It looks like Percy Romeo Miller, known as rapper Lil’ Romeo, is trading in his microphone for a basketball, with a full scholarship to USC.
Lil’ Romeo, son of rapper Master P, is currently a senior at Beverly Hills High. Romeo signed his letter of intent to play basketball for the USC Trojans yesterday at a press event at Four Seasons, Beverly Hills, along with Demar DeRozen from Compton High. (See video of press event and signing below.)
“This is the most important thing I’ve had to do and hopefully it sends a message to kids across the country that education is more important than money,” Miller said at the news conference. “Getting a college scholarship is more important than winning an American Music Award, and I plan to be the best student-athlete I can be at USC.
I had the privilege of seeing Lil’ Romeo play basketball a few years ago with his dad, Master P, as his coach. He is a talented kid and I won’t be surprised if he ends up in the NBA.
View videos of Lil’ Romeo and Demar DeRozen playing basketball, titled “The Transformers” and the signing below.