Who Was Calliope Slim aka Randall Watts — The Cousin and Muscle Behind No Limit Records?

In the streets of New Orleans, especially during the 1980s and 1990s, certain names carried a level of respect that couldn’t be bought—only earned. One of those names was Randall Watts, better known as Calliope Slim, the cousin and right-hand muscle of Master P. Long before No Limit Records became a global Hip-Hop powerhouse, Randall was a feared and respected figure in the Calliope Projects—known for his toughness, loyalty, and willingness to protect his family at all costs.

Those who knew Randall described him as someone you didn’t want to cross. In the unpredictable streets of Uptown New Orleans, he earned a reputation that preceded him. His presence alone commanded attention—whether he was walking through the projects or standing alongside his cousin Master P during No Limit’s early grind. He wasn’t a rapper, but he was just as vital to the movement. Randall was the type of person who made sure things ran smoothly behind the scenes, keeping order and making sure no one played with his people.

Many fans first caught a glimpse of Calliope Slim in Master P’s classic 1997 independent film “I’m Bout It.” In one memorable scene, he’s seen walking his dog through the projects, stopping to chop it up with his cousin, P. It was a brief but powerful moment—one that symbolized the connection between No Limit’s rise and the real-life roots that birthed it.

Master P also paid tribute to his cousin in his music, mentioning Randall by name in the iconic track “Bout It Bout It.” The song’s title and energy captured the same spirit that Randall represented—unapologetic pride, realness, and the willingness to stand tall no matter the odds.

Sadly, Randall’s story ended tragically. In the 1990s, Calliope Slim was murdered, leaving behind a legacy that still echoes through the streets of New Orleans and the No Limit family. His death was not just a personal loss for Master P, but a reminder of the harsh realities that came with growing up in one of the toughest neighborhoods in America.

Though his life was cut short, Randall “Calliope Slim” Watts remains an integral part of No Limit’s foundation. He wasn’t a rapper, producer, or businessman—but his influence helped shape the empire that would go on to change Hip-Hop forever. His name continues to live on in Master P’s stories, in the streets of the Calliope Projects, and in the legacy of No Limit Records—the label that was truly bout it, bout it.