Romeo Miller

Basketball player and rapper

Romeo Miller - Basketball player and rapper
Born

August 19th, 1989
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1989, a basketball player, rapper, and actor emerged from Los Angeles, California. Played college basketball for the University of Southern California before entering the entertainment industry. Released several music projects, gaining recognition in the hip-hop scene. Appeared in reality television and starred in films.

Played basketball at the University of Southern California

Released music as a rapper under the name Romeo

Starred in 'Growing Up Hip Hop'

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