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.
Hottest In Da City
Meek Mill Lyrics
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Ain't no body gonna top
Meek Milly I'm flammin
Hotter den da whip I came in, harder den da pavement
Droppin on dese niggas back to back I'm rainmaker
'Cause you the top noodle like Raymond
Boss Ricky Ross, stand tall City Hall
When they let me out the cell I was bobbin like I'm Diddy
Den Omelly came to scoop with da choppa in his fizzy {like}
Like what it is, what's really good
I be anywhere, any block, any hood
All my niggas ride hard like a inny should
I be beastin these rap niggas like a skinny should
In yo area puffy on scovo, I jus wanna make a little change OBAMA
Me and Osama co-45ers get the bustin I ain't talkin yo mama {Nigga m the}
It's Philly Mill, is he really real?
Hold up, let me tell dese niggas how I really feel
Bitch nigga come home for a stripe, start dissin niggas on a tape {fuck outta here}
Shout out to G-Raw, shout out to nigga Vok, shout out to black Neil real niggas on top
I'm on my different sht, can't stop won't stop
Send Omelly out with 30 and he ain't gon stop
He gonna do you niggas dirty like a floor mop
Hit you on the first row of bull shots, more shots
Heard about your little diss, you ain't drop
The mix tapes real niggas who ain't cop it
My bag oh ain't I, I'm in my bag oh ain't I
40 on my hip, one up in the chamber
30 in the clit, walk up like a stranger
You with all of dat, dey be like dats a flamer {'Cause I'm da}
I spit flame, Luke Kane yea I finished him
I give it to em niggas raw like Dominicans
Hater, I got plenty dem but like Arsenial, I semmie dem really tho
Will is blue, fuck a nigga ass like Omelio, Niggas say I'm sick but I'm illy tho
I be on some shit behind prints till something hit me with a pretty hoe
Be on the southside but in North Philly tho, really tho
Bird by the pound, but crack by the o-z, I'm so fly all your hoes know me
Me, Oski, Haddy dropped the matix tough, hittin bitches like the batter up, you mad at dem
We gettin paper, hater how you made it? forty-orty, jump all on it we gettin major
Young player, more like Kobe play for the Lakers, with cavali Pardas in multi-color flavors
The lyrics to Meek Mill's "Hottest In Da City" are an ode to his status as the top rapper in his hometown of Philadelphia. He boasts about his talent, fame, and success, claiming that nobody can top him. He compares his hotness to flames that are hotter than the whip he drove in on and the pavement he's walking on. He drops disses on other rappers who diss him and mentions his crew of "rida niggas" who ride with him.
Meek displays his aggressive and competitive nature, both in his lyrics and flow. He uses vivid imagery and wordplay to convey his message, referencing pop culture icons such as Diddy and Obama, and using metaphors like "send Omelly out with 30 and he ain't gon stop, he gonna do you niggas dirty like a floor mop, hit you on the first row of bull shots, more shots". Meek emphasizes that he is on a different level from his competitors and is determined to keep climbing to the top.
Line by Line Meaning
Hottest In The City
I am the most popular artist in the city right now.
Ain't no body gonna top
No one can surpass my current level of success.
Meek Milly I'm flammin
My name is Meek Mill and I am on fire right now.
Hotter den da whip I came in, harder den da pavement
I am even hotter than the car I arrived in and tougher than the ground beneath me.
Droppin on dese niggas back to back I'm rainmaker
I am consistently releasing hits one after another, like a rainmaker.
'Cause you the top noodle like Raymond
You may think you are at the top, but you are just like a regular noodle compared to me, the king of the city, like Raymond from the TV show.
Boss Ricky Ross, stand tall City Hall
I am a boss like Rick Ross and have the respect of the entire city.
I'm the hottest in the city got dem rida niggas with me
I am the most successful artist in the city and I have a group of loyal followers with me.
When they let me out the cell I was bobbin like I'm Diddy
When I was released from prison, I was celebrating with the same energy as Diddy.
Den Omelly came to scoop with da choppa in his fizzy {like}
Then Omelly came to pick me up in his car with a gun in his hand.
Like what it is, what's really good
What's going on? What's the current situation?
I be anywhere, any block, any hood
I can be found in any area of the city.
All my niggas ride hard like a inny should
All of my friends are loyal and put in as much effort as they should.
I be beastin these rap niggas like a skinny should
I am dominating over other rappers like a skinny person would in a workout.
