Master P retires: "I'm fine with growing up"

Master P the rapper is officially retired.

The big picture: The New Orleans native will focus on his business ventures, he says.

• He's the city's entertainment ambassador and president of UNO's basketball operations. He also runs a mentorship program.

What he's saying: "There is a lot of negative stuff going on in hip-hop and people don't want to talk about the positive things," Master P tells People.

• "They say when you know better, you do better. That's the phase I'm on. I'm fine with growing up."