Raised in the North Philadelphia section of the city with his sister and inspired by his mother and father; who died when he was five, Meek Mill began taking the rap game seriously at the age of 12 after losing a street battle to neighboring rappers. He says his desire to rap grew after watching his uncle Philly hip-hop pioneer Grandmaster Nell. While hanging out in his neighborhood, Meek met three guys and formed the group, “BloodHoundz,” which consisted of Mel Love, Dat Nigga Leel and Young Pooh. The group lasted for fives years and Meek ventured on his own.
With a solo career in tow, Meek became one of Philadelphia’s hottest underground rap artists on an independent label. In 2007, Meek debuted his Flamerz series, which stands for hottest songs and released his first mix tape, Flamerz 1, which featured the hit single, “In My Bag.”
In 2008, Meek debuted the highly anticipated Flamerz 2 –“Hottest In Da City,” which showcased more of his lyrical abilities with the singles, “So Fly,” “Prolli,” and “Hottest In Da City.” Upon release of Flamerz 2, it caught the attention of founder and President of 215Aphillyated Records, Charlie Mack. Mack was immediately impressed with Meek that he signed him to his management company. During the same year, he met the founder and owner of Grand Hustle, TI. TI was impressed with his lyrical ability that he offered him an opportunity to travel to Los Angeles to meet with him along with the Warner Brothers Records, within one week both record companies offered him a deal. Meek was overwhelmed by the offers; however, he felt collaborating with TI was an opportunity of a lifetime and chose his label. An ecstatic Meek was on top of the world; a record deal and the chance to work with one of hip hop’s greatest rappers and then a set back occurred. He was arrested, charged with a crime and order to serve seven months in jail.
Meek pre-released three singles from his third mix tape Flamerz 2.5 – “The Preview” in August of 2009, which featured the chart topping hits, “Make ‘Em Say,” “Imma Da Ish,” featuring Ms. Jade and “Starting Something,” in honor Michael Jackson. Within the first two weeks of its release, Clear Channel added it to their play list, which is an anomaly in the music business. In June of 2009, Meek began immediately working on his freshman album – Flamerz 3, “Hottest In America – Gangster Grill Edition,” hosted by DJ Drama and featuring the songs: “Baby Girl,” “Hottest In America,” and “I’m Killinem.” The highly anticipated cd is set to be released on January 19, 2010. Despite his stint in jail, Meek’s fans remained loyal, he currently boasts of 13 million hits on My Space and 20 million viewers on You Tube. Meek Mill has recently just signed to Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group.
In the future, Meek plans to establish the Meek Mill Foundation, which will mentor young males between the ages of 12-24 on the importance of “Education over Incarceration.” He gives a shoutout to the next artist coming up named shizz.. He also plans to collaborate with United Community Action Network and the Lifers of Graterford Prison to address the violence plaguing our cities. To learn more about Meek, you can visit the official website: www.meekmillflamerz.com and for bookings or shows, you can call Charlie Mack at 215-910-4675 or e-mail: firstoutdalimo@aol.com.
2015 - BEEF WITH DRAKE
In July 2015 Meek attempted to air out Drake for "not writing his own raps" via popular social media site Twitter. These tweets resulted in a huge reaction from the hip hop community, however, the stunt went awry when Drake (Aubrey Graham) decided to respond. Drake released the diss track "Charged Up" during an Apple Music stream and an immediate response from Meek was demanded. Funkmaster Flex announced he would debut Meek's response live on Hot97. However, the track never came. After four days there was still no sign of a response from Meek, prompting Drake to release a second diss track "Back To Back." The response to this was huge and a harsh blow to Meek's career. Two days later Meek finally released "Wanna Know." This track received largely negative reviews and it was clear to most that Drake had won the beef. On August 2nd at the annual OVOfest, Drake truly roasted Meek Mill; performing "Back To Back" in front of various memes poking fun at Meek to a raucous Toronto crowd. Many fans believed this to be the nail in the coffin spelling the end for Meek's career.
Ain't I Ft. Nitty
Meek Mill Lyrics
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Ain't I ain't I ain't I
Ain't I on some shit
Ain't I fuck your bitch
Ain't I Grand Hustle
Ain't I fuck with TIP
Drama be the DJ
I come from the east side, run shit like a relay
Bunch of Philly killers with me they all look like Freeway
I know what we do is wrong
You can catch me in the hood probably somewhere don't belong
I keep with my tre pound long
And Omelly keep his glit
His clip hold like 33 that's three circles from a brick
On some shit, that's your bitch
No it ain't cause she ours
Pull up to the club we be on Banshees and CRs
Ask about us who we are
I'm a young king I'm wassup
I ain't asking for no ride I made it here all by myself
Come for the belt ya for the ring
Ask your ho I do my thing
I was locked up in the pen but still I shine like I was bling
On the block with that Yao Ming
Tryna move that China white
Ya I grind like I ain't even about to blow like dynamite
I'm that [?] just call me Mike
I change hoes just like they're clothes
I change O's just like they're floors
And keep my money for them hoes
I keep money on re-load
I keep cash up in this stack
I don't even know these lames but yet they Joe me like Jihad
And I just laugh
Joe me like GI
Bitch I'm trying to fuck you, you keep worrying about TI
Haters they can see I'm all about my BI
Bitch I been on swag [?]
