM

fuck master p fuck him hes old an washed up trying to change shit nigga look at your own brother c murder does it look like he's gonna clean his act up? u tryna save hip hop save your fam 1st niccca he still keepin it ho0d like 50

Rascit · 05-21-2007, 05:48 AM

master p would say that because he can't sell records nomore

Champaign Jackson · 05-21-2007, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by expoz_dez_h0z

fuck master p fuck him hes old an washed up trying to change shit nigga look at your own brother c murder does it look like he's gonna clean his act up? u tryna save hip hop save your fam 1st niccca he still keepin it ho0d like 50

Real Mothafuckin' Talk.

P.MILLER IS SO FUCKIN' WASHEP UP.
FUCK HIM.

50 CENT "CURTIS" JUNE 26Th , COP THAAAAAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

05-21-2007, 01:07 AM	#1
LAKERS_520 Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nu Yawwk Posts: 3,227 Repped: 299 Repped 2,071 Times in 540 Posts Neg Reps: 13 Neg Repped at 55 Times in 44 Posts	05/20/07 - Master P: It's Time For Change (Comments on 50) 05/20/07 - Master P: It's Time For Change (Comments on 50) Rapper-entrepreneur Master P released an open letter in response to comments made by Curtis Jackson at a recent BET press conference. IT’S TIME FOR CHANGE Curtis Jackson’s comment motivated me. There are a lot of immature people in the world. Oprah Winfrey is absolutely right, we need to grow up and be responsible for our own actions. I paid for Curtis’s first rap tour through the south. He was such a humble guy at the time. Most artists’ mission is to sell records. My mission is to help save and change lives. There’s a lack of knowledge and false information out there. I could actually say Little Jay and Rap-A-Lot Records inspired my successful career and I will always respect them no matter what. I wrote the blueprint for this generation. The only difference is there’s no more honor and respect in the game. Think about it: people in jail are not writing letters proclaiming to come out and do the same thing that landed them there in the first place. People in the hood don’t want to stay poor for the rest of their lives. They want to change. Parents that really love their kids would rather sacrifice their own lives so that their kids could make a change to have a better life and a better education. I’m glad that there are people like Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson and organizations like the NAACP that are out there fighting for our rights and dignity. I have finally realized that EVERY person is either a part of the problem or part of the solution and that is why I have decided to take a stand! I’m reaching out to corporate America to form an alliance for the sake of putting the value back into our communities by rebuilding and developing schools and businesses. First of all, it’s simply disappointing to see people that are in a position to help make a change just sit back and entertain the negativity. It’s sad to see Steven Hill set all of these programming standards at BET, just to contradict himself for the sake of marketing dollars or artist performances in order to create the appearance of a successful award show. The record company with the biggest marketing check controls the music video stations so we need to go after the people who actually control these programming networks if we want real CHANGE. I guess by taking a stand, my son and I will probably not be invited back to the BET Awards. But it’s O.K. I got love for BET; there are a lot of good people there. Hopefully, this will help people to see the real changes that need to be made. My son and I will sacrifice our airtime because this is bigger than us, this issue desperately needed to be addressed a long time ago. There are four things that differentiate me from artists like Curtis Jackson. One, I can honestly admit that I was once part of the problem. Two, I don’t want my son to grow up and be like me. I want him to be better and do better - and that is why he is taking the time to pursue a college degree. Three, money don’t make me, I make money. My goal is to educate our people in building generational wealth and knowing how important it is to own real estate. Four, I’m a TRUE entrepreneur; my boss is God not Jimmy Iovine. From one brother to another, if you misunderstand my purpose you could always pick up the phone or talk to me in person. I’m trying to be part of the solution not the problem. The media thrives on entertaining, especially the negativity no matter what the cost. I’m praying for the brothers that are lost out there. Throughout the years, I have lost so many relatives and friends. This year, I’d like to focus on the comedy movies because we need to laugh more. The first movie that I’m producing is “Black Supaman” and thereafter will be “The Mail Man” starring Tony Cox and myself. I’m setting up a book tour for “Guaranteed Success” and a Hip Hop Business class with financial expert Curtis Oakes for those seeking knowledge. I understand that I can’t change the whole Hip Hop industry; I’m only trying to do my part. If you’re real, be a part of the positive movement with Take A Stand Records.com Look for the first single “I Wanna Be Like You” from the album “Hip Hop History.” I’m in negotiations with Wal-Mart and Target for direct distribution. Those are all examples of the positive difference I am trying to make in this industry. I’m reaching out to my friends Shaquille O’Neal, Will Smith, Russell Simmons, Queen Latifah, Derek Anderson, Charles Barkley, Emmitt Smith, Beyonce, and Reverend Run to help contribute to this positive movement. I will also be holding a press conference with the president NAACP and will be able to answer any questions at that time. I am not asking any other hip-hop or gangsta rap artist change what they do; that’s how they make their money. Furthermore, I am not a preacher; I’m just telling the world what I’m doing and the changes that I am making because it’s something I want to do. If that’s sending mixed signals to people then they need to deal with their own conscience first. P. Miller Source- ballerstatus __________________ sbrecords the type of dude to make his girlfriend an account on HHB so they can spend more time together when there apart

