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.
I'm A Thug
Meek Mill Lyrics
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Pu$haz Ink the label, yeah, they're my niggas
You know she keep her nails done, her weave spiffy
Take it to the house and get jiggy
Nigga, I'm a thug, fuck the cops and the judge
Nigga, I'm a thug, fuck the cops and the judge (ha, okay)
Nigga, I'm a thug, fuck the cops and the judge (uh watch, full honey)
Nigga, I'm a thug, fuck the cops and the judge
Fresh off the block, I got work
And if you talkin' bout colors, well I got purp
The last girl I dated, that bitch got hurt
Put that on something, nigga, that's on my turf
Riding in the whip, ri-riding in the whip
And if she ain't fucking, then she flying off a cliff
Nigga never sleep, nigga never eat shrimp
She heard a nigga faithful, bitch, that's a myth
I'm bout to bring the coast back, bout to bring the coast back
I be burning bread, yep, nigga go and toast that
Taking niggas' bitches, better get your bitch Lojacked
Like a condom wrapper, nigga, get your ass tore back
One twenty on the dash, no seat belt
So motherfucking high, a nigga need help
Money over broke bitches, yeah a nigga mean that
That head was so good, a nigga felt it in his kneecaps
If you're looking for me, nigga, come get me
Pu$haz Ink the label, yeah, they're my niggas
You know she keep her nails done, her weave spiffy
Take it to the house and get jiggy
Nigga, I'm a thug, fuck the cops and the judge
Nigga, I'm a thug, fuck the cops and the judge (Fuck em!)
Nigga, I'm a thug, fuck the cops and the judge (YG whadup)
Nigga, I'm a thug, fuck the cops and the judge
Glock 40, posted in the field like a cornerback
Middle of the summer, I be out there where the corner at
Started with a eight-ball, then I bought a quarter back
Put a price on your head, nigga, I could order that
Cocaine-selling two time felon
Y'all niggas telling, fuck around we crack your melon
All this kush I be inhaling, y'all niggas be jealous
Bad bitch with me, buying shoes like Cinderella
She gon fuck the whole team, I be on lean
Sipping on purp, me, my nigga Dean
Pigeon in the kitchen, fresh off the triple beam
We get straight down to that money, no ifs ands are in between, wo
I be rolling, nigga I be rolling
In this Panamera, whip that bitch like it was stolen
Prezzie on my wrist, thirty racks all golden
And my neck all frozen, little nigga, I be holding, bitch
If you're looking for me, nigga, come get me
Pu$haz Ink the label, yeah, they're my niggas
You know she keep her nails done, her weave spiffy
Take it to the house and get jiggy
Nigga, I'm a thug, fuck the cops and the judge
Nigga, I'm a thug, fuck the cops and the judge
Nigga, I'm a thug, fuck the cops and the judge
Nigga, I'm a thug, fuck the cops and the judge
I got the strap cocked, right ready to go
I got your girl on my phone ready to ho
Y'all know niggas ain't fucking with me
Y'all know my nigga Mustard on the beat
I got the strap cocked, right ready to go
I got your girl on my phone ready to ho
Y'all know niggas ain't fucking with me
Y'all know my nigga Mustard on the beat, ho
If you're looking for me, nigga, come get me
Pu$haz Ink the label, yeah, they're my niggas
You know she keep her nails done, her weave spiffy
Take it to the house and get jiggy
Nigga, I'm a thug, fuck the cops and the judge
Nigga, I'm a thug, fuck the cops and the judge
Nigga, I'm a thug, fuck the cops and the judge
Nigga, I'm a thug, fuck the cops and the judge
In Meek Mill's song "I'm a Thug", he emphasizes his thug persona and disregards the authority of the police and the justice system. He makes it clear that he is not one to mess with and that he is a part of the Pushaz Ink label. He also mentions his work as a drug dealer and his assets, such as his car and jewelry. The repeated phrase "fuck the cops and the judge" emphasizes his contempt for the law and his determination to live his life on his own terms.
The lyrics in "I'm a Thug" reflect the mentality of many gangsta rap songs that became popular in the late 90s and early 2000s. Meek Mill highlights his street credibility, which is often associated with being tough, ruthless, and unafraid to engage in criminal activities. His lyrics also reflect the reality of many young Black men who have grown up in urban areas with limited opportunities and have turned to drug dealing and other illegal activities as a means of survival.