Ain't I on my job
Lotta niggas hate cause we be moving like the mob
My boys in all black
Nigga run his mouth then then nigga lose his cap
West Philly back block that's where you find me at
State they got my nigga Dean
I be on promethazine
Show you how we walk them down
No time with them triple beams
I get a jawn break it down let my youngins grind
You see them tres of the meter, and they done with dime
You had your work all week shit I hustle mine
I hustle hard, hustle hard I ain't never fine
I just hit a lick, all white bricks
Fuck the drought we be flipping like a light switch
Ask my nigga [?] he got a [?]
We like a junkyard, we stay with metal shit
I can do it right or I can do it wrong
You buy it soft, try to cook it you be losing homes
Neef Buck told me get them where I fit in
The mac look great but its gorgeous with the clip in
And when it start to ripping, niggas start to scraping
And dipping, hoping they don't catch it in their biscuit
West side of Philly nigga that be me
Disrespect and we check 'em like an ACG
They say your green not fire
Your white not oil
You niggas at loyal when you shining like foil
The chorus of this song is repetitive, suggesting that the artist knows who he is, what he's about, and what he's capable of. He asks "Ain't I" repeatedly, asserting himself and his capabilities at every turn. Meek Mill speaks about being on his grind and moving in such a way that others hate him because he moves like the mob. He also mentions how he tends to do things his own way regardless of right or wrong. Meek Mill is also shown to be quite protective of his territory and will show out if it is threatened.
The first verse of this song is about where Meek Mill is from, how he moves, and who he moves with. He clearly states his affiliation with the Grand Hustle crew and TIP. Meek Mill says that he will make his points stick and when he is in the hood, he is not afraid to defend himself. He keeps his tre pound close by and fully loaded, adding to his defense. Meek Mill also mentions the type of music he makes and how he moves from city to city with ease.
Overall, this song is about Meek Mill asserting his strength, his worth, and his territory. He has no fear and will protect his people no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't I ain't I ain't I
I am important, powerful, and successful, and can't be denied or overlooked.
Ain't I on some shit
I am doing great things and achieving great success, thanks to my hard work and determination.
Ain't I fuck your bitch
I am so successful and so irresistible that even other men's women want to be with me.
Ain't I Grand Hustle
I am part of a very successful and powerful group of people who are achieving great things together.
Ain't I fuck with TIP
I am connected to and supported by one of the most successful and respected people in the music industry.
Drama be the DJ
The DJ is responsible for presenting my music in the best way possible and making sure people hear it.
I just spit that shit and he gon' bring it back like replay
I am so talented and my lyrics are so memorable that people will want to hear them again and again.
I come from the east side, run shit like a relay
I am from a tough and hard-working part of town, but I am still very successful and powerful.
Bunch of Philly killers with me they all look like Freeway
I am surrounded by people who are tough and fearless, and who will protect me at all costs.
I know what we do is wrong
I am aware that some of my actions and choices may be considered immoral or illegal.
You can catch me in the hood probably somewhere don't belong
I may not fit in with the people or environment where I come from, but I still succeed.
I keep with my tre pound long
I carry a dangerous weapon with me to protect myself and my interests.
And Omelly keep his glit
My associate Omelly also carries a weapon to protect us.
His clip hold like 33 that's three circles from a brick
Omelly's gun magazine holds a lot of bullets, enough to take down multiple targets.
On some shit, that's your bitch
I am so attractive and charming that even other men's women can't resist me.
No it ain't cause she ours
I am loyal to my own women and don't steal from others.
Pull up to the club we be on Banshees and CRs
I have expensive and flashy cars that I show off when I go out.
Ask about us who we are
People know who we are and recognize our power and success.
I'm a young king I'm wassup
I am a confident and powerful leader who is respected and admired by others.
I ain't asking for no ride I made it here all by myself
I am successful and powerful because of my own hard work and determination, not because of anyone else's help.
Come for the belt ya for the ring
If you challenge me or try to take what I have, you will lose everything you have.
Ask your ho I do my thing
Even other people's women know that I am successful, attractive, and powerful.
I was locked up in the pen but still I shine like I was bling
Even though I faced difficult times and overcame obstacles, I still remain successful and powerful.
On the block with that Yao Ming
I am out in the streets with a powerful and intimidating presence, like the famous basketball player.
