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.
Indian Bounce
Meek Mill Lyrics
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Ballin linke a gator when I hit you with that thunder ho.
Lightnin Burnas on my wrists.
My necklace look sunny tho
Ima kill these rappers till
They say Meek, I don't want no mo'.
I don't gotta say I'm back,
Rappers that be fuckin wit me, bottom line like underscore.
Everything I spit be hot,
I give them that summer flow.
All a you around, hit the stage we be down, hear me now.
Clearly pal, sicilian is flipped.
I ain't never got a temper
I got Philly on my back.
I put castle in my back,
I put gill on that track
And bring that riches to the front
And the distance to the back.
Hold up, a hundred thousand mix tapes sold,facts.
I got it from a mueler, the same place I get my tracks.
Im slammin for my city, you put chaste on that map
I take em everywere I got I keep em loaded in my strap, ok
We be makin hits,
And you be wasting time.
Cause everything we put up be like kobe from the line.
They told me I can go and if you in Ima shine
And then they calling us the green team, Kobe and Lebron.
Is that Jahil, Ima be, when I rap, MOB.
If you say you fuckin wit me what I say, NOD.
You know me, I stay fresh, I stay high
J up in the Maserati, and the gas it I say bye.
They can't even keep up,
And I aint even heat up.
Wait until I saw my dealr on my lotto and we gon sweep up.
Beat the beat up, tell em free stuff, my friend is like a reef
I like a high fine bull, and you'll start buzzin like a beeper.
I sink em, put the game up, talk layers,were my name up.
I done came up, from the same stuff,
My track is like train up.
You lame bro, watch name son?
You talk 'bout what I came from
My shit shine like a rainbow,
You put that pussy chain up.
Look what you niggas made me do,
Shit shine like baby blue.
Pink your favorite rapper,
III put me and him on pay per view.
We here buzzing paper too,
Thanks giving on ya artist
Thay say my broth crazy as my flow, just so retarded.
Im started, now ret me up, join hard, no let tin up
These cops, wanna lock me down, haters,wanna wet me up.
Prayin on my downfall,
I know you aint gon help me up
In westside do the groundwork,
Let Tim and Carter set me up
Im Gone, Nigga, I said Im gone
Meek Mill's "Indian Bounce" is a fast-paced and boastful song that celebrates the artist's wealth, power, and influence in the rap industry. The song opens with Meek boasting about his status and his ability to make money quickly. He raps about his expensive jewelry, including his Lightning Burnas bracelet, and his iced-out necklace. He also talks about his confidence in his rap skills, claiming that he can "kill these rappers" effortlessly. The song also references Meek's hometown, Philadelphia, and his loyalty to his crew and friends.
The lyrics of "Indian Bounce" are full of slang and references to hip-hop culture, making it a difficult song to interpret for those unfamiliar with the genre. The song is filled with references to money, fame, and success, and Meek's rhymes are delivered with a swagger that is typical of the rap genre. At its core, "Indian Bounce" is a song about Meek Mill's success and his ability to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness in the rap game.
Overall, "Indian Bounce" is a celebration of Meek Mill's hard-earned success, both as a rapper and as a person. The song is filled with references to his life story, including his struggles growing up in Philadelphia and his rise to fame in the rap industry. The lyrics are delivered with a confident and brash tone that is typical of the rap genre, making "Indian Bounce" a classic example of modern hip-hop.
Line by Line Meaning
Ok. I be on that money low
I'm always focused on making money
Ballin like a gator when I hit you with that thunder ho.
I'm unstoppable like a gator and I hit hard like thunder
Lightnin Burnas on my wrists.
I have expensive and flashy jewelry
My necklace look sunny tho
My necklace is always shining and attracting attention
Ima kill these rappers till
I'm going to take down all my competition
They say Meek, I don't want no mo'
Other rappers will eventually give up and stop trying to compete with me
I don't gotta say I'm back,
I don't need to announce that I'm making a comeback
I won't ever front it tho
I'll always be honest and true about my skills
Rappers that be fuckin wit me, bottom line like underscore.
If you mess with me, you'll get taken down
Everything I spit be hot,
All of my lyrics are fire
I give them that summer flow.
My music has a summery vibe and it's perfect for the season
All a you around, hit the stage we be down, hear me now.
When I perform, everyone is ready and excited to see me
Clearly pal, sicilian is flipped.
I'm so good at what I do that everyone's mind is blown
I ain't never got a temper
I don't get mad easily
I got Philly on my back.
I represent my hometown of Philadelphia and will always stay true to it
I put castle in my back,
I support and protect the people I care about
I put gill on that track
I collaborate with other artists to create amazing music
And bring that riches to the front
I prioritize making money and achieving success
And the distance to the back.
