Robert Williams (born May 6, 1987), better known by his stage name Meek Mil… Read Full Bio ↴Robert Williams (born May 6, 1987), better known by his stage name Meek Mill, is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was briefly signed to T.I.'s label Grand Hustle Records and in February 2011 signed to Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group. He adopted the rap name “Meek Mill” after family and friends from his neighborhood kept referencing him by his middle name. Meek is coined as the latest rap phenomenon to come out of the city of Philadelphia.

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.

Give It to Em
Meek Mill Lyrics

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Dream team
The Life

(Meek Millz)
I aint no killer but don't push me
I look a n***a in his eyes tell yah if he p***y
Remembering the times the people would overlook me
The bitchs would try to play me

My future was looking shady
Wanted to be a star, they locked me behind bars
Trying to shatter my dreams
I tell you them times hard
I aint never give up
I hustled I grind hard
Put my faith in the lord I know ima shine hard
I had no choice but to win but the odds was against me
So I'm rolling through this b***h
With my 9s or my semi
My dad died when I was young so my mom would defend me
And my sister would protect me
Now them main n****s respect me
I had to learn to be a man
Learn to hold my hands
Learn to work that scale, turn them ounces into grams
Learn to stack this money work till 2 and feed the fam
Now I'm the best thing since zaf cur on da lamb
I got 30 in my glock, Move and I'm squeezing
Ocean drop, In the drop Head, Like I'm dreaming,
Leaning,
Addicted to the money I'm feaning
S**t you wish you saw, I seen it at 23,
Skinny n***a, Big dreams, lota pride,
Somebody get in the way of that it's homicide,
My heart cold as melly heart when his mom died and cold
Like tashima and ty when my aunt ronda died,
Nigga's got fat when we starved it wasn't ramadan,
But sunny days we aint need a lot of time,
So I'm like tony hawk on his skateboard I gotta grind,
What I wouldn't do for a dollar sign I don't know,
It aint bout money n***a I don't go,
Shoot him in his head now he john doe,
9 on me Ron doe,
I turn a f*****g quarter ounce into a condo,
I turn the condo into a f*****g (echo)f*****g

(Lou Williams)
And nock the breath out your boy, when tee got sinnest,
And I'm kind of tipsy so I'm spilling family business,
18 Lost my pop, too many years he's gone missing
My B mind gone that Alzheimer's s**t ridiculous,
Bright lights and flights,
See what this life will bring to you,
Bitch's favoring my name,
See what that s**t will bring to you,
The world is ice cold poncho shawn,
Show em with that flame will do,
9mm for evil he can aim too,
I seen it all before,
Seen my momma praying
Seen my b forget my name,
Seen my brothers walls cave in,
Life is but a dream to me,
Lately it's a nightmare,
Cause it's a war going on
And these n****s don't fight fare,
Ask em what the feeling like,
To see my family living right,
Proud of myself
Cause my name light up these philly nights,
Gotta hope I'm living right, and sorry for the tattoos,
But if I go tonight please take care of my nephews,

(Mel Love)
I make the song cry, make it drip, make it tear,
Told you n****s from the writ, from the tear,
Every beat that I get I'ma rip I'ma tear,
In pieces like deuces I'm'a be super sport coupin,
I said I'll be with the cool kids,
Chillin on some cool s**t srt eigheter,
Like some scrapers on some cool s**t,
I said we move s**t, Eat a d**k,
I dues this, They be on that goon s**t,
We on that looney toons s**t,
Bet I'd let that 2 spit,
Air sommin, Bet I let that 2 rip,
Tear sommin, roll me back we head hunting,
We be on that foreal a head buster,
A south sider, Product of my environment land buster,
I'll be in the newest coupe, rolling on some fruity fruit,
Shane look like juicy fruit, mixed up fruity loops,
Ayo where my boys at, squad up, Hoodie who,
B***h you either in the circle like a Hoola Hoop,
B***h I talk that like a en loop, Then I spit that fire,
You tire like an inter-tube, All these n****s flyers,
Call me pliers, I'll grip them dudes,
You should see how I be dipping through,
I said tell them they don't want this,
They can take a drum clip,
Candy and the powder in the package,
Like it's fun dip,
I be on that real s**t, they be on that nut s**t,

