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.
Ice Cream
Meek Mill Lyrics
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This year it's all about us so fuck the other side
Gotta get killed on camera for us to come alive
Well shit we dead already from all this homicide
In my cell hangin' from a rope
When you get less time for rape than for sellin' dope
When you get the same time for dope that you do a murder
Innocent 'til guilty, guilty the verdict
Cause we was goin' to war with ourselves over that coca
And they was tryna hurt us, lock us so far in the mountains
Couldn't get no service and our families couldn't service us
Fightin' a silent war with a silencer
Like racin' a Lamborghini with a Challenger
And the feds gon' follow us
Label us as terrorists and then they drop bombs on us
And we turn to media, they lie to us
Nobody really speakin' on them courtrooms that bodied us
Labeled us as hooligans, we trappin' and we movin' it
Kids barely eatin' at that table with that tuna fish
Back to lunchtime, I'ma order the noodle dish
Dinner time I was on the corner, me and Lucifer
Who you s'posed to call when the cops the ones shootin' you?
Nobody
Talked to the Shmurdas and I told 'em keep their head up
And when you touch down, stay focused and get your bread up
Cause when you're gettin' to it the people be gettin' fed up
They buildin' brand new jails for us, don't make your bed up
Use your head, dog, and beware
Certain niggas just ain't good for you dont bring them near ya
I'm young, black, and I get money, my swag serious
America's worst nightmare, I'm what they're scared of
Fresh back home, they had to sit me down
I come back home, they talkin' Nicki now?
I spit like a drummer that hold 50 rounds
And for my walkthroughs it cost 60 pounds
Of Sour D, Hollywood, I should be
But that hood shit bring the hood out of me
I be on the 'gram like I hit the lottery
Buyin' every car, every house I see, tryna be
A gangsta, I was tryna be a king
You're tryna score a point, I was tryna get a ring
Couple niggas got happy, heard I was in the bink
'Til they let me out my cell, I jumped right up in that sink
Balenciaga red interior, they're inferior
I made a couple milli in jail, I'm dead serious
Monkey ass hoes like George and head curious
Flow so wavy man I should've been an aquarius
I'm talkin' to Hov on the jail call
Get so many letters that they thinkin' it's mail fraud
When I fell on the money they said that I fell off
We got like, 6 mansions, 12 lofts
3 condos, any apartments? Hell naw
Just all penthouses, nigga I've been 'bout it
Gets in, gets out it, like it's a robbery
I came up from the bottom and ain't no stoppin' me
Meek Mill's song "Ice Cream" is a powerful commentary on the struggles of the Black community in America. The opening line, "the revolution shall be televised," sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, which focus on the need for change and the ongoing fight for justice. Meek Mill raps about the inequality that exists in the criminal justice system, pointing out the disparity in sentencing for drug offenses versus violent crimes. He also addresses police brutality and the impact it has on the lives of Black people, suggesting that the only time the world pays attention is when someone is killed on camera.
The second half of the song takes a more personal turn, with Meek Mill discussing his own experiences with incarceration and wealth. He boasts about his success, buying cars and houses, but also acknowledges the danger of getting caught up in the wrong crowd. He encourages his listeners to stay focused and make smart choices, recognizing that the odds are stacked against them in a system that views them as criminals first and foremost.
Overall, "Ice Cream" is a powerful message from Meek Mill about the need for social and political change in America. It's both a call to action and a cautionary tale, urging listeners to fight for their rights while also recognizing the harsh realities of the world they live in.
