Tytyana Miller, the daughter of music mogul and hip-hop legend, Master P, died on Sunday, May 29. Her father announced the loss via social media.
The Daily Mail reports that rapper and entrepreneur Master P, whose real name is Percy Miller, shared an image via Instagram coupled with a statement regarding the loss of his daughter.
“Our family is dealing with an overwhelming grief for the loss of my daughter Tytyana,” the statement began. “We respectfully request some privacy so that our family can grieve. We appreciate all of the prayers love and support. Mental illness & substance abuse is a real issue that we can’t be afraid to talk about. With God, we will get through this. #MyAngel.”
P’s son, Romeo Miller also shared the news of his sister’s passing in a similar fashion.
“We appreciate all of the prayers, love, and support, and although this is sad times, I’m forever grateful for the memories I did have with my amazing sister,” he wrote on Instagram. “Love on your loved ones, life is short. The silver lining, I know she’s in a way better place and finally at peace and free.’’
Master P later shared a photo of him with his daughter on Instagram.
“Life is too short,” he wrote. “Give your loved ones their flowers while they are alive. #TYTY Love You #missyou #GodGotUs Family over everything.”
Tytyana Miller was one of seven children Master P, 52, shares with ex-wife Sonya Miller.
Tytyana appeared with Romeo on the reality series “Growing Up Hip Hop” on We TV in 2016 about being raised as the child of a rap star. She was featured in an episode where Romeo and Master P are urging her to go to rehab for addiction issues.
“I think we should get some professional help just to make sure you stay on track,” he tells her during the episode after she says she feels she does not need to get treatment.
Tytyana Miller also appeared in the 2017 film “A Mother’s Choice.”
While no official cause of death was shared, Miller’s death is another young death in the past year. Other young successful people died by suicide associated with mental health issues including Miss USA Cheslie Kryst (30), actress Regina King’s son Ian Alexander (26), Miss Alabama Zoe Sozo Bethel (27), and beautiful Southern University 19-year-old cheerleader Arlana Miller.
But why are so many young people suffering and dying from mental health issues?
Nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness (52.9 million in 2020). Mental illnesses include many different conditions that vary in degree of severity, ranging from mild to moderate to severe. Two broad categories can be used to describe these conditions: Any Mental Illness (AMI) and Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
Any mental illness (AMI)
Any mental illness (AMI) is defined as a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder. AMI can vary in impact, ranging from no impairment to mild, moderate, and even severe impairment (e.g., individuals with serious mental illness as defined below).
Serious Mental Illness
Serious mental illness (SMI) is defined as a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder resulting in serious functional impairment, which substantially interferes with or limits one or more major life activities. The burden of mental illnesses is particularly concentrated among those who experience disability due to SMI.
Prevalence of Any Mental Illness (AMI)
In 2020, there were an estimated 52.9 million adults aged 18 or older in the United States with AMI. This number represented 21.0% of all U.S. adults.
The prevalence of AMI was higher among females (25.8%) than males (15.8%).
Young adults aged 18-25 years had the highest prevalence of AMI (30.6%) compared to adults aged 26-49 years (25.3%) and aged 50 and older (14.5%).
Substance abuse also plays a huge part.
As of May 12, 2022, the nation’s drug overdose epidemic continues to change and become worse. The epidemic affects every state and now is driven by illicit fentanyl, fentanyl analogs, methamphetamine, and cocaine, often in combination or in adulterated forms. More than 107,000 deaths were reported in the United States between December 2020 to December 2021.