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.
Freestyle
Meek Mill Lyrics
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You know what I mean? He come from the street
I mean, so he gotta make wise decisions, nah mean?
He ain't 'Meek Mill, the street nigga' no more (Yo Nick Papz, make it slap)
Nah mean? He done legitimized his hustle
So those decisions that he make in the day time
They gotta be wise decisions, nah mean?
Can't allow this motion to kick things back
It been eleven years, I held it in and I ain't shed a tear
I had a story I ain't never share
Thought it was normal 'cause they left us here
This for the voices they will never hear
Walkin' out the courtroom, cameras everywhere, yeah
And they say, "Better join 'em, you can't beat 'em"
Don't believe 'em 'cause I went against the odds to make it even
It's deceivin', they say, "You gettin' probation, you think you leavin'?"
But they get technical, they give you violations, for even breathin'
Niggas pleadin', they got no money for lawyers, to even feed 'em
Nobody left to raise our sons and our daughters, so they repeat us
Reapin', innocent for twenty-eight years, his mama grievin'
Only goals is to make it back home while she still breathin'
Can you believe it, in the land of the free I'm fightin' for freedom?
They ain't even have no evidence on 'em, they tryna keep 'em
Black babies' still caught in the system, they try and Meek 'em
My new condo overlook Central Park and it's still reekin'
Said we guilty 'til we innocent ('til we innocent)
And they gon' try and kill us with these sentences (sentences)
It wasn't for the fame, they wouldn't mention it (they wouldn't mention it)
That's why I take my platform and distribute it
For the ones that gotta live in it, it get interestin' (get interestin')
When all the cops ain't got no discipline, we live in it (we live in it)
The worsest times, 'cause there be times the judge ain't listenin' (ain't listenin')
And you can't label me a rapper 'cause I'm different, kid
And the only difference is, I'm really makin' differences (differences)
I done took my pen and pad and made some businesses
This ain't no cap, I used to trap and now my business lit
Now I can't tell you, "Mind yo' business" 'cause my business is
Really on yo' mind, right where your fitted is
I'm fit for this, I gotta inspire them
Motivate the people where I come from, my requirement
Say it loud, "I won't be a product of my environment"
Say it again, "I won't be a product of my environment"
We playin' to win (playin' to win)
Took them bars they locked me in and made it a rap
I took them cells that they gave us and I made it a plaque
Before the sales on my album, I was scrapin' a wack
I turned them jails into mansions with a lake in the back
Now, there ain't no takin' me back, I just left in a chopper
And brought some billionaires together so they never could stop us
Had a dream, they say I'm king like Martin Luther, the doctor
We freein' niggas, it's like two for a dollar
A hundred-million on reform, nigga (reform, nigga)
They never seen it, what you doin', nigga? (What you doin', nigga?)
Puttin' work and puttin' on, nigga (puttin' on, nigga)
You know are weather died on storms, nigga (storms, nigga)
I knew I was the one, the first, year I was born, nigga
Hangin' out the door, nigga
Rolls Royce drop-top, every time the cops stop
My career was at a lost stop, but I will not stop
The system broken, we can fix it, take it to the chop shop
Pick it apart and build it back, make it equal for the Brown and Blacks
Word up (word up)
"The Nelson Mandela Changemaker award
Recognizes individuals who are carrying on Mr. Mandela's legacy
Across one of the following key pillars
Social equity through activism
Community and nation building
Protection and education of children and youth
So today, today we honor Robert 'Meek Mill' Williams
For carrying on President Mandela's legacy"
The lyrics in this song by Meek Mill and Fabolous highlight the journey of Meek Mill and his transformation from a street hustler to a legitimate entrepreneur. The first part of the lyrics discusses the need for Meek to make wise decisions now that he has a legitimate opportunity to succeed. It suggests that he can no longer make reckless choices as he did in the streets. The mention of "legitimizing his hustle" implies that Meek has transitioned from a life of crime to a legal and respected profession.
The second part of the song delves into Meek Mill's personal experiences and the injustices he has faced. He talks about the trauma he endured, the struggle against the odds, and the disparities within the justice system. The lyrics emphasize the difficulties faced by black individuals and the challenges they encounter in their fight for freedom and equality. Meek also mentions his success and how he has used his platform to shed light on the issues affecting his community.
The lyrics reflect Meek Mill's personal journey, his determination to make a difference, and his commitment to fighting against systemic injustice. They convey a message of resilience, motivation, and the desire to break the cycle of adversity and inspire others.
Line by Line Meaning
He got an opportunity to legitimize his hustle now
He has been given a chance to make his street lifestyle legitimate
You know what I mean? He come from the street
Do you understand? He originated from the streets
I mean, so he gotta make wise decisions, nah mean?
