Romeo Miller
A child star who topped the charts as a pre-teen rapper before successfully navigating the tricky transition into a multifaceted adult career.
Born 1989 (age 37)·American rapper, singer, and actor·Birthday: August 19·Millennials
Biography
Romeo Miller didn't just enter the entertainment industry; he was born into its epicenter as the son of hip-hop mogul Master P. At just 11 years old, under the name Lil' Romeo, he released the infectious single 'My Baby,' which shot to number three on the Billboard Hot 100, making him one of the youngest artists ever to achieve that feat. His debut album followed, solidifying his status as a pop-rap phenomenon. Rather than fade away, Miller strategically pivoted. He starred in his own Nickelodeon show, 'Romeo!', attended college on a basketball scholarship, and later reinvented himself as a serious actor and entrepreneur. His journey reflects a conscious effort to build a lasting career beyond the novelty of his early fame, leveraging his name while establishing his own identity.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Romeo was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Romeo Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Romeo's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- His debut single 'My Baby' reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2001, making him a pre-teen chart sensation.
- Starred in and produced the Nickelodeon sitcom 'Romeo!' which aired for three seasons.
- Played NCAA basketball for the University of Southern California (USC) Trojans.
Did You Know?
He is the oldest son of rapper and businessman Master P (Percy Miller).
He voiced the character of Bobby Powers in the animated film 'The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius.'
He founded the record label Guttar Music Entertainment.
“I had to prove I wasn't just a kid with a famous last name.”