Tryna move that China white
I am involved in selling cocaine, which is a very profitable but dangerous business.
Ya I grind like I ain't even about to blow like dynamite
I am constantly working hard and building my success, despite already being very successful.
I'm that [?] just call me Mike
My nickname is Mike, and I am very successful and powerful.
I change hoes just like they're clothes
I am not loyal to any women and frequently change partners.
I change O's just like they're floors
I frequently switch my illegal business ventures for more profitable ones.
And keep my money for them hoes
I am not interested in holding onto my money and prefer to spend it on women.
I keep money on re-load
I am always making and spending money, and never run out of cash.
I keep cash up in this stack
I have a lot of money and keep it in a safe place where I can access it easily.
I don't even know these lames but yet they Joe me like Jihad
Even people I don't know respect and admire me.
And I just laugh
I am not bothered by others' admiration or attempts to gain my attention.
Joe me like GI
People treat me like a powerful and respected military general.
Bitch I'm trying to fuck you, you keep worrying about TI
Even women who should be interested in me are too worried about other men to give me a chance.
Haters they can see I'm all about my BI
People who don't like me are jealous of my success and wealth.
Bitch I been on swag [?]
I have been successful and stylish for a long time, and continue to be.
Ain't I on my job
I am constantly working and building my success, and will not be stopped.
Lotta niggas hate cause we be moving like the mob
People are jealous of my power and success, and my associates and I stick together like a powerful criminal organization.
My boys in all black
My associates wear all black as a sign of power and intimidation.
Nigga run his mouth then then nigga lose his cap
If someone talks too much, they will face violent consequences.
West Philly back block that's where you find me at
I am from a tough and underprivileged part of town, but I am still successful and powerful.
State they got my nigga Dean
My friend has been arrested and is facing criminal charges.
I be on promethazine
I am frequently using codeine-based cough syrup as a recreational drug.
Show you how we walk them down
I will demonstrate how my associates and I will use violence to resolve disputes.
No time with them triple beams
I am not interested in risky or illegal business ventures.
I get a jawn break it down let my youngins grind
I give my associates valuable illegal drugs and let them sell them for profit.
You see them tres of the meter, and they done with dime
My associates will sell drugs in different quantities and for different prices, to maximize profits.
You had your work all week shit I hustle mine
I work harder and more dangerously than most people, to achieve greater success.
I hustle hard, hustle hard I ain't never fine
I work constantly and never take a break or rest.
I just hit a lick, all white bricks
I just successfully robbed someone and stole a large amount of cocaine.
Fuck the drought we be flipping like a light switch
Even when there is a shortage of cocaine, we are still able to sell it easily and make a lot of money.
Ask my nigga [?] he got a [?]
My associate has a large amount of drugs, which he is keeping safe and discreet.
We like a junkyard, we stay with metal shit
We are like a scrapyard, surrounded by dangerous weapons and equipment.
I can do it right or I can do it wrong
I have the power and ability to achieve success or cause destruction, depending on my choices and actions.
You buy it soft, try to cook it you be losing homes
If you try to dilute or alter the cocaine we sell, you will lose money and face serious consequences.
Neef Buck told me get them where I fit in
My friend Neef Buck advised me to find success and power where I could, regardless of whether it was legal or ethical.
The mac look great but its gorgeous with the clip in
My firearm looks impressive and powerful, but is even more dangerous and effective when loaded with ammo.
And when it start to ripping, niggas start to scraping
When I start using violence and my gun, people will start to run or try to escape.
And dipping, hoping they don't catch it in their biscuit
People who try to escape or hide from my violence may still face serious harm or consequences.
West side of Philly nigga that be me
I am from the tough and underprivileged west side of Philadelphia.
Disrespect and we check 'em like an ACG
If someone disrespects me or my associates, we will violently confront them and make them apologize.
They say your green not fire
People underestimate me and my power, thinking I am not as dangerous as I truly am.
Your white not oil
My drugs may not look impressive or valuable, but they are very profitable and powerful.
You niggas at loyal when you shining like foil
People may pretend to be loyal to me when I am successful and wealthy, but will turn on me when things get difficult or dangerous.
Contributed by Julian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@eliad670
The beat, the flow. Hard hard 2009 hitter
@isaiahmast9697
Philadelphia's finest, aggressive flow w/, those drama beats
@isaiah6841
2021 I love old Meek he was in his bag
@soundbwoy8750
in his fuckin bag fr
@rootkhan3254
💯
@tayedwards600
No cap💯
@jamalbenjamin5484
I don’t think 🤔 can come in tomorrow I’m u
@skinnyblakk1104
"Joe me like Jihad, Joe me like G.I. bitch I'm tryna fuck and u keep worryin bout T.I." 1 of Meeks best bars rs
@majorlead84
Facts
@lysol9717
Real Meek fans