I also make sure to keep a safe distance from anyone who may try to bring me down
Hold up, a hundred thousand mix tapes sold,facts.
I have achieved great success and have many fans who love my music
I got it from a mueler, the same place I get my tracks.
I obtained my wealth and success through my hard work, just like how I get my beats from my producer
Im slammin for my city, you put chaste on that map
I'm representing Philadelphia and putting it on the map
I take em everywere I got I keep em loaded in my strap, ok
I carry my guns with me everywhere I go to protect myself and those I care about
We be makin hits,
My team and I are constantly creating hit songs
And you be wasting time.
My competition is not up to par with me and are wasting their time trying to compete
Cause everything we put up be like kobe from the line.
Everything we create is a masterpiece akin to Kobe Bryant's performances on the basketball court
They told me I can go and if you in Ima shine
I was given the opportunity to succeed and I will shine no matter what
And then they calling us the green team, Kobe and Lebron.
We are so successful that people compare us to basketball superstars Kobe Bryant and LeBron James
Is that Jahil, Ima be, when I rap, MOB.
People will remember my name and associate it with great music and success
If you say you fuckin wit me what I say, NOD.
If you say you support me, I expect you to truly mean it and show it
You know me, I stay fresh, I stay high
I always look and feel my best, and my success has given me a sense of euphoria
J up in the Maserati, and the gas it I say bye.
I'm driving around in an expensive car and leaving my competition in the dust
They can't even keep up,
My competition can't match my speed and success
And I aint even heat up.
I haven't even started trying yet and I'm still this good
Wait until I saw my dealr on my lotto and we gon sweep up.
Once I obtain even more wealth, I'll be unstoppable and take over everything
Beat the beat up, tell em free stuff, my friend is like a reef
I make amazing music and I'm generous with my wealth, just like a coral reef is generous with nutrients
I like a high fine bull, and you'll start buzzin like a beeper.
I'm powerful and will make you feel a certain way when you're around me
I sink em, put the game up, talk layers, were my name up.
I bring the heat and take down other rappers, and my name is always being talked about
You lame bro, watch name son?
My competition is not impressive and they need to step up their game
You talk 'bout what I came from
Others may talk about my upbringing and background, but it doesn't matter because I'm successful now
My shit shine like a rainbow,
My music is colorful and bright and stands out from the rest
You put that pussy chain up.
Other rappers who have fake chains need to stop pretending and show their true selves
Look what you niggas made me do,
My competition has made me step up my game and become even better
Shit shine like baby blue.
My success is sparkling and undeniable
Pink your favorite rapper, III put me and him on pay per view.
I'm so successful that I could easily defeat your favorite rapper in a competition
We here buzzing paper too,
My team and I are making a lot of money and are very successful
Thanks giving on ya artist
I have many fans and supporters who are thankful for my music
Thay say my broth crazy as my flow, just so retarded.
People believe that I'm insane and that's why my music is so amazing
Im started, now ret me up, join hard, no let tin up
I'm on a roll and I can't be stopped
These cops, wanna lock me down, haters,wanna wet me up.
The police and those who hate me want to bring me down, but I won't let them
Prayin on my downfall,
People want me to fail and suffer
I know you aint gon help me up
I know that my competition won't support me or lift me up
In westside do the groundwork,
I've worked hard to achieve my success, and I believe in the power of hard work
Let Tim and Carter set me up
My team is working hard to set me up for even more success
Im Gone, Nigga, I said Im gone
I'm leaving my competition behind and will always be ahead
Contributed by Hailey B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eli
11 years later still a bop
patrick hill
I remember my first time hearing this in high school. Had it on repeat for hours. I miss the old meek, we all do
GuardiansOfHalo
I’ve been listening to his old albums recently, I never realized that Meek IS REALLY LIKE THAT 🔥🔥🔥 I didn’t take him seriously enough because of other rappers and the media clowning him
Bianicman Epic Videos
Jahlil + Meek Mill = Instant hit
DeLonn Eatmon
Damn this go hard... adding this to the playlist
JOBEEHUSTLER
CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF THIS TRACK!!!!! ENCORE!!!
FIZZUM
This is my shit ! I can't wait for it to hit a million views,whats going on people let's get these numbers up for this one ! Meek for life !! This should have 2 million views by now ?
VoodooJeezy
this song makes me proud to be indian... just because the beat is mastered so perfectly
LivelikeShiv
im so proud of being indian
Kevin Hopkins
I feel you bro... i'm in the same boat. people hating on the effort before they give you a shot. then they want you to "rep the city" when the city ain't reppin you.