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, βBloodHoundz,β 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 Philadelphiaβs 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, βIn My Bag.β
In 2008, Meek debuted the highly anticipated Flamerz 2 ββHottest In Da City,β which showcased more of his lyrical abilities with the singles, βSo Fly,β βProlli,β and βHottest In Da City.β 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 hopβs 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 β βThe Previewβ in August of 2009, which featured the chart topping hits, βMake βEm Say,β βImma Da Ish,β featuring Ms. Jade and βStarting Something,β 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 β Flamerz 3, βHottest In America β Gangster Grill Edition,β hosted by DJ Drama and featuring the songs: βBaby Girl,β βHottest In America,β and βIβm Killinem.β The highly anticipated cd is set to be released on January 19, 2010. Despite his stint in jail, Meekβs 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 βEducation over Incarceration.β 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.
Amen
Meek Mill Lyrics
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For all the pretty women he let into my life
All the Benjamins you let me count
Wealth and health
For my family
And lettin' me ball on these niggas
Now there's a lot of bad bitches in the building (Amen)
I'm finna kill niggas in the building (Amen)
I tell the waiter fifty bottles and she tell me say when
And I say church (Preach)
We make it light up like a church (Preach)
She wanna fuck and I say church (Preach)
Do Liv on Sunday like a church (Preach)
Bottle after bottle, drink until I overdose
Pull up in the Phantom watch them bitches catch the Holy Ghost
Errtime I step up in the dealer I be goin' broke
Shorty wanna fuck me I say get on top and roller coast
And I lay back, she go cray, fuck me good, but she no stay
Murder on that pussy let her boyfriend get that DOA
Get it? And all I get is Frito Lay
Plus I'm on probation, when they test me I just pee Rozay
Cause last night, I went hard, Peach Ciroc, Patron and all
Thirty racks on magnum bottles, I think I was born to ball
Lookin' like a million plus, fresh I'm out that corner store
Hater I be doin' me, you guys should be doin' y'all
I'm stackin' money to the ceiling
All this ice that's in my Rollie I be chillin'
And I just made a couple million
So I could take care of them children, let's go
Now there's a lot of bad bitches in the building (Amen)
A couple real niggas in the building (Amen)
I'm finna kill niggas in the building (Amen)
I tell the waiter fifty bottles and she tell me say when
And I say church (Preach)
We make it light up like a church (Preach)
She wanna fuck and I say church (Preach)
Do Liv on Sunday like a church (Preach)
Just bought my niggas some caine, so much it came with a plane
Bought my niggas some dope, so much it came with a boat
I just bought me a crib so big it came with a moat
For niggas jumping the fence I hope you niggas can float
And I just hope that I'm forgiven for carin' 'bout how they livin'
And loanin a little money and keepin' 'em out of prison
I ain't lyin' in my verses I'm just telling you the basics
Of growin' up with your friends and becoming the one that made it, yes lord!
All gold, man I got these bitches soul
Talkin' bout these other rappers getting old is even getting old
Worrying about your followers, you need to get your dollars up
Me and Meek, young niggas poppin' like our collars up
And good ain't good enough, and your hood ain't hood enough
Spent my whole life putting on, you spend your whole life putting up
Ain't no telling when I go, so there ain't shit that I'mma wait for
I'm the type to say a prayer, then go get what I just prayed for
Now there's a lot of bad bitches in the building (Amen)
A couple real niggas in the building (Amen)
I'm finna kill niggas in the building (Amen)
I tell the waiter fifty bottles and she tell me say when
And I say church (Preach)
We make it light up like a church (Preach)
She wanna fuck and I say church (Preach)
Do Liv on Sunday like a church (Preach)
Lord forgive me for my sins, I'm just tryna win and shit
Devil in a dress but if she knock I let her in
And if she knock I let her in
I have her wet by 12 o' clock, then 3 o' clock she wet again
I'm screaming Oh Lord, that pussy good, that pussy good
I'm tryna hold on, I wish I could, you think I should
She got that million dollar body, shorty my Bugatti
And she said she got a man, we keep it secret Illuminati
(Got Patron on deck) And Ciroc all in my bottle
(Push it all on her) She was on that Reposado
(She take it all off) And I think I'll rep Serato
In this bitch I'm spending like I hit the lotto cause it's a lot of
Now there's a lot of bad bitches in the building (Amen)
A couple real niggas in the building (Amen)
I'm finna kill niggas in the building (Amen)
I tell the waiter fifty bottles and she tell me say when
And I say church (Preach)
We make it light up like a church (Preach)
She wanna fuck and I say church (Preach)
Do Liv on Sunday like a church (Preach)
The lyrics of Meek Mill's "Amen" express gratefulness towards God for the blessings that have come his way. He thanks God for the women in his life, the money he has, his good health, and the ability to stand out among other rappers. The sheer abundance of good things in his life is referenced in his line, "All the Benjamins you let me count." The chorus of the song ("Now there's a lot of bad bitches in the building (Amen) / A couple real niggas in the building (Amen) / I'm finna kill niggas in the building (Amen) / I tell the waiter fifty bottles and she tell me say when / And I say church (Preach) / We make it light up like a church (Preach) / She wanna fuck and I say church (Preach) / Do Liv on Sunday like a church (Preach)") is both self-aggrandizing and reminiscent of a gospel choir, further playing on the Christian themes of the song.