I'm saying, he has to make intelligent choices, you know?
He ain't 'Meek Mill, the street nigga' no more (Yo Nick Papz, make it slap)
He is no longer just known as 'Meek Mill, the street guy'
Nah mean? He done legitimized his hustle
You know what I'm saying? He has made his hustle legitimate
So those decisions that he make in the day time
Therefore, the choices he makes during the day
They gotta be wise decisions, nah mean?
They need to be intelligent choices, you know?
Can't allow this motion to kick things back
He must not let his progress be reversed
I mean, or he gon' crash
Otherwise, he will face failure
It been eleven years, I held it in and I ain't shed a tear
For eleven years, I kept it inside and didn't cry
I had a story I ain't never share
I had a story that I never revealed
Thought it was normal 'cause they left us here
I believed it was ordinary because they abandoned us
This for the voices they will never hear
This is for the unheard voices
Walkin' out the courtroom, cameras everywhere, yeah
Exiting the court, cameras surrounding us
And they say, 'Better join 'em, you can't beat 'em'
They say, 'It's better to join them, you cannot defeat them'
Don't believe 'em 'cause I went against the odds to make it even
Don't trust them because I defied the odds to level the playing field
It's deceivin', they say, 'You gettin' probation, you think you leavin'?
It's misleading, they say, 'You're receiving probation, do you think you're free?'
But they get technical, they give you violations, for even breathin'
But they become meticulous, they present you with violations for simply existing
Niggas pleadin', they got no money for lawyers, to even feed 'em
People pleading, they have no funds for attorneys or even meals
Nobody left to raise our sons and our daughters, so they repeat us
No one is left to raise our children, so they imitate us
Reapin', innocent for twenty-eight years, his mama grievin'
Suffering the consequences, innocent for twenty-eight years, causing his mother to grieve
Only goals is to make it back home while she still breathin'
The sole objective is to return home while his mother is still alive
Can you believe it, in the land of the free I'm fightin' for freedom?
Can you comprehend, in a country that prides itself on freedom, I am struggling for liberation?
They ain't even have no evidence on 'em, they tryna keep 'em
They didn't even possess any evidence against him, yet they attempt to imprison him
Black babies' still caught in the system, they try and Meek 'em
Black infants are still trapped within the system, targeted like Meek Mill
My new condo overlook Central Park and it's still reekin'
My recently acquired condominium has a view of Central Park and still reflects my past struggles
Said we guilty 'til we innocent ('til we innocent)
They claim we are guilty until proven innocent
And they gon' try and kill us with these sentences (sentences)
And they will attempt to destroy us through lengthy prison sentences
It wasn't for the fame, they wouldn't mention it (they wouldn't mention it)
If it weren't for fame, they wouldn't acknowledge it
That's why I take my platform and distribute it
That's why I utilize my platform and share it
For the ones that gotta live in it, it get interestin' (get interestin')
For those who have to endure it, it becomes intriguing
When all the cops ain't got no discipline, we live in it (we live in it)
When the police lack discipline, we are subjected to it
The worsest times, 'cause there be times the judge ain't listenin' (ain't listenin')
The most difficult moments, as there are occasions when the judge doesn't pay attention
And you can't label me a rapper 'cause I'm different, kid
You cannot categorize me as just a rapper because I'm unique, my friend
And the only difference is, I'm really makin' differences (differences)
And the only distinction is that I'm truly effecting change
I done took my pen and pad and made some businesses
I have utilized my writing tools to establish some enterprises
This ain't no cap, I used to trap and now my business lit
This isn't a lie, I used to sell drugs and now my business is thriving
Now I can't tell you, 'Mind yo' business' 'cause my business is
Now I cannot say, 'Mind your own business' because my business is everyone's concern
Really on yo' mind, right where your fitted is
Constantly on your mind, exactly where your thoughts are focused
I'm fit for this, I gotta inspire them
I am suitable for this role, I need to inspire them
Motivate the people where I come from, my requirement
To motivate the individuals from my origin is my obligation
Say it loud, 'I won't be a product of my environment'
Proclaim it loudly, 'I refuse to be a product of my surroundings'
Say it again, 'I won't be a product of my environment'
Repeat it once more, 'I won't be a product of my surroundings'
We playin' to win (playin' to win)
We are striving for victory
Took them bars they locked me in and made it a rap
Took the prison bars that confined me and turned it into music
I took them cells that they gave us and I made it a plaque
I transformed the prison cells they assigned us into achievements
Before the sales on my album, I was scrapin' a wack
Prior to the record sales of my album, I was struggling to survive
I turned them jails into mansions with a lake in the back
I converted the prisons into luxurious estates with a lake in the rear
Now, there ain't no takin' me back, I just left in a chopper
Now, there is no way to bring me back, I just departed in a helicopter
And brought some billionaires together so they never could stop us
And united some billionaires to ensure they could never impede us
Had a dream, they say I'm king like Martin Luther, the doctor
I had a vision, they compare me to influential figures like Martin Luther King Jr.
