What Led to Master P and Pimp C’s Beef That Ended With Pimp C Getting Assaulted?

Hip-hop in the ’90s and early 2000s was full of collaborations, alliances, and legendary moments—but it was also a time when misunderstandings and street politics could turn small issues into major conflicts. One of the most talked-about tensions from that era was the beef between Master P and Pimp C, a situation that eventually led to Pimp C being assaulted during a heated period between No Limit Records and UGK.

While both men are now remembered as Southern rap icons, their clash remains a cautionary tale about business, pride, and the dangers of miscommunication in the music industry.

The tension between Master P and Pimp C stemmed from a disagreement about money, respect, and industry power—three things that always hold weight in hip-hop.

In the late ’90s, UGK was buzzing heavily after features with artists like Jay-Z and Three 6 Mafia. Meanwhile, Master P had built No Limit Records into one of the most powerful independent labels in the country. Both camps were respected, both had influence, and both were navigating a growing Southern rap movement.

The original spark came from a collaboration issue: Pimp C reportedly felt he wasn’t paid or credited properly for a feature involving No Limit artists. In Pimp C’s eyes, business wasn’t handled right—and when business feels off, respect feels off too.

On the other side, Master P believed the situation was being blown out of proportion and that Pimp C was being disrespectful publicly. Once egos and street reputations got involved, the issue became bigger than music.

As tensions grew, interviews and behind-the-scenes conversations started circulating. Pimp C, known for being outspoken and brutally honest, didn’t hold back when addressing the situation. His comments rubbed some members of the No Limit camp the wrong way.

This led to a moment that has since become part of Southern rap legend:Pimp C being confronted and assaulted by individuals allegedly tied to No Limit during a visit to Baton Rouge.

Although not orchestrated directly by Master P himself, the confrontation was fueled by the rising tensions between the two camps. In that era, entourages often acted off emotion and loyalty, and lines between business disagreements and personal beef were easily crossed.

Years later, both sides looked back at the situation differently:

• Master P expressed that the beef had been unnecessary and rooted in misunderstanding.

• Pimp C, before his passing, spoke about the incident with maturity, acknowledging how pride, money, and miscommunication played roles in escalating things.

Eventually, the tension died down, and both camps continued contributing to the culture in their own historic ways.

Today, the feud between Master P and Pimp C serves as a reminder of the rougher, unfiltered era of hip-hop—when the streets and the music industry were deeply intertwined. Despite the conflict, both men left legacies that help define Southern rap:

• Master P as the mogul who changed independent music forever

• Pimp C as the voice of the South and one half of one of the greatest rap duos in history, UGK

Their clash may have been explosive, but their impact on the culture is what truly endures.