The music industry can be the most unprincipled and manipulative venture one can undertake. Martrel 'Fat Trel' Reeves is a budding rap artist from the DMV area and erstwhile member of the Hiphop trio Louie V Mob (composed of Master P, Fat Trel, Alley Boy). Despite coming up in the game under the trio dropping the mix The New World Order, the young rapper is now signed up with MMG rather than No Limit.
In an interview with MTV news, Fat Trel says "It didn't go right. Things weren't done correctly on the business tip, so me and Master P have no relationship".
Master P doesn't sound bordered by this move. It appears he wanted the young rapper to carve out a niche in mainstream rap scene before giving him a deal. In a recent interview by AllHipHop, he explains
"I admit I was surprised when I heard that he did a deal with Wale because I thought they didn’t like each other," Master P said. "But I wish him the best with MMG, I think it’s a better fit for him as an artist."
He continues "I went above and beyond for Fat Trel, I took him out a negative environment, got him a safe place to stay in Los Angeles, transportation, put money in his pocket, paid for plane tickets and hotels for him and his team, got him exposure, put him on music with me and all without a contract just because I believed in the little homie."
"When I was around Fat Trel, he was in a rush to getting a check and a record deal versus being patient and building his own to be a true boss. I even spoke with his manager and told him that this was not an overnight process. I’m not in the business of signing artists, this second go round I want to help all of my artists/partners to become their own boss but that requires sacrifice and hard work if you want to make millions. I’m not just cutting checks and taking care of artists anymore. No Limit Forever is a real independent company, this is not just a write-off for us. And if you’re a real street dude, you would appreciate me for what I’ve already done for you and your family."
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