Suge Knight Told Master P “It’s Not Enough Room in California for the Both of Us.” Master P Replied, “When Are You Moving?”

Hip-hop history is filled with legendary clashes, but few moments capture the fearlessness, confidence, and business mindset of Master P quite like his unforgettable exchange with Suge Knight during the height of Death Row and No Limit’s rise.

In the mid-90s, Master P had moved No Limit Records from New Orleans to the West Coast, setting up shop in Richmond and later expanding throughout California. At the same time, Suge Knight and Death Row Records were at the peak of their power—dominating charts, radio, and the streets of Los Angeles. Suge had a reputation for intimidation, and most people in the industry steered far away from crossing him. But Master P wasn’t most people.

“It’s Not Enough Room in California for the Both of Us.”

According to the story, when Suge Knight approached Master P, he tried to apply pressure, making it clear that California wasn’t big enough for two powerful record labels. Suge, known for enforcing dominance, wanted P to either back down or relocate.

But Master P didn’t flinch.

Instead, he delivered one of the coldest and boldest responses in hip-hop business history:

“When are you moving?”

That single sentence said everything:

• Master P wasn’t scared.

• He wasn’t backing down.

• And he wasn’t leaving California.

This was more than a comeback—it was a declaration that No Limit was here to stay.

A Defining Moment for No Limit

That moment symbolized Master P’s mindset: fearless, strategic, and focused on building an empire. Suge Knight may have ruled L.A., but Master P was creating one of the most successful independent labels of all time, and no amount of pressure was going to stop him.

Shortly after, No Limit exploded nationwide:

• Multi-platinum albums

• A massive artist roster

• Movies, retail stores, clothing, and more

• An unmatched run of chart-topping releases

Master P proved that business smarts beat intimidation—and that No Limit had carved out its own lane, no matter where they operated.

Two Giants, Two Legacies

Suge Knight will forever be associated with the meteoric rise and fall of Death Row Records, while Master P is celebrated for building a self-made empire, inspiring countless entrepreneurs, and showing that ownership is everything.

The exchange between them is now legendary—because it captures exactly what made Master P different.

While other people feared Suge Knight, Master P simply asked:

“When are you moving?”