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, âBloodHoundz,â 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 Philadelphiaâs 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, âIn My Bag.â
In 2008, Meek debuted the highly anticipated Flamerz 2 ââHottest In Da City,â which showcased more of his lyrical abilities with the singles, âSo Fly,â âProlli,â and âHottest In Da City.â 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 hopâs 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 â âThe Previewâ in August of 2009, which featured the chart topping hits, âMake âEm Say,â âImma Da Ish,â featuring Ms. Jade and âStarting Something,â 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 â Flamerz 3, âHottest In America â Gangster Grill Edition,â hosted by DJ Drama and featuring the songs: âBaby Girl,â âHottest In America,â and âIâm Killinem.â The highly anticipated cd is set to be released on January 19, 2010. Despite his stint in jail, Meekâs 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 âEducation over Incarceration.â 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.
In My Bag
Meek Mill Lyrics
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And then make it rain at your funeral
You flexing a ten and the twenties
Can tell that this money shit new to you
You get my chain, I don't want it back
You wear that shit while they viewing you
I'm in the field like a running back
Jumping out that Benz like a hula hoop
I jumped out the Porsche, and got me some grams
Ran up a check, stop popping on bands
These niggas upset, thank God for my fam
Lord forgive me for towin' these Hemis
And puttin' these bad bitches up in Fendi
I got a fetish for gettin' this cheddar
Ain't going out bad when I'm in the city
I ain't gotta front, I get what I want
If shawty a baddie, I hit from the front
She got a fattie, I hit from the back
They should have never let me in the sack
Oh yeah
I'm living legend, I swerve in that Lambo like I'm in the pack
Oh yeah
I'm going hard for this paper, they hating, ain't cuttin' no slack (Get it back, get it back)
Stuck in my ways, chasing this paper, been up for some days
Fucking lil shawty, I let her hang with me, she fuckin' amazed
Crib so big, they get to my bedroom, it's fuckin' a maze
Cut her a check and tell her behave
I don't got time to be wasting my time
Too many bad bitches waiting in line
That pussy good, I'ma take her to shine
She lose a point, it'll make her a nine
She know I got some paper, I ain't gotta pay her
She just want me to pay her some mind
She want a fuckin' chaser, I'ma fuck her later
But I really can't make up my mind
I want some money and I want some pussy (Some pussy)
No lyin' like Lucious or Cookie
I built a empire sellin' that fire
I stayed on the block in a hoodie (Check check)
I turn my Glock onto fully (Fully)
I let it wop on a bully
I'm gettin' top in the telly (Ha)
It sound like she moppin' spaghetti
I ain't gotta front, I get what I want
If shawty a baddie, I hit from the front
She got a fattie, I hit from the back
They should have never let me in the sack
Oh yeah
I'm living legend, I swerve in that Lambo like I'm in the pack
Oh yeah
I'm going hard for this paper, they hating, ain't cuttin' no slack (Get it back, get it back)
Stuck in my ways, chasing this paper, been up for some days
Fucking lil shawty, I let her hang with me, she fucking amazed
Crib so big, they get to my bedroom, it's fuckin' a maze
Cut her a check and tell her behave
Ain't no finessing (No)
Niggas they say it's all love and it better be (Yuh)
Can't get ahead of me (Whoa)
Whole 'nother level, they ain't on my pedigree
I got the recipe (Recipe)
I had to mix up the song with the melody (Mix it up)
Fuck is you tellin' me? (Tellin' me)
Shawty be choosing to keep her from messing me (Yeah)
Sniper Gang with me like Kodak
Milly got money and you know that (Know that)
Better pay the tab if you owe that (Yeah)
If a nigga start layin' where your ho at
I'm from the north side of Philly my niggas are releasin' shot where your bro at (Shot)
I heard them niggas that's helpin' your hood got depressed when you hear you can't go back (Whoo)
I ain't gotta front, I get what I want
If shawty a baddie, I hit from the front
She got a fattie, I hit from the back
They should have never let me in the sack
Oh yeah
I'm living legend, I swerve in that Lambo like I'm in the pack
Oh yeah
I'm going hard for this paper, they hating, they cuttin' no slack (Get it man, get it man)
Stuck in my ways, chasing this paper, been up for some days
Fucking lil shawty, I let her hang with me, she fucking amazed
Crib so big, they get to my bedroom, it's fuckin' a maze
Cut her a check and tell her behave
In Meek Mill's song, In My Bag, the rapper talks about his wealth and his ability to make money. He asserts that he has so much money that he can bury anyone in it, and he can make it rain at their funeral. He also talks about how he can tell when someone has just started making money because they are only flexing with tens and twenties. Meek Mill goes on to say that he is in the field like a running back and jumps out of his Benz like a hula hoop. He then talks about his love for money and how he will never be caught in the city without it.