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LuBrick Asain I get down like syndrome. Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kush Land Posts: 22,133 Repped: 991 Repped 743 Times in 197 Posts Neg Reps: 52 Neg Repped at 4 Times in 4 Posts	fuck dat nigga p cause his music sucks tony yayos balls __________________

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Lyrikcha So Kiss my ass BIOTCHES Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: woodbridge, VA Posts: 6,381 Repped: 11 Repped 795 Times in 299 Posts Neg Reps: 7 Neg Repped at 56 Times in 44 Posts	smh...since he aint sellin records or rappin he want others to clean up there shit so pre school kids can listen to rap albums to __________________ No, I don't like you, Yes, you are a better emcee then Chambers, I give props where props are due.-Smoke1Life

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Westside Money Ja Rule Style On Em Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oceanside California Posts: 143 Repped: 6 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Master P was da shit back in da day __________________ Ja Rule Is Back

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g-unitbrooklynsoulja CURTIS SEPTEMBER 11 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: BROOKLYN Posts: 6,121 Repped: 5,294 Repped 237 Times in 13 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	i am not hating on master p i like is music no matter what but how come he did not think about doing this years ago he has been rich for years and rapping about violence for years all the way into his thirtys , so that means he is saying he was not mature when he rapped about violence but now he is mature just becuz he want to do positive stuff now . we all know that he robbed a lot of his artist for years just like cashmoney records and puffy. in so way he is a hypocrite ( i am not saying he should not do this and that i will stop buy his records but its like he is jumping on the bandwaggon. __________________ got a baby buy me a baby but i'm broke so can't get a baby ha ha.

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$C-Money$ Inter & Man U>>>>>>__ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A-Town, Cali Posts: 753 Repped: 182 Repped 365 Times in 48 Posts Neg Reps: 4 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 3 Posts	MASTER P Was shoppin at footlocker! lol, i was working when he was there! lollloo!

05-21-2007, 01:22 AM	#5
CK9 Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,419 Repped: 16 Repped 185 Times in 35 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Real Talk. But all 50 said was he dont sell records anymore, which is true also. And I doubt 50 will have a boss after he's been around as long as Master P, anyway I'm sure 50 thanx him for the free publicity, he proly wanted him to respond.

05-21-2007, 01:50 AM	#8
g-unitbrooklynsoulja CURTIS SEPTEMBER 11 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: BROOKLYN Posts: 6,121 Repped: 5,294 Repped 237 Times in 13 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	and a another thing he should of did this when hiphop was selling a lot of records not when its low. __________________ got a baby buy me a baby but i'm broke so can't get a baby ha ha.

05-21-2007, 02:07 AM	#9
ya_boy_six six tha realest nigga Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: palatka fla Posts: 298 Repped: 0 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	florida boy reppin palatka Yall niggas is iggnit,and imiture as fuck.dis nigga spittin truth and u caint see that.p aint sellin records,but dat nigga got otha plans.

