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.
Lean Wit It
Meek Mill Lyrics
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Uh, In the kitchen goin ham again
Fuckin' with dem birds like Cam and dem
I'll tell you what's the word when the tan is in
We dem niggas on the curb with dem hammers and
Whole brick throw it on a triple beam
It get hectic we gon' stretch it like a limousine
Ain't no question if I touch it then it's Mr.Clean
Ghost boys, in a ghost nigga
I burn bread I ain't talkin toast nigga
Whole team of killers, I'm the coach nigga
Presidential on my wrist, now take ya votes nigga
Rookie of the year, cookies in the rear
I got some bad bitches that'll get it there
If you don't wanna get it we gon send 'em there
If it's heavy then Omelly comin in a Lear
Bricksquad, like Waka and dem
If it's gucci like D.Howard get a block for dem
I don't touch I just leave it up to Tock and dem
Meek Mill started wasn't chopper we was poppin den
[Hook:]
Lean with it, rock with it
Throw some bake up in the pot with it
Microwave or we gon we gon pop whip it
When it get right we drop that ice and make it lock with it
I tell em lean with it, rock with it
Throw some bake up in the pot with it
Microwave or we gon we gon pop whip it
When it get right we drop that ice and make it lock with it, Ughh!
[Verse 2:]
I made a million off a mixtape
Nigga get ya shit straight
I'm sellin that raw shit, you sellin that whip weight
Cookin' up a whole bird until I make my wrist ache
When I pulled up to the club you should've seen ya bitch face, Ughh!
Fitfy cash in my pocket
Nigga, I got the stash in my pocket
I'm blowin money fast in my pocket
Said it's lookin like I got Nicki ass in my pocket
Talkin Ass Ass Ass Ass, all I get is cash cash
Club lit my last tag, could've bought a fast Jag
The way these bitches wavin' at me, you would think a cab passed
Wondered why u hatin on me, nigga with 'cho mad ass
Rollie on me cost a whole brick
Killers with me ain't go no pics
These groupie bitches ain't got no sense
So we make a movie on dem bitches no script
[Hook]
[Verse 3:]
Thirty-six treat it like a dirty bitch
Cause I hit it and then send it to the other strip
Call me anything don't call me by my government
Cause when I'm out 'chea in the jungle we be sellin bricks
Half these niggas in my hood be on some tellin shit
We be on some if you snitchin crack ya melon shit
If I ain't rockin with the Smith it's Parabellum shit
Papi bring 'em on the boat they know we sellin shit
Lean with it, rock with it
Posted Mac. 11 in the lot with it
Seven fifty gettin' busy with a box in it
So when they pull us over they don't find dem Glocks in it
[Hook]
The song "Lean Wit It" by Meek Mill features lyrics that depict a life of drugs, money, and violence. In the first verse, Meek Mill talks about his involvement in drug trafficking, referring to himself and his associates as "niggas on the curb with dem hammers." He boasts about his ability to stretch and sell drugs by comparing it to stretching a limousine. Meek Mill also talks about his presidential status with a watch and his penchant for attractive women.
The second verse centers around Meek Mill's rise to fame and wealth as a rapper. He claims to have made a million dollars from a mixtape and raps about his excessive spending habits. Meek Mill also brags about his access to beautiful women and his disregard for groupies. The third verse features more drug-related lyrics and describes the dangerous lifestyle of those involved in the "jungle" of the drug trade.
