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 With It
Meek Mill Lyrics
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Uh, In the kitchen going H.A.M again
Fucking with them birds like Cam and them
I'll tell you whats the word when the tan is in
We them niggas on the curb with them hammers in
Whole brick, throw it on the triple beam
If it get hectic we gon stretch it like a limousine
I be reppin in your section, me and my nigga Dean
Ghost boy in the ghost nigga
I burn bread I ain't talking toast nigga
Whole team of killers, im the coach Digger
Presidential on my wrist now take your votes nigga
Rookie of the year, cookies in the rear
I got some bad bitches that will get it there
If you dont wanna get it we gon send them there
If its heavy then O' Melly comin in the lear
Brick Squad like Wack and them
If its gucci like D. Howard I get a block for them
I dont touch it I just leave it up to Tak and them
Niggas started, was a drought but we was poppin' then
[Hook]
Lean wit it, Rock wit it
Throw some bak up in the pot wit it
Microwave or we gon pot whip it
When it get right we drop that ice and make it lock wit it
I tell them
Lean wit it, Rock wit it
Throw some bak up in the pot wit it
Microwave or we gon pot whip it
When it get right we drop that ice and make it lock wit it
[Verse 2: Meek Mill]
I made a million off a mixtape, nigga get your shit straight
Im selling 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 your bitch face
Ugh, 50 cash in my pocket, nigga I got your stash in my pocket
Im Blowin' Money Fast in my pocket
I said its lookin like I got Nicki ass in my pocket
Talkin ass ass ass ass all I get is cash cash
Club LIV my last tag, I could've bought a fast Jag
The way these bitches waving at me you would've thought a cab past
No wonder why you hatin' on me nigga wit your mad ass
Rolee on me cost a whole brick
Killers with me ain't got no pics
These groupie bitches ain't got no sense
So we make a movie on them bitches, no script
[Hook]
[Verse 3: Meek Mill]
36 treat it like a dirty bitch
Cause I hit it then I send it to the other strip
Call me anything, don't call me by my government
Cause when I'm out here in the jungle we be selling bricks
Half these niggas in my hood be on some telling shit
We be on some if u snitchin' crack your melon shit
If I ain't rockin' with the Smith its Parabellum shit
Papi bring them on the boat he know we selling shit
Lean wit it, rock wit it, posted Mac 11 in the lot wit it
750 getting busy wit a box in it
So when they pull us over they dont find them Glocks in it
[Hook]
Meek Mill's song Lean With It can be interpreted as a bragging track about life in the drug dealing game. The song flows with Meek's boasts about his ability to move drugs in and out of his kitchen with ease. He compares himself to Cam'Ron, a well-known drug dealer and rapper, and explains how his crew is always ready with hammers by their sides. Meek talks about his life of luxury with presidential watches and expensive cars, which he can afford with the money he makes from his drug business. He even claims to have made a million dollars off of a mixtape.
The hook of the song is about the process of making crack cocaine, with references to cooking the drug in the microwave or on the stove. When it's "right", the drug is "locked", referring to the process of turning it back into a solid form to sell. The song also references Meek's affinity for strippers, who he likes to call "bad bitches", and his ability to make them do whatever he wants. Overall, the song is a depiction of the lifestyle of a drug dealer and the money, power, and respect that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, In the kitchen going H.A.M again
I am working hard in the kitchen again
Fucking with them birds like Cam and them
I am dealing with drugs like Cam'ron and his crew
I'll tell you whats the word when the tan is in
I will let you know when the drugs are available
We them niggas on the curb with them hammers in
We are the guys on the street corner with guns
Whole brick, throw it on the triple beam
Weighing drugs on a triple beam scale
If it get hectic we gon stretch it like a limousine
If things get crazy, we will handle it
Ain't no crutching if I touch it then its Mr. Clean
I won't fumble the drugs, I handle them well
I be reppin in your section, me and my nigga Dean
I represent in your area with my friend Dean
Ghost boy in the ghost nigga
I am rolling in a Rolls Royce Ghost
I burn bread I ain't talking toast nigga
I make a lot of money, not just bread for toast
Whole team of killers, im the coach Digger
I have a team of killers and I am the leader
Presidential on my wrist now take your votes nigga
I have a nice watch and I am doing well
Rookie of the year, cookies in the rear
I am doing well in my first year and have drugs stored away
I got some bad bitches that will get it there
I have some women who can handle the drugs
If you dont wanna get it we gon send them there
If you don't want to handle it, we have someone else who can
If its heavy then O' Melly comin in the lear
If it's a lot of drugs, O'Melly will come with a private plane
Brick Squad like Wack and them
My crew is like the Brick Squad, like Waka Flocka and his crew
If its gucci like D. Howard I get a block for them
If it's good, like Dwight Howard, I will provide a good location to sell
I dont touch it I just leave it up to Tak and them
I don't deal with the drugs, I leave it up to Tak and his crew
Niggas started, was a drought but we was poppin' then
When things were tough, we were still making money
Lean wit it, Rock wit it
We take drugs and dance
Throw some bak up in the pot wit it
We mix drugs in the pot
Microwave or we gon pot whip it
We can either microwave or cook it on the stove
When it get right we drop that ice and make it lock wit it
When the drugs are ready, we add ice and make it hard
I made a million off a mixtape, nigga get your shit straight
I made a lot of money from a mixtape, you need to catch up
Im selling that raw shit, you sellin that whip weight
I am selling pure drugs, you are selling cut drugs
Cookin up a whole bird until I make my wrist ache
I am cooking a lot of drugs until my wrist hurts
When I pulled up to the club you should've seen your bitch face
When I arrived at the club, your girlfriend was impressed
Ugh, 50 cash in my pocket, nigga I got your stash in my pocket
I have a lot of money and I also have your drugs
Im Blowin' Money Fast in my pocket
I am spending money quickly
I said its lookin like I got Nicki ass in my pocket
I have a lot of money like Nicki Minaj
Talkin ass ass ass ass all I get is cash cash
I am making a lot of money despite people talking about me
Club LIV my last tag, I could've bought a fast Jag
My last expense was at Club LIV and I could have bought a Jag instead
The way these bitches waving at me you would've thought a cab past
The women are waving at me like a cab just drove by
No wonder why you hatin' on me nigga wit your mad ass
You're angry and hating on me for no reason
Rolee on me cost a whole brick
My Rolex watch costs a lot of money
Killers with me ain't got no pics
My associates are killers and don't take pictures
These groupie bitches ain't got no sense
These women are foolish and don't have any sense
So we make a movie on them bitches, no script
We have sex with them and film it without planning or a script
36 treat it like a dirty bitch
We treat a kilo of drugs like a dirty woman
Cause I hit it then I send it to the other strip
After selling the drugs, I send them to another location
Call me anything, don't call me by my government
Use any nickname for me, not my real name
Cause when I'm out here in the jungle we be selling bricks
When I am dealing drugs, it's like being in a jungle
Half these niggas in my hood be on some telling shit
Many guys in my neighborhood are snitches
We be on some if u snitchin' crack your melon shit
If you snitch, you will get hurt
If I ain't rockin' with the Smith its Parabellum shit
If I am not carrying a Smith & Wesson gun, I have a different one
Papi bring them on the boat he know we selling shit
We are smuggling drugs on a boat and the captain knows about it
Lean wit it, rock wit it, posted Mac 11 in the lot wit it
While dancing with drugs, we have a Mac 11 gun in the parking lot
750 getting busy wit a box in it
I have a BMW 750 with a hidden compartment
So when they pull us over they dont find them Glocks in it
If we are stopped, the police won't find our guns
Contributed by Brayden Y. 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