Cookie, p***y boy, bubble gum s**t,
B***h me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Meek Mill's song Give It to Em are a powerful reflection of the artist's struggle to make it in the rap industry, and the challenges he faced along the way. The song opens with the lines "I ain't no killer but don't push me / I look a n***a in his eyes tell yah if he p***y", which suggest that Mill was forced to be tough and stand up for himself in order to survive in a tough environment. He goes on to reflect on the times when he was overlooked and treated unfairly, particularly by women who didn't take him seriously. Despite these setbacks, Mill remained determined to succeed and worked hard to overcome the obstacles in his path.

In the second verse, Lou Williams takes over and provides his own perspective on the struggles he has faced in his life. He talks about losing his father at a young age, and the pain of dealing with his mother's prayers for him to stay safe. He also reflects on the toll that the rap lifestyle can take on a person, particularly when it comes to the emotional toll of constantly being on the road and away from loved ones. Through it all, Williams remains hopeful and committed to his craft, knowing that it is his passion for music that will keep him going even in the darkest times.

The final verse is performed by Mel Love, who brings an energy and intensity to the track that is both thrilling and intimidating. Love raps about his own experiences growing up in a tough neighborhood, where violence and crime were a constant threat. He talks about his love for hip hop and his desire to succeed in the industry, even if it means sacrificing relationships or other aspects of his life. Throughout the verse, Love weaves together a series of rapid-fire rhymes that showcase his impressive lyrical skills.

Overall, Meek Mill's Give It to Em is a powerful reflection on the struggles and challenges faced by young artists in the rap industry, and the determination and passion required to overcome them.

Line by Line Meaning

I aint no killer but don't push me
I may not be a violent person, but don't test me

I look a n***a in his eyes tell yah if he p***y
I can see through someone's facade and determine if they are weak

Remembering the times the people would overlook me
Recalling the moments when people underestimated me

The bitchs would try to play me
Women would try to manipulate or deceive me

My future was looking shady
My prospects for success were uncertain

Wanted to be a star, they locked me behind bars
I aspired to achieve fame, but I was imprisoned

Trying to shatter my dreams
Attempting to destroy my aspirations

I tell you them times hard
I can assure you that those were difficult times

I aint never give up
I never surrendered

I hustled I grind hard
I worked hard and persevered

Put my faith in the lord I know ima shine hard
I trusted in God and believed I would achieve great success

I had no choice but to win but the odds was against me
I had no other option but to succeed despite facing unfavorable circumstances

So I'm rolling through this b***h with my 9s or my semi
I navigate through this dangerous environment with my firearms

My dad died when I was young so my mom would defend me
Since my father passed away early, my mother had to protect me

And my sister would protect me
Additionally, my sister played a role in guarding me

Now them main n****s respect me
Now, the key individuals have admiration for me

I had to learn to be a man
I had to mature and take responsibility

Learn to hold my hands
Learn to control my actions and emotions

Learn to work that scale, turn them ounces into grams
Learn to operate the drug trade and convert units of measurement

Learn to stack this money work till 2 and feed the fam
Learn to accumulate wealth and financially support my family

Now I'm the best thing since zaf cur on da lamb
Nowadays, I am considered as remarkable as a rare and valuable gem

I got 30 in my glock, Move and I'm squeezing
I have 30 bullets in my handgun, and I will use them if necessary

Ocean drop, In the drop Head, Like I'm dreaming
The car's roof is open, and I feel like I'm in a blissful dream

Addicted to the money I'm feaning
I am deeply obsessed with making money

S**t you wish you saw, I seen it at 23
I have witnessed things that you can only imagine, starting at a very young age

Skinny n***a, Big dreams, lota pride
Despite my physical appearance, I have ambitious goals and immense self-esteem

