'Lil Romeo recently announced from a Beverly Hills hotel that he will play college hoops for USC next year. During the press conference while clad in 37lbs. of jewelry, the passionate Romeo made a point to stress education over money.
"Hopefully it sends a message to kids across the country that education is more important than money," Miller said. "Getting a college scholarship is more important than winning an American Music Award, and I plan to be the best student-athlete I can be at USC." (actual quote)
This came as no surprise to anyone as he's always been 'bout it-bout it' when it comes to hitting the books. Here's a quick look back:
A stunned Romeo watches heartless thief run off with school books while Master P prepares to pounce on that ass.
Romeo, with assist from pop, sings video apology to teacher from Grammys for missing 900 straight classes.
'Lil Romeo tells paparazzi, "listen guys, 'dats enuff, I gotta hit the books."
Romeo (in red) poses for the press before jumping in limo and heading to library with dad and devoted study group.
Student teacher Romeo and Professor P seen here shortly after handing out syllabus for their wildly popular Hip Hop History class.
