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.
Faded To Long
Meek Mill Lyrics
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I do it for the youngin' in the ghetto
That never hear story ‘cause he gonna
Make it to tell you
See you know what's crazy
I want to court all the day
The DA say she hate me
How you gonna hate me when me
And put coast on them kids back
It's 30 degrees outside
Twenty-four how could I ask for more
I got my deal it's getting real
I'm making cash for sure
Stuntin every chance I get because
I had it poor but every time I go to sleep I
Hear the devil at my door
And I'm on them papers so them
Courts I'm going back and forth
Dealing with probation man they all said
I'll be back for sure
Mommies turn to zombies from that
Raw because it's crack galore
You wonder why them babies running
Crazy steady clapping off
Getting life before they get pussy
Cuz ain't nobody love 'em so
They lives get tooken
Locked in cages have 'em
Fighting over cookies and lunch trays
Just happy them days ain't never kill me
Yea I remember, it was a hot December
Niggas dieing top of winter cuz
Them kids need them toys
But Santa Claus don't see the boys
Or see them girls around here
There's jack boys downstairs
No man with the big bag just
Man with the big gat
Tryna take his shit back cuz he
Feel the world owe him
And his daughter want a
Barbie bike for Christmas he gon show her
That the love is there, no mother there
Just her and little brother there
We wash our pain with Belvedere
And use the drugs they brung us here
We get high to get by, hot dogs no rib eyes
Where tears drip from red eyes
Where ends don't meet the deadlines
The DA said she hate me
But I don't understand
When I just rocked a show in
Front of fifty thousand fans
I think that bitch racist she
Probably in The Klan
She take her pain out on me
But she probably need a man
I took my mom from public housing
Put her in the sticks
We came a long way from
Welfare and getting WIC
That shit just made me hungry
And now we getting rich
And all these niggas getting sick
I know they wanna get me hit cuz I'm ballin
Yea, cuz I'm ballin
That bitch say she hate me I felt
Some type of way about that
Last night we just came out
Giving three hundred pay
She was just at the schools to the
Girls and the boys basketball teams
Why you hate me
You hate me ‘cause i'm doing
And i'm supposed to
And i'm making more money than you
But bitch you can hate me for that
Let's get it
In the song "Faded To Long" by Meek Mill, the lyrics convey a sense of overcoming adversity and rising above difficult circumstances. The opening lines suggest that Meek Mill is creating music specifically for the young people living in impoverished neighborhoods who may not have heard stories of success and triumph before. He wants to inspire them and show them that they too can make it and have a story to tell.
The next set of lyrics reflects Meek Mill's personal experiences and struggles. He talks about dealing with court cases and probation, indicating that he has had legal issues in the past. Despite these challenges, he is determined to succeed and make money. Meek Mill mentions that he didn't have much growing up and is now enjoying the rewards of his hard work, but he can still hear the negative influence of his past at his doorstep, symbolizing the temptations and pressures that surround him.
The following paragraphs delve into the societal issues and hardships faced by the people in Meek Mill's community. He talks about the cycle of addiction, with mothers becoming "zombies" due to drug use. The lack of love and support leads to the younger generation struggling and resorting to crime and violence. Meek Mill highlights the importance of providing guidance and love to these children, as their lives are at risk of being taken away before they even experience the innocence of youth.
Meek Mill reminisces about a past Christmas, where violence was prevalent in his neighborhood, and the concept of Santa Claus and innocence seemed distant. The struggles and dangers of his environment are described, with criminals downstairs ready to steal, and the world feeling indebted to them. Despite this bleakness, Meek Mill expresses a desire to show his love for his daughter and make her believe in the holiday spirit. The lyrics emphasize the resilience and strength required to navigate such difficult circumstances.
In the final paragraph, Meek Mill addresses the district attorney (DA) who expresses hatred towards him. He speculates that the DA could be racist or in support of the Ku Klux Klan, based on the unjust treatment he perceives. Meek Mill recounts his journey from growing up in public housing to living in a better environment. His success has made him a target for those who envy his wealth and status. Despite the hate directed towards him, Meek Mill remains driven and motivated to continue his path of success.
