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 Deserve This
Meek Mill Lyrics
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We ain't going to blame it on you
We ain't going to blame it on
Late night ringing on you
We ain't going to blame it on that
We ain't going to aim on you
Said you would never cheat what a shame
On youTimes you thinking I'm sleep
Got your phone on silent all vibrating the
SheetsWhen they took me to jail
Thought you was waiting on me
Messing with the same old lames
That was all hating on
MeAll that shit you said all
Them lies you told all that shit you did
Those fake dreams you soldIt
Don't take rocket
Scientist to figure why I'm so cold
Got a ice box in my chest
Girl my heart on froze
In the song "I Deserve This" by Meek Mill, the lyrics delve into a tumultuous relationship dynamic where blame is being tossed back and forth between the two parties. The first line, "Go head and blame it on me, We ain't going to blame it on you," sets the tone for the song as a conversation between two individuals who are acknowledging their faults without necessarily taking responsibility for them. There's a sense of defiance and refusal to accept blame, creating a tense and confrontational atmosphere.
The lyrics then touch upon themes of infidelity and mistrust, with lines such as "Said you would never cheat what a shame on you" which suggest betrayal and deceit within the relationship. The singer seems to be questioning their partner's loyalty, highlighting moments where they feel deceived and misled. The imagery of someone thinking they are sleeping while actually being observant of suspicious behavior adds to the overall theme of distrust and deception.
As the song progresses, the focus shifts to a period of separation or conflict, possibly referencing a time when the singer was incarcerated. The lyrics mention being taken to jail and expecting their partner to wait for them, only to find out they were engaging with individuals who were envious and antagonistic towards the singer. This betrayal adds another layer of complexity to the relationship, illustrating a cycle of hurt and disappointment.
The closing lines of the verse evoke a sense of emotional detachment and numbness, with the singer describing themselves as having an "ice box in my chest" and a "heart on froze." This imagery conveys a deep sense of hurt and emotional shutdown, hinting at the toll that the relationship dynamics have taken on the singer. The lyrics overall paint a vivid picture of a tumultuous and strained relationship marked by betrayal, mistrust, and hurt, further underscored by the defiant and resentful tone prevalent throughout the verse.
Line by Line Meaning
Go head and blame it on me
Feel free to place the blame on me
We ain't going to blame it on you
We won't hold you accountable
Late night ringing on you
Late night calls directed at you
We ain't going to blame it on that
We won't attribute it to that
We ain't going to aim on you
We won't target you
Said you would never cheat what a shame on you
You said you would never cheat, what a disappointment
Times you thinking I'm sleep
The times you assume I'm unaware
Shit you thinking I'm sweet
Stuff you believe I'm gullible
Got your phone on silent all vibrating the sheets
Your phone is on silent but vibrating loudly beneath the sheets
When they took me to jail
When I was arrested
Thought you was waiting on me
I thought you were anticipating my return
Messing with the same old lames that was all hating on me
Engaging with the same uninteresting people who were resentful towards me
All that shit you said all them lies you told all that shit you did
All the things you said, the lies you told, the actions you took
Those fake dreams you sold
Those false hopes you provided
It don't take rocket scientist to figure why I'm so cold
It's not difficult to understand why I'm distant
Got a ice box in my chest
Feels like I have an ice-cold heart
Girl my heart on froze
My heart is completely frozen
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@meekmill
im here!!!!!!!!!
@UCbaker
You're the greatest 🤞🏾I appreciate your motivation! I used to want you to save me 😂😂but I've realized that if I couldn't get the motivation to do it myself, then I'm missing the point of the music 🤞🏾
#blessings #do4self #toronto #oshawacrime
@Gudvibeonly
Same ❤️...finally🤦🏻♀️
@owengregory3963
R.I.P
@audemarsbriscoe2702
You forgot about us meek?
@gabrielburgis1171
One of Da Realest! Big Salutes
@tinasmith8946
For those listening to this song. Make that promise to never give up on yourself. Forgive yourself and keep pushing forward. Experiences only make you stronger.
@antoinette2730
💯
@blessedcrewmusic588
Lovely coment
@rizzo2768
U already 💪