Master P hasn’t released a project in seven years. Frankly, he doesn’t have to make music; his priorities lie in entrepreneurship these days. So when Swizz Beatz contacted him on the prospect of a Verzuz battle, he was initially resistant. However, through persistent pestering, he eventually caved. Now, he’s representing No Limit in the battle against Cash Money, celebrating the rich history of hip-hop in New Orleans. Additionally, the legendary mogul was empowered to dig through the vault and he realized how much treasure he was just sitting on.
Recently, Master P spoke to Complex ahead of his Verzuz Battle against Cash Money at ComplexCon 2025. There, he opened up about how the face off with Birdman and his label made him dig through his archives. Ultimately, P found no better time to empty some of his old records, including one with Verzuz opponent Lil Wayne.
Master P Reveals New Album Spawned From Upcoming Verzuz Battle
“I just started looking through what I had. And I had all these songs. I’m like, man, I never really did nothing with these songs. Didn’t make no videos, didn’t do nothing,” Master P explains. “And then the song I did with Lil Wayne, I feel like that inspired me because [we’re both] from New Orleans and this a celebration.”
Consequently, we receive The No Limit 5K Mix: Lost Tapes. The record will be released alongside the Verzuz battle, an easy way to continue No Limit’s lasting legacy. Master P collects a loaded 25 songs with an all-star cast of features too. The supporting cast include Southern greats like Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Jeezy, 2 Chainz, Kevin Gates, Peewee Longway, and Yo Gotti. Additionally, Master P taps leaders of the new generation like YoungBoy Never Broke Again, and artists who have curbed influence from him and No Limit like Meek Mill and Nipsey Hussle.
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