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slickj101 **** Sloppy Joe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 367 Repped: 1 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	master p can fade back to obsquerity and i still love how with all the money hes got, or says hes got, that his fuckin kid needed a basketball scholarship. thats garbage.

05-21-2007, 02:39 AM	#11
robgee Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 65 Repped: 0 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	M.P IS ATTACKING 50 now by putting out a personal letter to address his comments and he also included B.E.T by saying if they don't invite him back that's fine because he's taking a stand for the greater cause.Well I can agree when someone is right and P is Wrong and C.U.R.T.I.S is right,because why isn't all thoses people he is talking about helping them to create a positive image in rap,attacking the film corperation like 50 said which portrays thoses words in their movies all day long,and even P himself uses to sell DVD's to the public take the words out of the movies too?It's because the film industry has alot more money and all thoses people like simmon's,sharpton,and naacp knows that's a much harder fight and that's the (TRUTH)REALITY.

05-21-2007, 02:56 AM	#12
THREATS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 9,681 Repped: 525 Repped 263 Times in 138 Posts Neg Reps: 25 Neg Repped at 16 Times in 14 Posts	real talk p.

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MJJJM Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 557 Repped: 53 Repped 1,657 Times in 71 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	___________

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salomondrin Stand up! ur boyz back! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: LA Posts: 36 Repped: 0 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	People is just being stupid! If they censor RAP the only thing they are going to get out of it is to BAN FREEDOM OF SPEECH! Let people decide if they want clean lyrics or hard violent lyrics. Those are two different styles of music! If you are going to go and do your shit clean like master P go ahead and do it! Just don't expect people to buy it and other people to do what you want to do just cuz you think you are right! FREEDOM OF SPEECH!!! that's all we want....

05-21-2007, 03:29 AM	#16
Dangermouf Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,223 Repped: 93 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	P already made his money. Wot 50 said was right, he dont make records no mo. Master P is the Sell Out, fuk em, and his music waz always trash.

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same2step Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 6,048 Repped: 281 Repped 59 Times in 19 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 6 Times in 6 Posts	I can't get mad at a nigga dat is trying to do somethin positive but you cannot force niggas to follow atleast not overnight __________________

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cohen_og Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: AUSTRALIA! Posts: 212 Repped: 5 Repped 29 Times in 15 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	real talk P...at lest his gona try do something positive __________________

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Europe Guy Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lithuania Posts: 2,284 Repped: 502 Repped 226 Times in 109 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 12 Times in 12 Posts	he spit real talk

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JKO Jay Knocks Out Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bronx, NYC Posts: 5,378 Repped: 989 Repped 2,742 Times in 384 Posts Neg Reps: 15 Neg Repped at 15 Times in 11 Posts	I read the whole thing and I can quote a few things he said on there but I wont, Since he aint selling no records or nothing at all he wanna be known now all of a sudden __________________ Play ur cards right and dont throw down that "Ace" and stop frontin like ur "2 Fresh" because we know ur shit is ROTTEN!

05-21-2007, 04:41 AM	#21
Big Head Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: D.C Posts: 25 Repped: 10 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	P dosnt need to sell any more records. He did admit he was once the problem. And if thats true that he paid for 50's tour through the south than 50 ows him. 50 likes to make enemies, i think every time he does it except for Ja Rule has been a marketing plot. just like this one.

05-21-2007, 04:47 AM	#22
-_-┻WTF M-double P-A Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: http://www.cyworld.com/mppa Posts: 421 Repped: 62 Repped 46 Times in 18 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 13 Times in 5 Posts	so this means Eminem should make Gospel Records?

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expoz_dez_h0z Drank Bleach Sea Monkeyz Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 90801 Da Beach Posts: 1,360 Repped: 166 Repped 478 Times in 80 Posts Neg Reps: 158 Neg Repped at 31 Times in 29 Posts	fuck master p fuck him hes old an washed up trying to change shit nigga look at your own brother c murder does it look like he's gonna clean his act up? u tryna save hip hop save your fam 1st niccca he still keepin it ho0d like 50

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Rascit Philthy Rich Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,840 Repped: 744 Repped 42 Times in 5 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	master p would say that because he can't sell records nomore __________________

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