The overall message of the song is about glorifying a life of drugs, money, and violence. Despite the harsh realities and consequences of being involved in such activities, Meek Mill and his associates seem to glorify it as a symbol of their manhood and status.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, In the kitchen goin ham again
I'm back in the kitchen cooking up drugs
Fuckin' with dem birds like Cam and dem
Dealing with drugs, like Cam'ron and others
I'll tell you what's the word when the tan is in
I can tell you the details when the drugs arrive
We dem niggas on the curb with dem hammers and
We are the guys on the street corner with guns
Whole brick throw it on a triple beam
We weigh whole bricks of drugs on a triple beam scale
It get hectic we gon' stretch it like a limousine
When things get tough, we make it stretch like a limousine
Ain't no question if I touch it then it's Mr.Clean
I am known for selling pure, high-quality drugs
I be reppin in yo' section me my nigga Keem
I represent and sell drugs in different neighborhoods with my friend Keem
Ghost boys, in a ghost nigga
We are rolling in a white Rolls Royce Phantom
I burn bread I ain't talkin toast nigga
I spend a lot of money, not just on breakfast toast
Whole team of killers, I'm the coach nigga
I lead a group of dangerous individuals
Presidential on my wrist, now take ya votes nigga
I'm wearing an expensive presidential watch, like a political candidate
Rookie of the year, cookies in the rear
I'm the best at what I do, and I have drugs stored in the back
I got some bad bitches that'll get it there
I have women who can transport and sell drugs for me
If you don't wanna get it we gon send 'em there
If you refuse to buy drugs, we'll send the women to persuade you
If it's heavy then Omelly comin in a Lear
If it's a large drug shipment, Omelly is coming on a private jet
Bricksquad, like Waka and dem
My team is similar to Waka Flocka Flame and his crew Bricksquad
If it's gucci like D.Howard get a block for dem
If it's valuable like Dwight Howard, we'll protect it with force
I don't touch I just leave it up to Tock and dem
I don't handle the drugs, I leave it to my trusted associates
Meek Mill started wasn't chopper we was poppin den
I started my music career before I had a gun, we were selling drugs at that time
Lean with it, rock with it
Dance while leaning and rocking
Throw some bake up in the pot with it
Add some drugs to the mix
Microwave or we gon we gon pop whip it
Cook it fast in the microwave or we'll cook it slow
When it get right we drop that ice and make it lock with it
When the drug is finished, we add some ice and it becomes solid
I made a million off a mixtape
I made a lot of money from my music
Nigga get ya shit straight
Get your business together
I'm sellin that raw shit, you sellin that whip weight
I sell pure, high-quality drugs, you sell low-quality 'whip' drugs
Cookin' up a whole bird until I make my wrist ache
I cook a lot of drugs until my wrist hurts
When I pulled up to the club you should've seen ya bitch face, Ughh!
When I arrived at the club, people were impressed and shocked
Fitfy cash in my pocket
I have fifty thousand dollars in my pocket
Nigga, I got the stash in my pocket
I have drugs in my pocket
I'm blowin money fast in my pocket
I'm spending money quickly
Said it's lookin like I got Nicki ass in my pocket
My pockets are bulging like Nicki Minaj's butt
Talkin Ass Ass Ass Ass, all I get is cash cash
I mention women's butts, but all I'm really interested in is money
Club lit my last tag, could've bought a fast Jag
The club was expensive, but I could have spent that money on a Jaguar
The way these bitches wavin' at me, you would think a cab passed
Women are waving at me so much, it's like I'm a taxi
Wondered why u hatin on me, nigga with 'cho mad ass
I don't understand why you're angry with me
Rollie on me cost a whole brick
My Rolex watch cost as much as a single brick of drugs
Killers with me ain't go no pics
My associates who are willing to kill don't have any pictures on social media
These groupie bitches ain't got no sense
These women who follow me are not very intelligent
So we make a movie on dem bitches no script
We have sex with these women and record it without their knowledge or consent
Thirty-six treat it like a dirty bitch
We handle thirty-six ounces of drugs aggressively
Cause I hit it and then send it to the other strip
We sell the drugs quickly and then move on to the next area
Call me anything don't call me by my government
Don't use my real name, use my street name
Cause when I'm out 'chea in the jungle we be sellin bricks
When I'm out here selling drugs, it's like being in a jungle
Half these niggas in my hood be on some tellin shit
Half of the guys in my neighborhood are snitches
We be on some if you snitchin crack ya melon shit
If you're caught snitching, we'll hurt you badly
If I ain't rockin with the Smith it's Parabellum shit
If I'm not using a Smith & Wesson gun, it's an even more powerful gun
Papi bring 'em on the boat they know we sellin shit
Our Spanish-speaking associates bring drugs on a boat for us
Posted Mac. 11 in the lot with it
We have a Mac-11 gun and we're ready to use it
Seven fifty gettin' busy with a box in it
A BMW 750 is being used to carry drugs
So when they pull us over they don't find dem Glocks in it
We hide our guns in the car so the police won't find them if we're pulled over
Lean with it, rock with it
Dance while leaning and rocking
Throw some bake up in the pot with it
Add some drugs to the mix
Microwave or we gon we gon pop whip it
Cook it fast in the microwave or we'll cook it slow
When it get right we drop that ice and make it lock with it
When the drug is finished, we add some ice and it becomes solid
Contributed by Riley I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Byron-mz7ex
2024 we still here 🇺🇸 FIGHTING ✊💵
@alexanderkaycee8444
meek mill is so underrated it hurts .. he's up there on the hip-hop rushmore of his generation.
@laredits4599
under rated ? hes the king of philly he dosent drop anymore rn ti so idk wym
@redneckswithswag5985
meeks one of the few modern rappers who can actually rap.
@Boateng300
This go hard
@ethanradd
Meek Mill makes that energy music
@irvkoi
He all bout that hype!!!
@Ron-hh9yr
Ethan Radd that's why i love his music
@janayshockley8903
Not now
@leroywilliams3088
Yeah yeah