We freein' niggas, it's like two for a dollar
We are liberating individuals, it's like a two-for-one deal
A hundred-million on reform, nigga (reform, nigga)
One hundred million dollars invested in reform, my friend
They never seen it, what you doin', nigga? (What you doin', nigga?)
They have never witnessed it, what are you accomplishing?
Puttin' work and puttin' on, nigga (puttin' on, nigga)
Putting in effort and displaying success, my friend
You know are weather died on storms, nigga (storms, nigga)
You know we endured hardships, my friend
I knew I was the one, the first, year I was born, nigga
I knew I was destined for greatness, even in my first year of life
Hangin' out the door, nigga
Hanging out of the car door, my friend
Rolls Royce drop-top, every time the cops stop
Convertible Rolls Royce, every time the police pull me over
My career was at a lost stop, but I will not stop
My career was at a standstill, but I refuse to quit
The system broken, we can fix it, take it to the chop shop
The system is flawed, but we can repair it, like taking a vehicle to the repair shop
Pick it apart and build it back, make it equal for the Brown and Blacks
Examine it thoroughly and reconstruct it to ensure equality for people of color
Word up (word up)
Agreed (agreed)
"The Nelson Mandela Changemaker award
The prestigious Nelson Mandela Changemaker award
Recognizes individuals who are carrying on Mr. Mandela's legacy
Acknowledges individuals who are upholding the legacy of Mr. Mandela
Across one of the following key pillars
In one of the following fundamental aspects
Social equity through activism
Promoting fairness and justice through active engagement
Community and nation building
Contributing to the development of communities and nations
Protection and education of children and youth
Safeguarding and educating children and young people
So today, today we honor Robert 'Meek Mill' Williams
Thus, today we celebrate and recognize Robert 'Meek Mill' Williams
For carrying on President Mandela's legacy
For continuing the legacy of President Mandela
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Rihmeek Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kash Gelato
(Lyrics):
Yeah, Uh, I say lately I been smokin on them runtz, I don’t want to hear your wants
Lost two uncles in a month, had two viewings went to one
And I apologize to smoke for the simple fact I didn’t come
Cause if we know this shit reversed you’d be at my casket in the front
I know you would (yeah)
I know my momma she uh save me if she could
But I’m just to misunderstood
I know you would (yeah)
And I had to leave them perckys alone for good cause they made me feel too good
I’m rollin woods, to kill the pain cause Ion feel the same
I know some niggas I knеw my whole life, and I’m feeling strange
Mеmber we said the money came, that we never would change
Now niggas that used to be at practice only one that come to the game
See the score, and the whores, and we adhere all the wars
But all the pain that I endured I gotta wear all these scars
When shorty said it’s love forever, I’m like yeah are you sure
Just had to get myself together pick my head off the floor
Niggas tweeting bout this money make my soul cold
I see the envy in his eyes for the rose gold old bro’s with my old hoes breaking bro codes and I be actin like ion know doe , I tell em YOLO
FUCK EM
(Yeah)
I gotta keep my FN on me everyday now cause I don’t trust niggas I grew up with at the playground
I got up never told what they gon say now, I told my niggas stay down
Cause I heard they say they gon see me on the way down , when I’m really on the way up
I seen them told em stay up, cause I’m way up
Quick to make a milli like a lay up if they ask me who livest in this shit bet they say us , know straight up (yeah)
And you won’t see me paying no nigga cause I ain’t scared of no nigga
They gotta pay us (yeah)
And you won’t see me trickin on bitches cause I’m too lit for these bitches and nigga I’m way up , outta here
I used to want a pair of forces and sum rocawear
But now the condo in Miami got a yacht in there
Bad bitch salutar on the side of Aires
Meek Mill
What beat should I smoke next????
Gianni Davids
We need a album men I can't sleep nigga
elijah
Meek who produced this? And please record this track. You are my inspiration bro
imma finesse
Need that album folks
prodbyEON
🙌🏽🧐
Acesiz Official
🇬🇧
Crystal Clear
The guy who created this beat, honestly deserves a medal…
joseph clark
Honestly
Young God
Othellabeats
Wedderburn
For real yow its tuff 🔥🔥🔥🔥