The lyrics also mention Meek Mill's love of partying and his affinity for extravagance. Bottles and women are referred to in abundance. It is almost as if Meek is asking the listener to join him in his thankfulness and faith while also encouraging them to indulge along with him. The verse that begins, "Just bought my niggas some caine, so much it came with a plane / Bought my niggas some dope, so much it came with a boat / I just bought me a crib so big it came with a moat" furthers the over-the-top, lavish lifestyle imagery. In conclusion, the song "Amen" is a slightly self-indulgent and unapologetic celebration of wealth, fame, and women in Meek Mill's life, still, it expresses thankfulness and faith in all the blessings that have come into Meek Mill's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I just wanna thank God
Expressing gratitude towards God
For all the pretty women he let into my life
Thanking God for blessing him with beautiful women in his life
All the Benjamins you let me count
Gratefulness towards God for the wealth he has acquired
Wealth and health
Acknowledging the blessings of God in terms of good health and financial prosperity
For my family
Thankful for his family and their support
And lettin' me ball on these niggas
Thanking God for the ability to succeed and shine brighter than his peers
Now there's a lot of bad bitches in the building (Amen)
Acknowledging the presence of attractive women in the room and saying 'Amen' to that
A couple real niggas in the building (Amen)
Appreciating the presence of genuine people in the room by saying 'Amen'
I'm finna kill niggas in the building (Amen)
Expressing the desire to outdo his competitors in the room and proclaiming 'Amen'
I tell the waiter fifty bottles and she tell me say when
Ordering a large quantity of bottles and not caring about the cost
And I say church (Preach)
Saying 'church' or 'preach' as a way of acknowledging someone's statement or agreeing with them
We make it light up like a church (Preach)
Suggesting that the party is so exciting and enjoyable that it's like a church gathering
She wanna fuck and I say church (Preach)
Agreeing to have sex with someone and saying 'church' in response to their proposal
Do Liv on Sunday like a church (Preach)
Referring to a popular nightclub on Sundays, and comparing it to a religious gathering
Bottle after bottle, drink until I overdose
Drinking excessively until he can no longer handle it
Pull up in the Phantom watch them bitches catch the Holy Ghost
Arriving in a luxurious car and causing excitement among women in the room
Errtime I step up in the dealer I be goin' broke
Lamenting about how much he spends on cars every time he goes to buy one
Shorty wanna fuck me I say get on top and roller coast
Agreeing to have sex with the woman and suggesting a sexual position (on top) that is enjoyable like a roller coaster
And I lay back, she go cray, fuck me good, but she no stay
Lying back and allowing the woman to ride him while she enjoys the sex and then leaves shortly after
Murder on that pussy let her boyfriend get that DOA
Brags about his ability to please women and how their boyfriend's can't compete
Get it? And all I get is Frito Lay
Joking about how little he gets in return for all the effort he puts into satisfying women
Plus I'm on probation, when they test me I just pee Rozay
Joking about how he passes his drug tests while on probation by drinking a lot of Rose wine, but also acknowledging the seriousness of his legal situation
Cause last night, I went hard, Peach Ciroc, Patron and all
Drinking heavily with friends the previous night and naming specific types of alcohol consumed
Thirty racks on magnum bottles, I think I was born to ball
Speaking about his extravagant spending habits and how he believes he is destined to be wealthy
Lookin' like a million plus, fresh I'm out that corner store
Dressing well and looking like a million dollars, despite shopping at a corner store
Hater I be doin' me, you guys should be doin' y'all
Not caring about the opinions of his haters and encouraging others to focus on themselves
I'm stackin' money to the ceiling
Saving and accumulating wealth
All this ice that's in my Rollie I be chillin'
Showing off his expensive watch and not caring about the cost
And I just made a couple million
Celebrating and boasting about his recent financial success
So I could take care of them children, let's go
Acknowledging his newfound responsibility to take care of his family and loved ones
Just bought my niggas some caine, so much it came with a plane
Boasting about his ability to purchase large quantities of cocaine
Bought my niggas some dope, so much it came with a boat
Boasting about his ability to purchase large quantities of drugs and how it required a boat for transportation
I just bought me a crib so big it came with a moat
Purchasing a mansion that is so large it even has a moat surrounding it
For niggas jumping the fence I hope you niggas can float
Warning trespassers that they won't be able to survive if they try to jump the fence surrounding his property
And I just hope that I'm forgiven for carin' 'bout how they livin'
Asking for forgiveness for caring about his friends and loved ones and trying to improve their lives
And loanin a little money and keepin' 'em out of prison
Helping his friends and family financially and keeping them out of legal trouble
I ain't lyin' in my verses I'm just telling you the basics
Being honest in his lyrics and stating the facts about his life
Of growin' up with your friends and becoming the one that made it, yes lord!