Somebody get in the way of that it's homicide
If anyone obstructs my path to success, there will be deadly consequences

My heart cold as melly heart when his mom died and cold
My heart is as emotionally unfeeling as a person who has lost their mother

Like tashima and ty when my aunt ronda died
Similar to the emotional state of Tashima and Ty when their aunt Ronda passed away

Nigga's got fat when we starved it wasn't ramadan
People around me thrived while we suffered, without observing the fasting period of Ramadan

But sunny days we aint need a lot of time
During the good times, we didn't require a long duration to enjoy ourselves

So I'm like tony hawk on his skateboard I gotta grind
I am determined to work hard and persevere, just like Tony Hawk skating on his skateboard

What I wouldn't do for a dollar sign I don't know
I am willing to go to great lengths for money, and I can't fully comprehend the extent of my actions

It aint bout money n***a I don't go
I am not solely focused on money, and it does not dictate my actions

Shoot him in his head now he john doe
If I shoot him in the head, his identity will remain unknown

9 on me Ron doe
I have a 9mm firearm with me, ready to use

I turn a f*****g quarter ounce into a condo
I can transform and profit from a small drug quantity to a luxurious living space

I make the song cry, make it drip, make it tear
I evoke strong emotions through my music, causing listeners to become emotional

Told you n****s from the writ, from the tear
I warned you all from the beginning, from the beginning of my journey

Every beat that I get I'ma rip I'ma tear
I dominate and excel on every instrumental I encounter

In pieces like deuces I'm'a be super sport coupin
I will break down challengers and obstacles like playing cards, and I will be driving a luxurious sports car

I said I'll be with the cool kids, Chillin on some cool s**t srt eigheter
I associate myself with the popular and stylish individuals, engaging in enjoyable activities together

Like some scrapers on some cool s**t
Similar to customized cars driving around in a cool manner

I said we move s**t, Eat a d**k
I confidently declare that we take control and dominate, disregarding anyone who opposes us

I dues this, They be on that goon s**t, We on that looney toons s**t
I excel in what I do, while they involve themselves in violent behavior, we engage in fun and energetic activities

Bet I'd let that 2 spit, Air sommin, Bet I let that 2 rip
I guarantee that I will fire my gun, releasing shots into the air or directly at someone

Tear sommin, roll me back we head hunting, We be on that foreal a head buster
We destroy or dismantle anything in our way, and we are truly dangerous individuals

A south sider, Product of my environment land buster
I am from the south side and my behavior reflects the influence of my surroundings as a tough person

I'll be in the newest coupe, rolling on some fruity fruit
I will be driving a brand new sports car and enjoying the luxurious lifestyle

Shane look like juicy fruit, mixed up fruity loops
My flashy jewelry resembles the colorful and vibrant appearance of Juicy Fruit gum, just like the captivating beats in my music

Ayo where my boys at, squad up, Hoodie who
I'm calling out for my friends to gather together as a unified group, and Hoodie is the name of one of them

B***h you either in the circle like a Hoola Hoop
You must be a part of our close-knit group or be excluded like an outsider

B***h I talk that like a en loop, Then I spit that fire
I speak with confidence and authority, then I deliver intense and compelling music

You tire like an inter-tube
You become exhausted and irrelevant, like a deflated inner tube

All these n****s flyers, Call me pliers, I'll grip them dudes
Many of these guys are boastful and showy, but I will expose their weaknesses and take control

You should see how I be dipping through
You should witness my smooth and skillful movements

I said tell them they don't want this, They can take a drum clip
I warn them that they don't want to engage in a confrontation, as they may face the firepower of a fully loaded magazine

Candy and the powder in the package, Like it's fun dip
I compare the illegal drugs packaged with sugary candy, reminiscent of the childhood treat Fun Dip

I be on that real s**t, they be on that nut s**t
I engage in authentic and meaningful activities, while they involve themselves in foolish and senseless behavior

Cookie, p***y boy, bubble gum s**t
I dismiss them as weak individuals, comparing them to soft and chewy cookies or bubble gum

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