English Translation (Analysis of Master P’s Response)

The historic showdown between the two Southern hip-hop empires, Cash Money Records and No Limit Records, at the Verzuz event has concluded, but the debate over the winner and the performance strategy continues to rage. In particular, comments by rapper and critic Joe Budden on The Joe Budden Podcast that No Limit could not have won without Master P’s individual participation sparked a significant wave of controversy within the community.

Recently, Master P (Percy Miller), the founder and leader of No Limit, directly responded to these doubts, asserting that No Limit’s success was not based on his individual presence, but on the label’s legacy and the affection of its fans.

Response to Track Selection Strategy

In analyzing the Verzuz battle, Budden and his co-hosts had expressed the view that Cash Money appeared stronger in terms of internationally recognizable “hits,” and that a No Limit victory would depend almost entirely on Master P’s standout tracks.

However, Master P explained that No Limit’s strategy was not solely focused on the most commercial songs. In a post-event interview, he emphasized that he prioritized tracks that “longtime fans wanted to hear” over just focusing on major “hits.”

“I got so many records, I was like, you know what? Instead of just… give me some hits. Give me what the fans want to hear,” P shared. He acknowledged that the selection process was “hard” but believed that the legacy No Limit left behind transcended the charts.

A Legacy Beyond Winning

Master P stressed that, for him, Verzuz was an occasion to honor the cultural impact No Limit created.

“I see so many people with No Limit tattoos on them, TRU tattoos, and it’s like, man, we really did something that touched people, that made people want to be involved in this movement,” Master P stated. “Because they know we young Black men that wanted something out of life and went and did it.”

Master P’s response indirectly dismisses Joe Budden’s individualized argument, shifting the focus from competitive victory to spiritual and community value. He intended to send a message to the younger generation about integrity, collective success, and the ability to build an empire independently.

The Verzuz event between Cash Money and No Limit saw appearances from key members of both camps, including Mystikal, Mia X, and Silkk the Shocker (No Limit) facing off against Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, and Birdman (Cash Money), creating a night of celebration for Southern rap history.