Acknowledging his success and how he has become successful while some of his childhood friends may not have
All gold, man I got these bitches soul
Referring to his extensive collection of gold jewelry and how it attracts women
Talkin' bout these other rappers getting old is even getting old
Tired of hearing other rappers talk about aging and how it's affecting their careers
Worrying about your followers, you need to get your dollars up
Encouraging others to focus on making money and not just gaining social media followers
Me and Meek, young niggas poppin' like our collars up
Boasting about how he and fellow rapper Meek Mill are both successful and young
And good ain't good enough, and your hood ain't hood enough
Stating that being average or average surroundings is not good enough
Spent my whole life putting on, you spend your whole life putting up
Putting in the effort and hard work to succeed throughout his entire life, as opposed to just getting by
Ain't no telling when I go, so there ain't shit that I'mma wait for
Acknowledging that his life could end at any moment, so he is not going to wait around for anything
I'm the type to say a prayer, then go get what I just prayed for
Preferring to take action and go after his goals after saying a prayer, rather than just relying on prayer alone
Lord forgive me for my sins, I'm just tryna win and shit
Asking for forgiveness for any wrongdoings and simply trying to succeed in life
Devil in a dress but if she knock I let her in
Acknowledging the risks of being with a woman who may have negative intentions or a bad influence, but still being willing to engage with her
And if she knock I let her in
Reiterating that he is willing to take that risk
I have her wet by 12 o' clock, then 3 o' clock she wet again
Boasting about his ability to please women multiple times in a short period of time
I'm screaming Oh Lord, that pussy good, that pussy good
Showing enthusiasm about how good the sex is
I'm tryna hold on, I wish I could, you think I should
Describing how difficult it is to resist temptation with women and asking for advice
She got that million dollar body, shorty my Bugatti
Comparing the attractiveness of a woman's body to his expensive sports car
And she said she got a man, we keep it secret Illuminati
Keeping a sexual encounter with a woman a secret, even if she is in a relationship
(Got Patron on deck) And Ciroc all in my bottle
Drinking Patron tequila and Ciroc vodka
(Push it all on her) She was on that Reposado
Pushing his sexual advances on the woman while she is drinking Reposado tequila
(She take it all off) And I think I'll rep Serato
The woman takes off her clothes and he decides to play his music on a Serato DJ controller
In this bitch I'm spending like I hit the lotto cause it's a lot of
Spending extravagantly in the club because there is a lot of wealth and success around him
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Williams, Dwane Weir II, Orlando Tucker, Aubrey Drake Graham, Jeremy P. Felton, Michael H. McDonald, Lester Abrahms
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@airjordansretrosneakers4511
I remember this song, since I was 12, since October 2014. Good old days homie :)
I also enjoyed this song, since September 2015, since I was 13, and I also enjoyed this song, since December 2015, and rapped to this song. Those we're the good old days. My childhood was good :)
Teenage life was good, and it was fun, bro :)
2015 and 2019 was good :)
Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days.
2012, and 2013 was good. If I was born in 1999, I'd be enjoying this song, since the summer of June 2013, and June 2018. Good times homie, good old days dude :)
:)
@ThirdEyeRap
Really miss that 2010 - 2013 era when artist like Drake, Big Sean, Kendrick, Jcole, meek mill were freshman to the mainstream music world and artist like ASAP Rocky, Tyler the creator, and Joey badass were making waves on the underground scene.
@sterlynhuneycutt2732
we all thought it would stay that way too but sadly it didnt
@mrsmiley707
+Sterlyn Huneycutt we also have lil dicky he can rap
@sterlynhuneycutt2732
B Beasty lil dicky is fire he's a great rapper
@justinjordan670
EXACTLY! basically all my favorite songs are hip hop throwbacks
@Manii210
Agreed
@darrindrones5304
Back here again after Uncut Gems. This beat is still as fire as it was back then.
@kats938
Yep, Uncut Gems got me listening to a lot of these old rap songs
@Beanhead_223
I haven't heard this song since I was middle school and I heard it in the movie and I got so much nostalgia
@mattbask9116
I sung the whole song to my girlfriend in the movie theater ππ€£