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.
Letter To Nipsey
Meek Mill Lyrics
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I just left your viewing at the Staples Center (I did)
Obama wrote you a letter, yeah, you made it nigga (you made it)
I even heard you had some plans to come to Vegas with us
And them suckers could never kill you, it only made you bigger (yeah)
And every time I see some fire, I see blue
And every time I close my eyes, see Snupe and I see you
Hustle and motivate, turning one into a two (two, two), two into four
Hurt my heart, I seen you on the floor, do it for the hood
Man, I don't even wanna do it no more
When these niggas you do it for, they'll shoot you and all
The only thing I can say is you with Allah, blessings (blessings)
And I ain't finna sit here, act like I'm your main homie (I won't)
But when we lost you it really put some pain on me (it did)
Got me scared to go outside without that flame on me (brrt)
And when them niggas went against me, you ain't change on me (you ain't change on me)
Told me it was wrong or right some of my longest nights (you do)
You made me cry nigga (cry nigga), and I don't cry nigga (cry nigga)
You the first one made me feel like I could die nigga (like I could die)
'Cause real niggas never die, you know the vibes nigga (you know the vibes nigga, yeah)
Couple days ago was chilling with my youngins
Seen your kids on the 'Gram, it made me sicker to my stomach (it made me sick)
And as the marathon continue, we keep running (we won't stop)
But I like, damn, I wish you seen that pussy coming, for real (for real)
I wish I knew when the storm came (storm came)
How many tears did you cry when you lost someone?
We did this shit all for the gutter, whoa, whoa, whoa
Did this shit for my lil' brother, whoa (brother), whoa, whoa
Had to stand through these tears 'cause I see you every time my eyes close
Asking myself why you had to go, but only God knows (only God knows)
I was in Miami when I lost you, I ain't talk about it (yeah)
I remember I bawled out in tears when I saw your body (mm)
And the flight back home, had cold days in LA (hm)
Had to turn off my phone, throw on the shades and meditate
What you 'bout wishin' goin' blind, to hide your tears?
Had a lot of murder on my mind, but in God I fear
Took Yompton and Crenshaw around the globe in a year (whoa)
'Member ridin' solo, now it's Escalades in my rear (whoa)
I just hustle, motivate, be prolific, hold down the state
My big brother Hussle the great
I know Cobby, Supreme relate, I know Jay Rock, Hoggy relate
Blacc Sam, Adam relate, Keeda, J Stone relate
Lauren, Pacman, it's love, I wanna see you do great
I wish I knew when the storm came (storm came)
How many tears did you cry when you lost someone?
We did this shit all for the gutter, whoa, whoa, whoa
Did this shit for my lil' brother, whoa (brother), whoa, whoa
Had to stand through these tears 'cause I see you every time my eyes close
Asking myself why you had to go, but only God knows (only God knows)
The song "Letter To Nipsey" by Meek Mill is an emotional tribute to the late rapper, Nipsey Hussle, who was shot and killed outside his clothing store in Los Angeles in March 2019. The song starts with Meek talking about attending Nipsey's viewing at the Staples Center and how even Barack Obama wrote a letter to honor Nipsey. Meek also mentions Nipsey's plans to travel to Vegas and how his death made him bigger than ever. Meek reminisces about Nipsey's presence in his life - the kind of friendship that is quietly present even when not constantly upheld. He raps about how witnessing Nipsey's murder has caused him to lose motivation to continue doing what he is doing, knowing that the same people he is doing it for, could be the ones that take his life. The lyrics then turn towards Meek's own experiences with loss, and how he uses these to motivate himself and others to keep going.
What shines through in this song is the deep sense of loss and grief that Meek Mill experienced as a result of Nipsey's death. The raw, emotional lyrics and the intense imagery evoke a powerful response from the listener. It's clear that Nipsey had a significant impact on Meek's life and his death caused him to question the very foundation of his mission in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I just left your viewing at the Staples Center (I did)
I attended your memorial service at the Staples Center
Obama wrote you a letter, yeah, you made it nigga (you made it)
Even Obama honored and recognized your legacy
I even heard you had some plans to come to Vegas with us
We had discussed going to Vegas together before your passing
And them suckers could never kill you, it only made you bigger (yeah)
Your death only solidified your impact and influence on the community
And every time I see some fire, I see blue
Whenever I see fire, I am reminded of your blue legacy and impact
And every time I close my eyes, see Snupe and I see you
When I close my eyes, I think of you and Lil Snupe
When I be on the West side (west side), you know how we do (how we do)
When I am on the West side, we always represent our community
Hustle and motivate, turning one into a two (two, two), two into four
Encouraging others to work hard and achieve success by building momentum
Hurt my heart, I seen you on the floor, do it for the hood
Your death was heartbreaking, but your legacy continues to inspire and uplift the community
Man, I don't even wanna do it no more
Your passing has made it difficult to continue in the same way
When these niggas you do it for, they'll shoot you and all
Those who you help and support may turn against you and even take your life
The only thing I can say is you with Allah, blessings (blessings)
The only solace is knowing that you are in a better place with God
And I ain't finna sit here, act like I'm your main homie (I won't)
I won't pretend to be your closest friend, but your loss still deeply affects me
But when we lost you it really put some pain on me (it did)
Your passing has caused me a great deal of emotional pain
Got me scared to go outside without that flame on me (brrt)
Your death has made me fearful for my own safety and the need to carry a weapon
And when them niggas went against me, you ain't change on me (you ain't change on me)
Even when others turned against me, you remained loyal and supportive
Told me it was wrong or right some of my longest nights (you do)
You were there to advise me on difficult decisions during some of my toughest times
You made me cry nigga (cry nigga), and I don't cry nigga (cry nigga)
You were one of the only people who could make me vulnerable and emotional
You the first one made me feel like I could die nigga (like I could die)
You helped me realize my own mortality and the importance of making the most of my life
'Cause real niggas never die, you know the vibes nigga (you know the vibes nigga, yeah)
Your legacy lives on and continues to inspire and motivate others
Couple days ago was chilling with my youngins
Recently spent time with my children
Seen your kids on the 'Gram, it made me sicker to my stomach (it made me sick)
Seeing your children on social media made me deeply upset and emotional
And as the marathon continue, we keep running (we won't stop)
We will continue to carry on your legacy and work towards progress and change
But I like, damn, I wish you seen that pussy coming, for real (for real)
I wish you had been able to avoid the altercation and violence that took your life
I wish I knew when the storm came (storm came)
I wish I had more warning or insight into the events that led to your passing
How many tears did you cry when you lost someone?
