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.
Miss My Dawgs
Meek Mill Lyrics
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I miss my dawgs (I miss my dawgs)
I miss my dawgs (I miss my dawgs)
And they killed my little nigga
Man I wish that I was there when that shit popped off (Shit popped off)
And who would've thought (Who would've thought)
I'd ever get that call
So I'm out here riding with my niggas, and we sliding, letting shit pop off
I miss my dawgs (I miss my dawgs)
I miss my dawgs (I miss my dawgs)
And they killed my little nigga
Man I wish that I was there when that shit popped off (Shit popped off)
And who would've thought (Who would've thought)
I'd ever get that call
So I'm out here riding with my niggas, and we sliding, letting shit pop off
They killed Chinx Drugz in his own city
They killed Lil Snupe in his own city
Wonder why I don't be in my own city
I don't know if niggas gone clap for me or going to kill me
Still living lavish and they wonder why I act savage
All these guns and automatics
Still down to murder these niggas that want to have it
Before they have me miss my son's football practice
Fuck y'all niggas that killed Lil Snupe
And when we run into y'all niggas we gone kill y'all too
I still pray every young nigga feel that coupe
Cause young niggas feel like me, I feel like you
Fifty shades of grey, want to do me like Freddie
I pray to god, load my chopper, tell them niggas I'm ready
I'm riding round with my squad, it's Pmon and Omelly
I got Dean in the cut, my nigga Coon be so heavy
We got to make it back home tonight
So fuck the law, we brought the chrome tonight
Cause the cops won't save you, you alone tonight
So tell a young nigga am I wrong or right
I miss my dawgs (I miss my dawgs)
I miss my dawgs (I miss my dawgs)
And they killed my little nigga
Man I wish that I was there when that shit popped off (Shit popped off)
And who would've thought (Who would've thought)
I'd ever get that call
So I'm out here riding with my niggas, and we sliding, letting shit pop off
I miss my dawgs (I miss my dawgs)
I miss my dawgs (I miss my dawgs)
And they killed my little nigga
Man I wish that I was there when that shit popped off (Shit popped off)
And who would've thought (Who would've thought)
I'd ever get that call
So I'm out here riding with my niggas, and we sliding, letting shit pop off
Sometimes I miss my dad, I wish he could see me now
Rolls Royce, he wouldn't believe me now
The way I took my mom out the hood, got Tweety round
From the jects to the burbs, I wish you could meet me now
But you died before he was even round
But I set him straight though, look who he be around
And he sticks with the kids where they really play soccer
When he could've been a nigga on the corner with a chopper
You the one that taught me how to hold my hands before they got you
So I'mma fight hard for the fam until they pop us, till they rock us
You ain't even get to meet my son Papi
He's three now, and he be asking where his grandpop is
You see now, they talk us down, see my fam shopping
Now see the brand new Benz and the brand new houses
Know you see these brand new friends, acting brand new, smiling
And I just got brand new bills, that's brand new problems
And my old homie told on me, like damn you wyling
And that shit you talk from jail don't scare nobody
Cause you told, you dead now
And you know, nigga walk with your head down
RIP
Fly high, so high, fly high, so high
Fly high, so high, so long, goodbye
Fly high, so high, so long, goodbye
So high, so high, so long, goodbye
In "Miss My Dawgs," Meek Mill and Travis Scott express their deep longing for the family, friends, and acquaintances they’ve lost to violence in their communities. Meek laments the loss of Lil Snupe, a rising star in the rap world who was shot to death when he was just 18, and Chinx Drugz, a fellow rapper who was fatally shot in Queens. Travis Scott’s verse is dedicated to his father, who died when the rapper was young, but he also touches on the violence that plagues many communities, mentioning friends lost to drugs and shootings.
The chorus is a repeated lament of the loss of these figures and the desire to be there when the shootings occurred, indicating a form of guilt or responsibility felt for the deaths. The verses explore the harsh reality of life in their respective cities, where there is a pervasive atmosphere of violence and danger, leading to the need for a violent retaliation by the singers in order to protect themselves.
Overall, "Miss My Dawgs" is a melancholy meditation on the reality of violence and death, and the artists’ sincere longing to reverse or at least make sense of it.
Line by Line Meaning
Miss my dawgs
The singer misses their friends/family members who have died.
I miss my dawgs (I miss my dawgs)
The singer repeats their longing for their deceased friends/family members.
And they killed my little nigga
One of the singer's friends/family members was killed.
Man I wish that I was there when that shit popped off (Shit popped off)
The artist wishes they could have prevented their friend/family member's death.
And who would’ve thought (Who would've thought)
The artist is surprised by the unexpected loss of their friend/family member.
I’d ever get that call
The singer received news of their friend/family member's death in a phone call.
So I’m out here riding with my niggas, and we sliding, letting shit pop off
The singer and their friends/family members are seeking revenge against those responsible for the death of their loved one.
They killed Chinx Drugz in his own city
Another rapper, Chinx Drugz, was killed in his hometown.
They killed Lil Snupe in his own city
Another rapper, Lil Snupe, was killed in his hometown.
Wonder why I don't be in my own city
The artist is hesitant to return to their hometown due to the danger of violence.
I don't know if niggas gone clap for me or going to kill me
The singer is unsure of how people in their hometown will receive them - with applause or violence.
