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 The 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[save it]
Boss Ricky Ross, stand tall City Hall
I'm the hottest in the city got dem rida niggas with me
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[yea]
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 song "Hottest In The City" by Meek Mill is a braggadocious track where the rapper asserts his dominance over his competition. He claims that he is the hottest in the city and no one can top him. Meek Mill states that he is even hotter than the whip he came in and harder than the pavement. He is dropping hits back to back, and he is a rainmaker. Meek Mill also takes a jab at another rapper, saying that he is the top noodle like Raymond and that he should save it.
Meek Mill shows love to his home city, Philly, and mentions that he has the real ride or die niggas with him. He says that he can be anywhere, any block, or any hood because he is not afraid. Meek Mill boasts that he is a beast at rapping and takes shots at those who diss him. Omelly accompanies him with his choppa in his fizzy, adding to the confidence Meek Mill radiates throughout the song.
In conclusion, "Hottest In The City" by Meek Mill is a track that asserts the rapper's dominance on the game. He claims to have the hottest rhymes, the hardest hits, and the best crew in Philly.
Line by Line Meaning
Hottest In The City [x4]
The singer is extremely popular and successful in their city.
Ain't no body gonna top
No one can surpass the singer's level of success.
Meek Milly I'm flammin
The singer, Meek Mill, is on fire with success.
Hotter den da whip I came in, harder den da pavement
The artist is incredibly successful and powerful, even more so than the car they arrived in or the ground beneath them.
Droppin on dese niggas back to back I'm rainmaker
The artist is dropping hit after hit, making a lot of money in the process.
'Cause you the top noodle like Raymond[save it]
The singer is speaking to someone who thinks they are at the top but is actually just like the popular character Raymond from the television show 'Everybody Loves Raymond.'
Boss Ricky Ross, stand tall City Hall
The singer is referencing rapper Rick Ross and saying that they are standing tall like a government building.
I'm the hottest in the city got dem rida niggas with me
The artist is the most successful in their city and has a group of loyal supporters with them.
When they let me out the cell I was bobbin like I'm Diddy
The artist was incredibly excited and dancing when they were released from jail, similar to Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
Den Omelly came to scoop with da choppa in his fizzy {like}
The artist's associate, Omelly, came to pick them up in a car with a gun in it.
Like what it is, what's really good
The singer is asking what's going on and what's really happening.
I be anywhere, any block, any hood
The artist is confident and successful in any neighborhood.
All my niggas ride hard like a inny should
The singer's associates are all tough and loyal.
I be beastin these rap niggas like a skinny should
The singer is dominating other rappers even though they are skinny.
In yo area puffy on scovo, I jus wanna make a little change OBAMA
The singer is referencing their success in an area and making a comparison to Sean 'Puffy' Combs. They also want to make some money, like former President Obama's campaign slogan 'Change.'
Me and Osama co-45ers get the bustin I ain't talkin yo mama {Nigga m the}
The artist and their associate, who has a gun, are ready to use it to defend themselves. They are not talking about the listener's mother.
It's Philly Mill, is he really real?
The artist is questioning their own authenticity to make sure they are truly themselves.
Hold up, let me tell dese niggas how I really feel
The singer is saying they are about to speak their true thoughts and feelings.
Bitch nigga come home for a stripe, start dissin niggas on a tape {fuck outta here}
The singer is calling out someone who was locked up and then started to badmouth others once they were released.
Shout out to G-Raw, shout out to nigga Vok, shout out to black Neil real niggas on top
The artist is giving a shoutout to some of their associates and calling them 'real niggas.'
I'm on my different sht, can't stop won't stop
The artist is doing their own thing and won't let anything stop them.
Send Omelly out with 30 and he ain't gon stop
The artist's associate, Omelly, has a gun with 30 rounds and is ready to use it to defend themselves.
He gonna do you niggas dirty like a floor mop
Omelly is going to take down their enemies with ease.
Hit you on the first row of bull shots, more shots
Omelly will shoot many rounds at their enemies, including in their most vulnerable spots.
Heard about your little diss, you ain't drop
The singer heard about someone talking bad about them but hasn't seen any actual evidence.
The mix tapes real niggas who ain't cop it
The singer's mixtape is successful among their core fanbase, who are loyal and real people.
My bag oh ain't I, I'm in my bag oh ain't I
The singer is experiencing a lot of success and feels like they have it all: they are 'in their bag.'
40 on my hip, one up in the chamber
The artist has a gun on their hip with one bullet loaded in the chamber.
30 in the clit, walk up like a stranger
The artist has 30 bullets in their gun's magazine and will approach strangers aggressively.
You with all of dat, dey be like dats a flamer {'Cause I'm da}
The singer's enemies might think they are successful and powerful, but they are just like the character Raymond from earlier. The singer is the real deal.
I spit flame, Luke Kane yea I finished him
The singer raps very well and has defeated other rappers, like the video game character Liu Kang.
I give it to em niggas raw like Dominicans[yea]
The artist gives their all in their performances, like the way Dominicans prepare their food.
Hater, I got plenty dem but like Arsenial, I semmie dem really tho
The artist has a lot of haters, but they just ignore them like an imaginary character from the movie 'Cats & Dogs.'
Will is blue, fuck a nigga ass like Omelio, Niggas say I'm sick but I'm illy tho
The artist is feeling blue and sad, but will still attack their enemies like Omelio. They also don't care what others say about them.
I be on some shit behind prints till something hit me with a pretty hoe
The singer is focused on their music and making money until they meet an attractive woman.
Be on the southside but in North Philly tho, really tho
The artist may be in one part of the city, but they are still true to their roots in North Philly.
Bird by the pound, but crack by the o-z, I'm so fly all your hoes know me
The singer can sell marijuana in bulk and crack cocaine by the 'ounce.' They are also very attractive to women.
Me, Oski, Haddy dropped the matix tough, hittin bitches like the batter up, you mad at dem
The singer and their associates are very successful and have a lot of power. They are also very attractive to women and some people may be jealous.
We gettin paper, hater how you made it? forty-orty, jump all on it we gettin major
The singer and their associates are making a lot of money and are successful. They are also drinking 40 oz. bottles of malt liquor, which they are very happy about.
Young player, more like Kobe play for the Lakers, with cavali Pardas in multi-color flavors
The artist and their associates are young and successful, like basketball player Kobe Bryant when he played for the Los Angeles Lakers. They also wear expensive clothing from the brand 'Cavalli' in many different colors.
Writer(s): ORLANDO JAHLIL TUCKER, ROBERT RIHMEEK WILLIAMS
Contributed by Henry S. 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