The rapper goes to say that he is a living legend, and he swerves in his Lambo like he is in the pack. He talks about how he is chasing money and how he has been up for some days. He praises the good money and the good pussy that life offers him, and he talks about how he keeps them separate. Meek Mill speaks about his gang, Sniper Gang, and how they are with him like Kodak. He also mentions his hometown in Philly, and how he and his niggas are releasing shots where their opponent's brothers are at. The rapper concludes that he is stuck in his ways and chasing his paper while telling his shawty to behave.
Line by Line Meaning
I bury you niggas in money
I am so rich that I can make it rain at your funeral and literally bury you in money.
You flexing a ten and the twenties, Can tell that this money shit new to you
You're showing off small denominations of money which indicates that you're a novice to having money.
You get my chain, I don't want it back, You wear that shit while they viewing you
Don't bother returning my chain, just wear it at your funeral as a symbol of your disrespect towards me.
I'm in the field like a running back, Jumping out that Benz like a hula hoop
I'm a skilled player in this industry, and I move quickly and efficiently, like a running back, jumping out of my car with ease.
Call me the GOAT, but I'm in a Lamb
People call me the greatest of all time, but I'm currently in a Lamborghini, which is also a symbol of success.
I jumped out the Porsche, and got me some grams
I made a successful drug deal shortly after exiting my luxury car.
Lord forgive me for towin' these Hemis
I'm asking for forgiveness for driving around in flashy, expensive cars that may be seen as sinful.
And puttin' these bad bitches up in Fendi
I'm indulging in my desire for beautiful women and treating them to luxury items like Fendi clothing.
I got a fetish for gettin' this cheddar
I have an intense desire for accumulating wealth.
Ain't going out bad when I'm in the city
I'm not going to allow myself to be taken advantage of or made to look bad while I'm in town in front of others.
I ain't gotta front, I get what I want
I don't need to act or pretend to be someone else to get what I desire, I am successful and will achieve my goals.
If shawty a baddie, I hit from the front
If a woman is attractive, I will engage in sexual activity with her face to face.
She got a fattie, I hit from the back
If a woman has a large behind, I will engage in sexual activity with her from behind.
They should have never let me in the sack
Others shouldn't have allowed me to have sexual relations with them because of my skill and success.
I'm living legend, I swerve in that Lambo like I'm in the pack
I am a highly respected and noteworthy person, and I drive my Lambo like I'm part of a group or gang.
Stuck in my ways, chasing this paper, been up for some days
I am focused on obtaining wealth and will do whatever it takes, even if it means losing sleep or changing my routine.
Crib so big, they get to my bedroom, it's fucking a maze
My house is so large that it's difficult to navigate, with a complex design and many rooms.
Cut her a check and tell her behave
I will give a woman a large sum of money and expect her to act according to my expectations.
I don't got time to be wasting my time
I am focused on achieving my goals and am not interested in wasting time on anything else.
Too many bad bitches waiting in line
There are many attractive women who would like to be with me.
That pussy good, I'ma take her to shine
If a woman is good in bed, I will treat her like a star and shower her with attention.
Sniper Gang with me like Kodak, Milly got money and you know that
I am surrounded by my gang, and we are a powerful force with a lot of wealth, just like Kodak Black.
Lyrics Š Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, ST MUSIC LLC
Written by: Brock F. Korsan, John Harrison, Robert Rihmeek Williams, Ronald N. La Tour
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
thug8200
The song that started it all
Rece
@GIVE BACK WHAT U STOLE NOW we been saying Iâm in my bag before this song in philly
wheetman
on that cosmic kev shit , power 99, i remember when this song came out
he got game
Facts
your majesty mrmac215
If u not from philly u dont really know nothin bout meek..he might be the only rapper tht everybody actually saw him come up..like his whole journey..i like his okd shit im not a big fan nomore im from philly south west Chester ave i definitely feel em tho
Freshh Cutz
This and prolli than rose red
Ms.Diva_P
Still lit till this dayđĽ
whitnee fields
this is still his best stuff
Dana Hart
We Poppin like we in thurr
Brittany Armonii
old but this shit popped in my head so I came to reminisce lol