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.
Freshman
Meek Mill Lyrics
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I look a sucker in his
Eyes and tell you if he pussy
Remember runnin' times
The people would overlook me
The bitches would try to play me
My future was lookin' shady
Wanted to be a star
Tried to shred up my dream
I tell you them times hard
I ain't never give up, I hustled
I grind hard put my faith into God
I know I'ma shine hard
I had no choice, but the wind
But the odds was against me
So, I'm rollin' through this bitch with
My palms on the ceme'
My dad died when I was young
So, my mom would defend me
My sister would protect me
Now, the main niggas respect me
Had to learn to be a man
Learn to hold my hands
Learn to work that skill
Turn 'em ounces into grams
Learn to work that tool
Stack this money and feed the fam
Now, I'm the best thing since Africa
Went fell into the land
The lyrics of Meek Mill's song "Freshman" touch on themes such as perseverance, overcoming adversity, and the pursuit of success. The opening lines, "I ain't no killer, but don't push me, I look a sucker in his eyes and tell you if he pussy," convey a sense of self-assurance and determination. Meek Mill asserts that while he may not be a violent person, he won't hesitate to stand up for himself and call out those who try to undermine him.
The verse also delves into Meek Mill's personal journey and the challenges he faced along the way. He shares how people used to overlook him and how women would try to belittle him, while his future seemed uncertain and shady. Despite these setbacks, he remained focused on his goal of becoming a star. However, his dreams were temporarily shattered when he was locked behind bars, and his motivation was tested. Nevertheless, he never gave up and continued to hustle and grind, putting his faith in God.
Meek Mill reflects on the difficult circumstances he grew up in, with his father passing away at a young age and his mother and sister becoming his pillars of support. The line "Now, the main niggas respect me" signifies that he has earned the respect of his peers through his perseverance and success. He learned to be a man, to work hard, and to provide for his family. The final line, "Now, I'm the best thing since Africa went fell into the land," is a metaphorical statement emphasizing that Meek Mill's rise to prominence is significant and groundbreaking.
Overall, the lyrics of "Freshman" illustrate Meek Mill's determination to overcome obstacles, his sense of self-worth, and his triumph in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, I ain't no killer, but don't push me
I may not have a violent nature, but don't test me or provoke me
I look a sucker in his
Eyes and tell you if he pussy
I can easily see through someone's facade and determine if they're weak
Remember runnin' times
The people would overlook me
Recall the times when people used to ignore or underestimate me
The bitches would try to play me
My future was lookin' shady
Women used to manipulate me and things weren't looking promising for my future
Wanted to be a star
They locked me behind bars
I aspired to be successful, but circumstances led to my imprisonment
Tried to shred up my dream
I tell you them times hard
They attempted to destroy my dreams, and I must admit those times were difficult
I ain't never give up, I hustled
I grind hard put my faith into God
I know I'ma shine hard
I never gave up, but instead worked hard and relied on my faith in God, knowing that I will eventually succeed
I had no choice, but the wind
But the odds was against me
I felt like I had no other option, but luck and circumstances were not in my favor
So, I'm rollin' through this bitch with
My palms on the ceme'
Thus, I navigate through this difficult situation with caution and preparedness
My dad died when I was young
So, my mom would defend me
Losing my father at a young age made my mother become protective of me
My sister would protect me
Now, the main niggas respect me
Even my sister stood up for me, and now the most important people acknowledge and respect me
Had to learn to be a man
Learn to hold my hands
Learn to work that skill
Turn 'em ounces into grams
I had to mature and take responsibility, learning how to handle difficult situations and turn small amounts into significant ones
Learn to work that tool
Stack this money and feed the fam
I mastered my craft and earned enough money to support my family
Now, I'm the best thing since Africa
Went fell into the land
Now, I am considered to be incredibly significant and influential, just like the continent of Africa itself
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@AaronLewis06
The XXL '11 is like the NBA '03 draft class. Too much talent
@domseesthestorm4714
2013>2011
@Mystic.ape.
+RapMaster RAW Yep
@byron6507
+RapMaster RAW nah
@youngot9700
There acctauly wasnt a lot of talent in the 03 draft class besides Lebron, Melo, Wade, and Bosh. They were the biggest names in that class, and they were all drafted in the first 5 picks of the draft. Other than them, there was mabey 3 other 1 or 2 time all stars that didnt really last that long in the NBA.
@RIJOhc
JimmyBuckets Chicago dont compare Kendrick to Lebron
@Moflo808
no lie meek killed it
@romeowhite3957
Meek is a good rapper fr. He lost that Drake beef because of all the Drake dickriders
@romeowhite3957
Takyon I need my ears checked because of an opinion? Come on now... Besides DC4 is fuckin fire. You need your ears checked bro.
@ChargeViking2222
Takyon ur a dumbass u prolly listen to desiigner with your weak ass