Percy “Master P” Miller Jr. is a self-made mogul who built a massive empire and generational wealth through his business ventures and music career. His wife, Sonia, has been by his side through it all. They married on April 9, 1989, and welcomed their son, Romeo, four months later. Sonia’s parents owned Reflection Records and Tapes in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans. After graduating high school, Sonia and Master P moved to California and opened a new division of her parents’ store called No Limit Records and Tapes.
According to court documents, Sonia revealed that they lived modestly and didn’t have much in the way of assets at the time. They used the earnings from their record store to fund their rap careers, and in 1990, they launched No Limit Records, which quickly took off. Sonia put her rap career on hold to take care of their growing family. They had another child, Versi, in 1991, and later welcomed Tytyana, Italy, Hercy, and Mercy. In 1996, Master P had another child, Cymphonique, with someone else.
Sonia helped build an empire that included the record label, clothing manufacturing, sports management, film and TV production, and even a chat line. They also invested in fast food franchises, a Foot Locker store, and various real estate properties across the United States. Master P also made significant income as a producer, actor, executive, and NBA player.
Several businesses later, Master P was served with divorce papers, kicking off one of the messiest divorce battles the hip-hop world has ever seen. You know this is about to be a hot mess. But before we dive into the drama, don’t forget to check out rrgsnacks.com, our online concession stand with a variety of goodies, including green apple licorice, barbecue brisket beef jerky, and our new chicken and waffles popcorn.
The Millers lived a life of luxury, with multiple mansions in Louisiana, Texas, and California. They had top-of-the-line cars, including Rolls Royces, Jaguars, and Porsches. They were always dripping in diamonds, gold chains, and expensive watches. Their children attended the best private schools, and Sonia had unlimited access to money, spending it on high-end boutiques, specialty grocery stores, nail salons, and hair salons. She never had to ask Master P for anything. They were living the American dream, but it wouldn’t last for Sonia.
In 2010, their marriage fell apart, and they quietly separated the following year. In October 2011, Master P was spotted on the red carpet at a surgical center opening with the company’s CEO, Simin Hashemizadeh. Two months later, they were photographed together again at a charity holiday event. In 2012, they co-hosted an event called “Let the Kids Grow,” which was filmed and posted on YouTube. This was before platforms like RRG existed, so most of their outings went under the radar.
In June 2013, Master P and Simin both received awards at a charity event. Just four months later, on October 15, Sonia filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. The very next day, a video surfaced on YouTube showing Master P and Simin visiting Skid Row. In court, Sonia claimed that Master P was worth about $180 million and requested spousal and child support to maintain her lifestyle. However, Master P refused to provide his financial information for verification.
Things took a turn for the worse when Master P took to social media. In a video, he told his fans that Sonia had been struggling with addiction for years, which he claimed affected their children’s academic performance. He said that Sonia could have everything if she proved she could be a responsible parent. When asked by Patch.com about her substance use, Sonia admitted to being a social drinker and smoking marijuana, which she didn’t consider a drug since it was legal in California. She added, “We’ve all had to deal with someone we love on crack, but personally, no, I’ve never done crack.”
Sonia’s lawyers urged the court to grant emergency spousal and child support, alleging that Master P had cut her off financially, leaving her and their four minor children to fend for themselves. Sonia said that without financial assistance, she would have to apply for welfare. She insisted she was entitled to half of his fortune, saying, “I helped him build No Limit, gave him seven kids, and stayed at home while he ran the streets and had kids outside our marriage.”
In April 2014, Sonia went to court again, seeking an emergency custody order. She claimed that three of her children had been missing for two months because Master P had taken them and refused to bring them back. In response, Master P recorded a video from inside Sonia’s home, showing their children—Percy, Mercy, Tytyana, and Italy—denying the abduction and having each child state who they wanted to live with: him or their mother.
“Your mom claims I abducted you. She says I kidnapped you. But look, we’re at her house, not mine. Let me ask you something: Do you want to stay with your mom, or come with me?”
“I want to stay with my dad to better myself,” one child replied.
Another said, “I’ll stay with you because I know she’s a bad influence and will let me come back here.”
“I want to go with you because she won’t take me to school in the morning,” another added.
The youngest said, “I want to go with you, but I want to stay here with Mercy and Grandpa.”