Still living lavish and they wonder why I act savage
The artist is living extravagantly and recklessly due to the trauma of their loved one's death.
All these guns and automatics
The singer and their friends/family have access to a lot of firearms.
Still down to murder these niggas that want to have it
The singer and their friends/family are willing to kill those who threaten them or their loved ones.
Before they have me miss my son’s football practice
The singer is willing to resort to violence to protect their family before it interferes with important events in their child's life.
Fuck y’all niggas that killed Lil Snupe
The artist expresses their anger and desire for revenge against Lil Snupe's killers.
And when we run into y’all niggas we gone kill y’all too
The artist threatens to kill those responsible for Lil Snupe's death when they encounter them.
I still pray every young nigga feel that coupe
The singer hopes that other young people in their community can relate to their experiences and learn from them.
Cause young niggas feel like me, I feel like you
The singer believes that they can connect with other young people who share their struggle and experiences.
Fifty shades of grey, want to do me like Freddie
The artist feels like they are in danger and compares their situation to a scene from the movie 'Fifty Shades of Grey', where a person is held against their will. The reference to Freddie may also suggest that they feel like Freddie Gray, a young black man who died in police custody.
I pray to god, load my chopper, tell them niggas I’m ready
The artist is religious and asks for divine protection while also preparing themselves for a potential violent encounter.
I’m riding round with my squad, it's Pmon and Omelly
The artist is driving with their friends, Pmon and Omelly.
I got Dean in the cut, my nigga Coon be so heavy
The singer has another friend, Dean, who is armed and ready to fight alongside them.
We got to make it back home tonight
The artist and their friends are focused on completing their mission and returning home safely.
So fuck the law, we brought the chrome tonight
The singer is willing to break the law and possess firearms to seek revenge for their loved one's death.
Cause the cops won’t save you, you alone tonight
The singer lacks faith in the police and believes that they are on their own to protect themselves and their loved ones from violence.
So tell a young nigga am I wrong or right
The singer questions the morality of their actions and seeks validation from others.
Sometimes I miss my dad, I wish he could see me now
The artist misses their deceased father and wishes he could see their current success.
Rolls Royce, he wouldn’t believe me now
The artist has achieved a level of success that they believe would be incomprehensible to their father.
The way I took my mom out the hood, got Tweety round
The singer has moved their mother out of their dangerous neighborhood and provided her with financial security.
From the jects to the burbs, I wish you could meet me now
The singer has moved from the projects to the suburbs and wishes their father could see their success.
But you died before he was even round
The artist's father died before they achieved success and moved their mother out of the projects.
But I set him straight though, look who he be around
The artist assures their deceased father that they have surrounded themselves with successful people who will not lead them astray.
And he sticks with the kids where they really play soccer
The artist's father would be proud that they have invested time and resources in youth activities like soccer.
When he could’ve been a nigga on the corner with a chopper
The singer acknowledges that their father could have followed a different path and ended up in a life of violence.
You the one that taught me how to hold my hands before they got you
The artist learned how to fight from their father and wishes he was still alive to see them use those skills for self-defense.
So I’mma fight hard for the fam until they pop us, till they rock us
The singer is committed to fighting for their family's safety and success until they die.
You ain’t even get to meet my son Papi
The singer's father passed away before they had a child, and the singer wishes he could have met their son.
He’s three now, and he be asking where his grandpop is
The singer's son is young and curious about his grandfather who he never met.
You see now, they talk us down, see my fam shopping
Those who doubted the artist's success are now forced to acknowledge that their family is thriving.
Now see the brand new Benz and the brand new houses
The artist's family has access to luxuries they previously could not afford.
Know you see these brand new friends, acting brand new, smiling
The singer's success has attracted new friends who may have ulterior motives.
And I just got brand new bills, that’s brand new problems
The singer's success comes with new expenses and financial responsibilities.
And my old homie told on me, like damn you wyling
One of the artist's former friends betrayed them and caused them trouble.
And that shit you talk from jail don’t scare nobody
The artist is unimpressed by the boasts of an incarcerated former friend.
Cause you told, you dead now
The artist's former friend who betrayed them has died as a result of their actions.
And you know, nigga walk with your head down
The singer is gloating and telling their former friend to be ashamed of what they did.
RIP
The artist ends the song with a prayer for their deceased friends/family members.
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REDKAN MUSIC
Man this Man is a Real Thug One of the best rap songs 2015 respect and RIP to all the dead people ..
Eddy Lifts
RIP TO THEM BOYS 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽WE ALL LOST SOMEONE
frnny2728
I like this. It is heart felt. Just when I was beginning to lose hope in Meek Mill, this arrives just in time.
Joker
RIP lil snupe... So much talent
Don Dolla
You don’t even have to relate to this to feel the pain in this song man
ShaneIsKillerMan4
I love meek mill he is truly amazing I love this song R.I.P Lil Snupe
Marv Jackson
Im glad you let that pain out an spoke on these current events cus you someone being listened to i can honeslty say one of my fav tracks of yours along with traumatized still an all pure hiphop #snapple
Everything Speed
RIP SNUPE 🙏🏽
RIP CHINX 🙏🏽
Suburban Bird
Keep spittin that reall shit. RIP Lil Snupe
RellMackKing
#RIPChinx #RIPSnupe salute 2 Meek 4 this