Robert Williams (born May 6, 1987), better known by his stage name Meek Mil… Read Full Bio ↴Robert Williams (born May 6, 1987), better known by his stage name Meek Mill, is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was briefly signed to T.I.'s label Grand Hustle Records and in February 2011 signed to Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group. He adopted the rap name “Meek Mill” after family and friends from his neighborhood kept referencing him by his middle name. Meek is coined as the latest rap phenomenon to come out of the city of Philadelphia.

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.

Posted Up
Meek Mill Lyrics

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I be posted up on the posted up on the block
Watching the money move wa-watching
The money move
Posted up on the p-posted up on the block
Watching the money move wa-watching
The money move i see you posted up on the
P-posted up on the block
Watching the money move watching

Watching the money move
Posted up on the posted posted
Up on the block watching the money move

I say I'm from North Philly
Where we take opportunity
Low down dirty shame niggas it was cool to be
Haters want to catch me while
I'm sleeping Freddy Kruger me
Watch my every move I tell the Google me
Usually i be down SP kicking it like Jet Li
He be floating off that water like a jet ski
Bitches heard I fuck with TIP
The sames hoes that fronted they regret me
Yes we, posted in the kitchen trying to
Whip a whole brick up
Butter have your neighborhood jumping
Like a hiccup i ain't here to hand out the
Whole weight like a pick up
That's why my neck froze like
It's a stick up
And I'm watching for them narcos
Posted up like Marlo
Glizzy on the tire of the
Car though cause y'all know
Niggas trying to creep
Thinking that it'll be sweet
You throwing something at 'em and
Caution covering the streets

On the block with that Yao
Ming like the Rockets
Quarter bird take it to the
Table that's a profit
Hating ass neighbors see us
Call the cops then
I tell my young nigga take it
To the alley we ain't stoppin'
The fiends keep copping
The green gon' pile in
Worry about a dope sale
Why you ain't trying to stop the violence
We ain't going nowhere, we outchea grinding
Do my thing pull strings like I'm a violin
First and the Fifth be on that strip
Twenty-four seven trying to make that flip
That's when I saw all kind of shit
Way back before I signed with TIP
I was on that grinding shit
Not a rapper though but a trapper though
Trap house got a drive-thru
Call it cop your-crack-and-go
What you asking for no sticks and seeds
Purple or that sour dies
Keep that yolo by the key
My block hotter than hollow-steam
All you do is holler scream and I
Can get you all that dawg

My block'll sell it Taco Bell how
You want it hard or soft

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Meek Mill's song "Posted Up" describe the artist's experiences and observations while being present on the streets, specifically on the block where money is being moved. The repeated refrain emphasizes his position of being posted up and watching the money move. Meek Mill references his hometown of North Philly, highlighting the environment of opportunistic individuals and a culture where it was once seen as cool to engage in questionable behavior. He acknowledges that there are haters who want to harm him, but he remains vigilant and urges them to search about him on the internet.

Meek Mill depicts a scene where he and his associates are present in the kitchen, possibly engaged in drug-related activities, striving to turn a substantial profit. He humorously compares his influence and impact to freezing someone's neck during a stickup, symbolizing his dominance and the fear he instills. The artist expresses his watchfulness for law enforcement and potential threats, proclaiming that he is posted up like Marlo (a character from the TV series "The Wire") and armed with a gun (glizzy) on the car's tire. Meek Mill is alert and ready to defend himself and his operation from anyone who tries to encroach upon his territory.

The song portrays Meek Mill's street hustling experiences, touching on the constant presence of crime and poverty in his neighborhood. He reflects on his past struggles, indicating that his success as a rapper with TIP (likely referring to T.I., his mentor and collaborator) now causes the same women who once overlooked him to regret their decision. Meek Mill boasts about his ability to make things happen, comparing his role to that of a violinist pulling strings. He references the streets of his North Philly neighborhood, particularly the intersection of First and Fifth streets, as the setting where he used to hustle and witness various illicit activities. The lyrics also capture the perpetual state of grinding and hustling that he and his community face, suggesting that the desire for financial success surpasses concerns about illegal activities and violence prevailing in the area.

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