I wonder how many tears you shed for lost loved ones before your own passing
We did this shit all for the gutter, whoa, whoa, whoa
We worked hard and persevered despite the struggles and challenges of our environment
Did this shit for my lil' brother, whoa (brother), whoa, whoa
I worked hard and achieved success for my younger siblings and those who came after me
Had to stand through these tears 'cause I see you every time my eyes close
Despite the emotional pain, your memory and spirit continues to be a source of motivation and strength
Asking myself why you had to go, but only God knows (only God knows)
I am still grappling with the senselessness of your passing, but recognize that it was part of a greater plan
I was in Miami when I lost you, I ain't talk about it (yeah)
I was out of town when I learned of your passing and initially kept it to myself
I remember I bawled out in tears when I saw your body (mm)
I was overcome with emotion and cried uncontrollably when I saw your lifeless body
And the flight back home, had cold days in LA (hm)
Returning home after your passing was difficult and filled with sadness
Had to turn off my phone, throw on the shades and meditate
In order to cope with the overwhelming emotions, I had to disconnect and turn inward
What you 'bout wishin' goin' blind, to hide your tears?
Do you ever wish you could just close your eyes and hide your pain and sadness from the world?
Had a lot of murder on my mind, but in God I fear
In the wake of your passing, I struggled with thoughts of violence and revenge, but ultimately turned to God for guidance and strength
Took Yompton and Crenshaw around the globe in a year (whoa)
Your music and message transcended borders and impacted people across the world
'Member ridin' solo, now it's Escalades in my rear (whoa)
I remember when I used to travel alone, but now I am accompanied by a team and successful enough to drive luxurious cars
I just hustle, motivate, be prolific, hold down the state
I continue to work hard and strive for success while also representing and uplifting my community
My big brother Hussle the great
You will always be remembered as a great and influential leader in our community
I know Cobby, Supreme relate, I know Jay Rock, Hoggy relate
Your legacy and impact continue to resonate with those who knew and loved you
Blacc Sam, Adam relate, Keeda, J Stone relate
Your family and close friends continue to mourn and cherish your memory
Lauren, Pacman, it's love, I wanna see you do great
Your partner and loved ones deserve to be supported and uplifted as they continue to carry on your legacy
I wish I knew when the storm came (storm came)
I wish I had more warning or insight into the events that led to your passing
How many tears did you cry when you lost someone?
I wonder how many tears you shed for lost loved ones before your own passing
We did this shit all for the gutter, whoa, whoa, whoa
We worked hard and persevered despite the struggles and challenges of our environment
Did this shit for my lil' brother, whoa (brother), whoa, whoa
I worked hard and achieved success for my younger siblings and those who came after me
Had to stand through these tears 'cause I see you every time my eyes close
Despite the emotional pain, your memory and spirit continues to be a source of motivation and strength
Asking myself why you had to go, but only God knows (only God knows)
I am still grappling with the senselessness of your passing, but recognize that it was part of a greater plan
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nikolas Papamitrou, Robert Rihmeek Williams, Rodrick Moore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@meekmill
RIP NIP & KOBE 🏁
@ofentseditse3729
Death comes unexpected💔 you can't choose a day
@hiphoprbloverjon9180
You're a real one Meek. We love you here in LA!
@GoodEntertainmentTv1
Meek Mill Gotta do a letter to kobe, and then a letter to Philly.
@RONTURTLENECK
I love you big bro . I got court tomorrow and I’m sad as shit. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you Meek Mill❤️
@Pablo-fs2gw
Meek Mill 🙌🏾🙏🏾
@dondeedee6
When Roddy said "Had to turn off my phone, throw on the shades and meditate"
I felt that
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Darry https://youtu.be/fdG1-cM1ddU
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@@INACTIVEPERSON123 haha