In yo area puffy on scovo, I jus wanna make a little change OBAMA
I am in your neighborhood, driving around and trying to make some money like Obama wanted to bring about change.
Me and Osama co-45ers get the bustin I ain't talkin yo mama {Nigga m the}
Me and my friend Osama have guns and are willing to use them. I'm not joking around.
It's Philly Mill, is he really real?
People are questioning whether I truly am as successful and powerful as I seem.
Hold up, let me tell dese niggas how I really feel
Wait a minute, let me express my true feelings to these people.
Bitch nigga come home for a stripe, start dissin niggas on a tape {fuck outta here}
Other rappers are becoming successful and then trying to create drama by dissing others, which I won't tolerate.
Shout out to G-Raw, shout out to nigga Vok, shout out to black Neil real niggas on top
Shout out to my friends G-Raw, Vok, and black Neil who are true and loyal friends who are also succeeding.
I'm on my different sht, can't stop won't stop
I am unique and can't be stopped or slowed down.
Send Omelly out with 30 and he ain't gon stop
I sent my friend Omelly out with a gun and he won't stop until the job is done.
He gonna do you niggas dirty like a floor mop
He will beat you badly and leave you feeling ashamed, like a dirty mop on a floor.
Hit you on the first row of bull shots, more shots
He will shoot at you multiple times and accurately, aiming for your bullseye area.
Heard about your little diss, you ain't drop
I have heard about your attempt to diss me, but it wasn't very successful.
The mix tapes real niggas who ain't cop it
Only real people who are dedicated to hip hop have listened to my mix tape.
My bag oh ain't I, I'm in my bag oh ain't I
I am doing really well right now and feeling great about it.
40 on my hip, one up in the chamber
I have a gun with 40 bullets in it, and one already loaded and ready to fire.
30 in the clit, walk up like a stranger
I have another gun with 30 bullets in a secret location, and I will approach people unexpectedly.
You with all of dat, dey be like dats a flamer {'Cause I'm da}
You may think you're hot stuff, but other people see you as just an imitator or wannabe because I am the true king.
I spit flame, Luke Kane yea I finished him
My rap lyrics are so hot that they are like flames, and I am able to defeat other competitors like Luke Kane.
I give it to em niggas raw like Dominicans
I am straightforward and honest with my lyrics, like how Dominicans prepare their food unprocessed and without additives.
Hater, I got plenty dem but like Arsenial, I semmie dem really tho
I have a lot of haters, but I ignore them like the soccer player Arsenial would just pretend to pass the ball.
Will is blue, fuck a nigga ass like Omelio, Niggas say I'm sick but I'm illy tho
I am feeling down, but I am still willing to fight and beat people up like my friend Omelio would. People say I am sick, but I am actually great.
I be on some shit behind prints till something hit me with a pretty hoe
I am working hard and focused behind the scenes until something comes up, maybe even a pretty woman.
Be on the southside but in North Philly tho, really tho
I may be from the south side of Philly, but I am still active and respected in the north side as well.
Bird by the pound, but crack by the o-z, I'm so fly all your hoes know me
I may be dealing drugs in different amounts, but I am still so cool that everyone knows who I am, including all of your girlfriends.
Me, Oski, Haddy dropped the matix tough, hittin bitches like the batter up, you mad at dem
Me, Oski, and Haddy are creating great music and have a powerful presence, going after girls with as much force as a baseball batter. This may upset some people.
We gettin paper, hater how you made it? forty-orty, jump all on it we gettin major
We are making a lot of money and succeeding, while haters are questioning how we did it. We are going to keep going and become even more successful.
Young player, more like Kobe play for the Lakers, with cavali Pardas in multi-color flavors
I am a young talent like Kobe Bryant who played for the Lakers, and I have expensive sneakers in many different colors.
Writer(s): Orlando Jahlil Tucker, Robert Rihmeek Williams
Contributed by Oliver K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kurtis Conix
2022 still bumping!! 🎰📍
D G
8 years gone by, still jamming all the way up to berk side down south too
D G
@WIZDOM TRUST facts
WIZDOM TRUST
aaand still
West coast 🌴
Who still bumping this song 2021? 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Arthur Williams
Hot Throwback 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥LEGEND. #FREEMEEKMILL
Smooth like butter 📼
2020? Who still bumping this song 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Edian
2019 and he still got omelly watching his back
eyensteyn
This definitely from like 2010 or so
NFJ IZZY
Edian Rite