The Story of Master P's Brother Kevin Miller

Long before platinum records and sold-out arenas, there was a boy named Kevin Miller. He wasn’t famous, and he didn’t chase the spotlight. But his story, rooted in the worn-down streets of New Orleans' Calliope Projects, is one of love, loyalty, and loss—a chapter of the Miller family’s history that echoes louder than any chart-topping single.

Kevin was born in 1968 to Josie and Percy Miller, one of five children in a family that knew struggle intimately. Their neighborhood was gripped by poverty and plagued by violence, but within the walls of their home, there was warmth. There was laughter. There was hope. Percy, the eldest, often dreamed aloud, pointing to stars like Michael Jackson as proof that escape was possible. And Kevin, with his gentle nature and quiet strength, was right there with him.

As the years passed, life in the Calliope was both a playground and a war zone. Kevin split his days between pickup basketball games and navigating the dangers that came with growing up in a neighborhood often ignored by the outside world. He became a part of the “Tuesday Crew,” a local group of street-savvy young men known for their charm and camaraderie. Kevin wasn’t just a member—he was a standout. Friends admired his authenticity. Neighbors respected his energy.

But like so many young Black men in communities starved of opportunity and saturated with violence, Kevin’s future was stolen before it could truly begin. In 1990, at just 22 years old, Kevin Miller was shot and killed—a casualty of senseless street violence that left his family devastated and his community in mourning.

The impact was immediate and profound. Percy, then in California chasing his music dreams, returned home. Corey, serving in the military, left his post. The grief that followed wasn’t just emotional—it shifted the entire dynamic of the Miller household. Kevin’s son, born after his passing, would grow up with stories instead of memories. A father’s hug, a laugh, a lesson—gone before they could be given.

Years later, in 2019, the Miller family endured another painful loss with the passing of Josie, the mother who had anchored them through every storm. Through it all, the pain remained—but so did the purpose.

Percy, now globally known as Master P, never forgot the brother he lost. In interviews, in music, and through philanthropy, he honors Kevin’s memory. He’s poured his grief into initiatives that support youth, advocate for peace, and provide opportunities to those growing up in the same streets he once called home. For Percy, success was never just about wealth—it was a mission to break generational cycles, a promise made in Kevin’s name.

Today, as fans celebrate the legacy of No Limit and pack venues for the reunion tour, what they’re really witnessing is more than nostalgia. It’s a tribute. To Kevin. To Josie. To a family who endured more than their share of pain, but refused to let it define them.

Kevin Miller may not have lived to see the life his brother built, but his fingerprints are all over it. He is the heartbeat behind the music, the spirit behind the mission, and the reason love still radiates through the Miller name.

In every beat, in every lyric, in every act of giving—Kevin lives on.