Despite these emotional pleas, a judge denied Sonia’s emergency custody request, allowing the children to stay with either parent until a future hearing. In September 2015, Sonia accused Master P of instructing security guards in their gated community to block her entry, as he was listed on the lease despite not living there. Forced to call the police, Sonia alleged Master P was abusing his influence to control access to the home.
TMZ reported that Master P was paying rent but threatened to stop, cut off Sonia’s cable and cell phone, and have her SUV repossessed. Sonia claimed this would leave her and the children stranded in the scorching San Fernando Valley heat. Master P responded by stating he’d provide financial support if Sonia agreed to his terms: go to rehab, care for their children, and end her relationship with her new boyfriend. He asserted his disapproval of another man in the house he funded, warning of potential consequences.
Sonia expressed fear for her safety, quoting Master P as saying, “I’d rather you die than get my money.” Her lawyer highlighted Master P’s lack of cooperation with court proceedings and communication with Sonia’s legal team. Allegedly, his attorneys were also unresponsive.
In October 2015, tensions escalated when Sonia sued companies owned by their son, Romeo. She accused Master P of using Romeo to hide assets she was entitled to. Citing the formation of No Limit Forever, she claimed Master P deliberately excluded her from profits. Additionally, she pointed to a $750,000 deal for the reality show “Master P’s Family Empire,” alleging Master P funneled the funds through Romeo to conceal them.
The ongoing legal battles and public accusations have only added to the already intense family drama, drawing widespread media attention and speculation.
She made it clear that she wasn’t blaming her son for anything, but she believed that Romeo was being used as a pawn by Master P. In that same month, she accused Master P of hiding his assets through Romeo. Sonia managed to get a temporary restraining order against Master P, alleging verbal and physical abuse. The court ruled that Master P had to stay at least 100 yards away from her and ordered him to pay over $16,000 a month in spousal support and $10,473 a month in child support. He also had to cover Sonia’s legal fees, amounting to $200,000.
The financial settlement wasn’t final and could increase as more assets were identified. The judge also granted Sonia the right to stay in the Calabasas home that Master P had leased for her after their separation. However, she was evicted from the house in 2016 after the two-year lease expired.
In September 2016, their children wrote to the judge, stating that they preferred living with their father because their mother was still struggling with substance abuse. Master P accused Sonia of spending her days smoking marijuana with one of their daughters, who had dropped out of school. Sonia, in turn, claimed that Master P forced the children to write the letters so he wouldn’t have to pay her child support. Master P told the court that he was earning only $2,441 per month and needed his payments reduced, though he was reportedly still driving a Rolls-Royce.
While Master P was scrambling to prove his financial troubles, Sonia was scoring wins in court. In May 2016, a judge ruled that Master P had to hand over his entire salary from season two of his show, “Master P’s Family Empire,” which amounted to over $825,000. Additionally, he was ordered to pay $15,000 to Sonia’s lawyer.
With the release of the reality show “Growing Up Hip Hop,” Master P opened up more about his family’s struggles. During season two, he talked about Sonia and their daughter Tytyana’s issues with substance abuse. In November 2016, he and Romeo tried to convince Tytyana to enter rehab, but she insisted she didn’t need help.
In October 2017, Sonia spoke with Patch.com about her experiences. After raising seven children and dealing with Master P’s lifestyle, she was hurt by the public calling her a gold digger, a crackhead, and an unfit mother. She felt broken and was fighting depression. Determined to move on from the messy divorce, she enrolled at Pepperdine University, majoring in theater arts with a minor in journalism. She was also writing a book and starting a modeling career, encouraged by people who said she looked like Angela Bassett.
Master P was rebuilding his life with Simin. Their relationship had been going on for at least six years. For Valentine’s Day 2017, Simin gifted him a $270,000 Rolls-Royce Ghost and $50,000 diamond earrings. They were still going strong, as seen at her charity event in North Hollywood in December 2018.
In May 2021, as their divorce proceedings dragged on, Master P asked the court to declare them legally single. A few weeks later, their daughter Tytyana tragically passed away from fentanyl intoxication. In May 2022, ten years after Sonia filed for divorce, the court finally declared them single, even though their divorce settlement was still unresolved.
As of now, Master P and Sonia’s divorce isn’t finalized, meaning they’ve been legally married for 34 years as of 2023. Their youngest child will turn 18 in September, which might simplify their child support issues. We wish Master P and Sonia the best as they move forward with their lives.