In a raw and tear-soaked letter released through trusted intermediaries yesterday, incarcerated rapper C-Murder (Corey Miller) has accepted what many have long feared: he will never walk free. After more than two decades behind bars and repeated failed appeals, the 54-year-old artist has penned what supporters and family members believe may be his final public words — not a plea for clemency, not a defiant protest, but a quiet, shattered acceptance of fate.
The letter, shared on social media and verified by close associates, is brief but devastating. “The doors are no longer closing — they are sealed forever,” C-Murder writes in the opening line. “I’ve fought every day to prove I didn’t do it. I’ve lost every battle. Now I’m tired. I’m not angry anymore. I’m just… done.”
He speaks directly to his brother Master P (Percy Miller), the No Limit Records founder who has stood by him through every court date, every appeal, every dark night: “Percy, you never turned your back. You kept my name alive when the world tried to bury it. You fought when I couldn’t. You’re more than a brother — you’re my heart. Thank you for never giving up on me, even when I gave up on myself.”
To his children, he offers regret and love: “I wanted to be there for every birthday, every graduation, every heartbreak. I failed you in ways I can never fix. But know this: I loved you every single second I was locked away. I still do. Be strong. Be kind. Be better than I ever was.”
To his fans — the millions who bought his albums, chanted his name at shows, and never stopped writing letters — he offers a simple goodbye: “You kept me going when I wanted to quit. Your letters, your prayers, your belief — they meant more than any platinum plaque. I’m sorry I couldn’t give you more music, more shows, more of me. But I carried your love with me every day.”
The letter ends with a quiet acceptance: “If this is the last thing I get to say, then let it be this: I’m grateful. I’m loved. And I’m at peace. Thank you for everything. Goodbye.”
The words have triggered an enormous wave of emotion across the hip-hop community and beyond. Master P reposted the letter with a simple caption: “My brother. My heart. Forever.” Fans flooded social media with tributes, memories of classic No Limit tracks, and prayers for C-Murder’s peace. Many expressed anger at the justice system, while others focused on the humanity behind the headlines — a man reflecting on love, regret, and gratitude as the years behind bars stretch on.
C-Murder was convicted in 2009 of second-degree murder in the 2002 shooting death of 16-year-old Steve Thomas outside a nightclub in Harvey, Louisiana. He has maintained his innocence throughout multiple appeals, with supporters arguing prosecutorial misconduct, unreliable witness testimony, and racial bias tainted the trial. Despite several overturned convictions and retrials, he has remained incarcerated.
The letter arrives at a time when C-Murder’s health has reportedly declined, adding urgency and sorrow to its release. Whether this truly is his final public statement remains unknown, but its impact is undeniable: a once-larger-than-life figure reduced to quiet reflection, offering thanks instead of anger, love instead of blame.
For a generation that grew up on No Limit’s raw energy, the letter is a sobering reminder that time eventually quiets even the loudest voices. Yet in its simplicity and sincerity, it also reaffirms what made C-Murder resonate: an unbreakable loyalty to family, friends, and fans — a loyalty that endures even when freedom does not.
Rest in peace to the man behind the music, and strength to those who still carry his name forward. The silence may be heavy, but the love remains loud.