The song's chorus, "If you're looking for me, nigga, come get me," suggests that Meek Mill is not afraid of confrontation and is willing to defend himself if necessary. The use of the word "nigga" is also reflective of the culture of many urban neighborhoods where the term has been reclaimed by Black people as a term of familiarity and endearment.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're looking for me, nigga, come get me
I'm not hiding, come find me if you want to
Pu$haz Ink the label, yeah, they're my niggas
I have a strong support system in my record label
You know she keep her nails done, her weave spiffy
The woman I'm with takes good care of herself
Take it to the house and get jiggy
Let's go back to my place and have fun
Nigga, I'm a thug, fuck the cops and the judge
I'm a tough guy and I don't care about authority
Fresh off the block, I got work
I just got drugs to sell
And if you talkin' bout colors, well I got purp
If you want purple weed, I have it
The last girl I dated, that bitch got hurt
My ex-girlfriend suffered some consequences from being with me
Put that on something, nigga, that's on my turf
I'm serious, and I'll defend my territory
Riding in the whip, ri-riding in the whip
I'm driving around
And if she ain't fucking, then she flying off a cliff
If a woman isn't willing to have sex, I'm not interested in her
Nigga never sleep, nigga never eat shrimp
I'm always working and don't have time for luxuries like shrimp
She heard a nigga faithful, bitch, that's a myth
I'm not interested in being faithful to just one woman
I'm bout to bring the coast back, bout to bring the coast back
I'm going to lead a revival of West Coast rap music
I be burning bread, yep, nigga go and toast that
I spend money recklessly
Taking niggas' bitches, better get your bitch Lojacked
I seduce and steal other men's girlfriends
Like a condom wrapper, nigga, get your ass tore back
I'm going to harm anyone who messes with me
One twenty on the dash, no seat belt
I drive recklessly and disregard safety
So motherfucking high, a nigga need help
I'm under the influence of drugs and struggling to function
Money over broke bitches, yeah a nigga mean that
I prioritize money over relationships with women who don't have money
That head was so good, a nigga felt it in his kneecaps
I recently received great oral sex
Glock 40, posted in the field like a cornerback
I am armed and ready to defend myself
Middle of the summer, I be out there where the corner at
I am always on the street corner selling drugs
Started with a eight-ball, then I bought a quarter back
I began selling drugs in small quantities and have now escalated to larger amounts
Put a price on your head, nigga, I could order that
I am threatening and dangerous to those who cross me
Cocaine-selling two time felon
I have been convicted of selling cocaine twice
Y'all niggas telling, fuck around we crack your melon
I will harm or kill anyone who talks to the police about me
All this kush I be inhaling, y'all niggas be jealous
I smoke a lot of marijuana and others are envious
Bad bitch with me, buying shoes like Cinderella
I have an attractive woman with me who I spoil with gifts
She gon fuck the whole team, I be on lean
The woman I'm with is going to have sex with me and my friends, and I'm high on codeine cough syrup
Sipping on purp, me, my nigga Dean
I'm drinking purple drank with my friend Dean
Pigeon in the kitchen, fresh off the triple beam
I am cooking and packaging drugs in my kitchen
We get straight down to that money, no ifs ands are in between, wo
We focus on making money with no hesitation or distractions
I be rolling, nigga I be rolling
I am driving around
In this Panamera, whip that bitch like it was stolen
I am driving a Porsche Panamera and treating it recklessly
Prezzie on my wrist, thirty racks all golden
I have an expensive watch and $30,000 in cash
And my neck all frozen, little nigga, I be holding, bitch
I have expensive jewelry and guns
I got the strap cocked, right ready to go
I have a gun ready to use if necessary
I got your girl on my phone ready to ho
I have a woman who is willing to have sex with me
Y'all know niggas ain't fucking with me
Others are intimidated by me
Y'all know my nigga Mustard on the beat
My friend Mustard produced this song
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Keenan Jackson, Robert Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thebuzz6907
Who is listening in 2024
@chifirock
Listen all the time. Legendary song for all time. Big respect to YG
@YourPlug1
I used to bump tf out this shit when I was 14 lol I miss them old YG days when nobody knew him
@joseant818
Facts fam💯
@Darielballing27
@Mo a dead homies those the memories I ain’t forgetting
@shakinbottles
Fr homie life fucked up when he went big
@devonkassner7600
Timeless tune right here . Wishing blessings on everyone in 2022
@ikiiLLiin
for you too bro!
@sadfdgtrgfvdstgfes
West siide
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