Overall, "Faded To Long" touches on the themes of overcoming adversity, societal struggles, and the desire to inspire others who come from similar backgrounds. Meek Mill expresses pride in his achievements while also highlighting the ongoing challenges he faces. The lyrics prompt listeners to reflect on their own experiences and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
See when I do joints like this
Whenever I create songs like this
I do it for the youngin' in the ghetto
I do it for the youth living in impoverished neighborhoods
That never hear story ‘cause he gonna make it to tell you
Those who have experienced struggles but will overcome them and have a story to share
See you know what's crazy
You know what's astonishing
I want to court all the day
I spent the entire day in court
The DA say she hate me
The District Attorney claims to despise me
How you gonna hate me when me
Why would someone hate me when I
And Lu just took twenty racks
And Lu (likely a friend) just took twenty thousand dollars
And put coast on them kids back
And spent it on providing for disadvantaged children
It's 30 degrees outside
The temperature outside is thirty degrees
Twenty-four how could I ask for more
At the age of twenty-four, how could I ask for anything else
I got my deal it's getting real
I secured my record deal, and things are becoming serious
I'm making cash for sure
I am definitely making money
Stuntin every chance I get because I had it poor
Showing off whenever I have the opportunity because I grew up in poverty
But every time I go to sleep I hear the devil at my door
But every time I go to sleep, I feel haunted by demons and temptations
And I'm on them papers so them courts I'm going back and forth
And I'm on probation, so I have to deal with court back and forth
Dealing with probation man they all said I'll be back for sure
Dealing with the challenges of probation that everyone warned would lead me back to trouble
Mommies turn to zombies from that raw because it's crack galore
Mothers turn into drug addicts due to the prevalence of crack cocaine
You wonder why them babies running crazy steady clapping off
You question why the children are behaving erratically and resorting to violence
Getting life before they get pussy cuz ain't nobody love 'em
Receiving harsh sentences before experiencing love or intimacy because nobody cares for them
So they lives get tooken locked in cages have 'em fighting over cookies and lunch trays
Thus, their lives are taken away as they are imprisoned and forced to fight over trivial belongings like cookies and lunch trays
Just happy them days ain't never kill me
I am just grateful that those days never took my life
Yea I remember, it was a hot December
Yes, I remember, it was a scorching December
Niggas dieing top of winter cuz them kids need them toys
People dying during the winter because they feel the pressure to provide toys for their children
But Santa Claus don't see the boys or see them girls around here
But Santa Claus doesn't acknowledge the kids in this neighborhood
There's jack boys downstairs
There are thieves downstairs
No man with the big bag just man with the big gat
No generous person with gifts, just someone armed with a gun
Tryna take his shit back cuz he feel the world owe him
Attempting to steal from others because he believes the world owes him
And his daughter want a Barbie bike for Christmas he gon show her
And his daughter wishes for a Barbie bike for Christmas, so he will provide it for her
That the love is there, no mother there just her and little brother there
To show her that he loves her, especially since their mother isn't present, only her and their little brother
We wash our pain with Belvedere
We numb our emotional pain by consuming Belvedere vodka
And use the drugs they brung us here
And rely on drugs that brought us into this situation
We get high to get by, hot dogs no rib eyes
We indulge in substances to cope with life, resorting to hot dogs instead of higher-quality food
Where tears drip from red eyes
In this environment, tears flow from bloodshot eyes
Where ends don't meet the deadlines
In this situation, financial resources don't meet the necessary deadlines
The DA said she hate me
The District Attorney claims to despise me
But I don't understand when I just rocked a show in front of fifty thousand fans
But I can't comprehend it when I recently performed for fifty thousand fans
I think that bitch racist she probably in The Klan
I believe that woman to be racist, she might even be part of the Ku Klux Klan
She take her pain out on me but she probably need a man
She directs her pain towards me, but she probably just needs a partner
I took my mom from public housing put her in the sticks
I moved my mother from government housing to a more rural, secluded area
We came a long way from welfare and getting WIC
We have come a long way from relying on welfare and government assistance programs
That shit just made me hungry and now we getting rich
Those experiences fueled my ambition, and now we are becoming wealthy
And all these niggas getting sick
And all these people are becoming envious
I know they wanna get me hit cuz I'm ballin
I am aware that they want to harm me because I am successful
That bitch say she hate me I felt some type of way about that
That woman claiming to hate me made me feel a certain kind of emotion
Last night we just came out giving three hundred pay
Last night, we just distributed three hundred dollars to others
She was just at the schools to the girls and the boys basketball teams
She was recently at the schools, interacting with the girls and boys basketball teams
Why you hate me
Why do you despise me?
You hate me ‘cause i'm doing and i'm supposed to
You despise me because I am successful, which is what I am expected to be
And i'm making more money than you
And I am earning a higher income than you
But bitch you can hate me for that
But hey, you can dislike me for that if you want
Let's get it
Let's go
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Pancho Medina
2023 and it still hits hard brings back good and bad memories
Phan
It’s 2019...this song was published in 2012 and still speaks volumes. Ima let that sink in.
Rick M
Almost 2020 and still banging this around Christmas time to remind myself how good life is. Thanks meek, this one a classic.
Luke Powers
Every day is a blessing.
Muhammad Musa
I cry every time I listen to this, you a legend meek
Trill Gawd Thibodeaux
Trillical as n Trill Biblical
Michael Starks
This beat is LITERAL soul music...TRUST. 🔥🎼🎵🎶🎵🎶...
Mo Adam
Nearly 10 years later, still 🔥🔥🔥🔥
G B
Still a classic 9 Years blew past!
Timothy O'Riley
This is a song I want to play when I get my money up and give back to the people who never had the chance