Line by Line Meaning
The revolution shall be televised
The changes we're making will be broadcasted to the world
This year it's all about us so fuck the other side
We're focusing on ourselves and don't care about anyone else
Gotta get killed on camera for us to come alive
We won't be noticed unless we're killed in a way that can be broadcasted
Well shit we dead already from all this homicide
There's already been so much killing that it's like we're dead
In my cell hangin' from a rope
I feel trapped and hopeless
When you get less time for rape than for sellin' dope
The justice system doesn't make sense
When you get the same time for dope that you do a murder
The punishments for different crimes aren't fair
Innocent 'til guilty, guilty the verdict
The justice system assumes guilt before innocence
Before you even started that Harley, no we ain't notice
We didn't pay attention to the warning signs
Cause we was goin' to war with ourselves over that coca
We were fighting over drugs instead of uniting
And they was tryna hurt us, lock us so far in the mountains
The government was trying to keep us isolated
Couldn't get no service and our families couldn't service us
We were cut off from the world and our loved ones
Fightin' a silent war with a silencer
We're fighting a hidden, unseen battle
Like racin' a Lamborghini with a Challenger
We're up against something bigger and more powerful
And the feds gon' follow us
The government will always be watching and tracking us
Label us as terrorists and then they drop bombs on us
They use fear tactics to justify their violence against us
And we turn to media, they lie to us
Even the news we rely on can't be trusted
Nobody really speakin' on them courtrooms that bodied us
No one's talking about the injustice happening in the courtrooms
Labeled us as hooligans, we trappin' and we movin' it
They call us criminals while we're just trying to make a living
Kids barely eatin' at that table with that tuna fish
People are struggling to provide for their families
Back to lunchtime, I'ma order the noodle dish
I'm trying to make the best of what I have
Dinner time I was on the corner, me and Lucifer
I had to do what I had to do to survive
Who you s'posed to call when the cops the ones shootin' you?
There's no one to turn to when the people in power are hurting us
Talked to the Shmurdas and I told 'em keep their head up
I'm encouraging others to stay strong and hopeful
And when you touch down, stay focused and get your bread up
When you're released from prison, stay determined to succeed
Cause when you're gettin' to it the people be gettin' fed up
When you're successful, others may become jealous or resentful
They buildin' brand new jails for us, don't make your bed up
The system is set up against us - don't give in
Use your head, dog, and beware
Be smart and cautious
Certain niggas just ain't good for you dont bring them near ya
Some people will only bring negativity and danger
I'm young, black, and I get money, my swag serious
I'm proud of my success and who I am
America's worst nightmare, I'm what they're scared of
My success as a black man threatens the status quo
Fresh back home, they had to sit me down
People are eager to hear about my experiences
I come back home, they talkin' Nicki now?
People are more interested in my personal life than my experiences
I spit like a drummer that hold 50 rounds
My flow is powerful and intense
And for my walkthroughs it cost 60 pounds
I'm making money just by walking through establishments
Of Sour D, Hollywood, I should be
I should be living the lavish Hollywood lifestyle
But that hood shit bring the hood out of me
I can't forget where I came from
I be on the 'gram like I hit the lottery
I'm living the life that everyone wishes they had
Buyin' every car, every house I see, tryna be
I'm trying to prove myself and my success to others
A gangsta, I was tryna be a king
I used to try to be tough, but now I want to be a leader
You're tryna score a point, I was tryna get a ring
I'm focused on achieving something bigger than just a win
Couple niggas got happy, heard I was in the bink
Some people were happy to hear I was in prison
'Til they let me out my cell, I jumped right up in that sink
I was relieved to be out of prison
Balenciaga red interior, they're inferior
My possessions show my superior status
I made a couple milli in jail, I'm dead serious
I was still able to make money while in prison
Monkey ass hoes like George and head curious
People are more interested in my personal life than my experiences
Flow so wavy man I should've been an aquarius
My flow is smooth and natural
I'm talkin' to Hov on the jail call
I have connections with important people
Get so many letters that they thinkin' it's mail fraud
I receive a lot of support from fans and friends
When I fell on the money they said that I fell off
People underestimated my success
We got like, 6 mansions, 12 lofts
I have multiple homes and properties
3 condos, any apartments? Hell naw
I only live in luxurious spaces
Just all penthouses, nigga I've been 'bout it
I only live in the best of the best
Gets in, gets out it, like it's a robbery
I'm in and out of places quickly, like a thief
I came up from the bottom and ain't no stoppin' me
I've overcome adversity and I won't be held back
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Corey Woods, Willie Mckinley Hutchinson, Joseph Anthony Cartagena
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Snappn100
ross verse gave me chills crazy flow
Anton Otororo
I am from the year 2320 and this is what inspired the masses.. #FreeMeekMill
Thomas Freeman
😂😂😂😂
Terrell Robertson
80s
Heroic777
Came back to this epic freestyle !!
TheReactionPlug
Meek been was rapping about what's going on and y'all finally wanna notice what's real !!! He the realest
Zemarr Jeter
Rs💯
Darius Brigham
Right!
Anmol
You right
Stephen Bryant
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