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.
Aint I
Meek Mill Lyrics
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They might speak a speech
But they ain't talkin that talk
They left before you
Ain't me, Ain't me, these pussy ass niggas ain't me
Got a couple main hoes that I'm fucking round with
But it's one bad bitch you can't see
And my DC chain shine bright, shine bright with my gold AP
Ain't Me, ain't Me, these pussy ass niggas ain't me
Ain't me, ain't me, these pussy ass niggas ain't me
These pussy ass niggas can't come to my hood
Cause you pussy ass niggas ain't me
I got all these shooters that's down for the cause
And they all get money like me
And, and I still ride around in my hood
Quarter milli on a nigga white tee
And ya'll niggas still hating on it, still hating on it
Talking what they gonna do to me
But I'm strapped up & I'm waiting on it
These niggas ain't built like that
These niggas get killed like that
Running 'round my name in their mouth
Banana clips get peeled like that
And they wonder why I feel like that
Cause every other month I make a mill like that
Took my whole family up out that hood
Set 'em all nice in the hills like that, shit real like that
You ain't gotta like my shit, pay for the flow, I don't write my shit
Betta pray to God I don't like your bitch
Cause if she catch eye then she might get hit! Woah!
And every last nigga kinda been like that
They want but I ain't gon change
In the hood nigga everything look different
When I come through cause a nigga got lil change
But pussy ass nigga, it don't take no nigga
If you do then it gon be flames
That foggy gon go bang bang
Them niggas might say my name
My young niggas got rollies on, bitches get them birdies on
My trigger finger be itchin, my patience short but my money long
And levels to this shit for real
Born greedy, cause I'm tryna see a hundred mill
Got the plug on deck if I wanna go back
Put work in the trap, what you know bout that
Pillow talkin to yo hoe hatin on my nigga
Fuck around lose yo whole life
That ain't me, ain't me
These rabid ass niggas ain't me
Wanna fuck a real nigga like me?
You ain't see I'm GODC
Ain't me, these pussy ass niggas ain't me
Been getting money, my game wise
You know we reppin DC
Cause I drop that bag on you, I kill you niggas for free
I got all this money on me
I got all these hundreds on me hoe
Backin up in this Panamera, some rich ass hoes
Started off with a quarter ounce, I had to get that dough
Flip that, move circles on em like tic tac toe
Hoes ready, they fuckin suckin on a ghett psycho
I guess we can't tell you enough
What you do won't make you me
Truthfully some you niggas need to get some more sleep
Your dreams ain't manifesting correctly
Rock-a-by baby
In "Ain't I" by Meek Mill, the rapper talks about his success and fame, stating that no one can replicate him, and he is one of a kind. He boasts about his wealth, his women, and his crew, portraying himself as unstoppable. He makes it clear that he is from DC and that his chain and wristwatch speak volumes about his success. He also addresses his detractors, stating that they are all talk, and they can never be like him because they lack what he has, both materially and reputationally.
Line by Line Meaning
Alright, let's be clear
I'm about to tell you the truth
They might speak a speech
They may talk a lot
But they ain't talkin that talk
But they're not speaking the truth like I am
They left before you
They already gave up
Ain't me, Ain't me, these pussy ass niggas ain't me
I am unique and better than these weak men
Got a couple main hoes that I'm fucking round with
I have a few primary women that I'm sexually involved with
But it's one bad bitch you can't see
But there is one exceptional woman that you can't compete with
And all my niggas get straight to the money, these stones all clear HD
All my friends make money and have clear diamonds
And my DC chain shine bright, shine bright with my gold AP
My DC chain and gold watch are shiny and expensive
These pussy ass niggas can't come to my hood
Weak men can't enter my neighborhood
Cause you pussy ass niggas ain't me
Because they're not on my level
I got all these shooters that's down for the cause
I have a group of people willing to defend me
And they all get money like me
And they are all financially successful like me
Quarter milli on a nigga white tee
I wear expensive clothing worth a quarter of a million dollars
These niggas get killed like that
Weak men get themselves killed by talking about me
Running 'round my name in their mouth
Talking about me behind my back
Banana clips get peeled like that
They'll get hurt for talking about me
And they wonder why I feel like that
And they wonder why I'm so angry
Cause every other month I make a mill like that
Because I am a millionaire
Took my whole family up out that hood
I moved my family from the dangerous neighborhood
Set 'em all nice in the hills like that, shit real like that
I now live in a nice house in the hills because I'm successful
You ain't gotta like my shit, pay for the flow, I don't write my shit
You don't have to like my music because I don't write my own lyrics
Betta pray to God I don't like your bitch
You better hope I don't like your girlfriend
Cause if she catch eye then she might get hit!
Because I might have sex with her
And every last nigga kinda been like that
Every man is like this in some way
They want but I ain't gon change
They want me to change, but I won't
In the hood nigga everything look different
Things look different in my neighborhood
When I come through cause a nigga got lil change
Because I have a little bit of money
That foggy gon go bang bang
It's going to be dangerous
Rock-a-by baby
Everything will be alright
Writer(s): Meek Mill
Contributed by Adam N. 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