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, βBloodHoundz,β 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 Philadelphiaβs 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, βIn My Bag.β
In 2008, Meek debuted the highly anticipated Flamerz 2 ββHottest In Da City,β which showcased more of his lyrical abilities with the singles, βSo Fly,β βProlli,β and βHottest In Da City.β 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 hopβs 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 β βThe Previewβ in August of 2009, which featured the chart topping hits, βMake βEm Say,β βImma Da Ish,β featuring Ms. Jade and βStarting Something,β 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 β Flamerz 3, βHottest In America β Gangster Grill Edition,β hosted by DJ Drama and featuring the songs: βBaby Girl,β βHottest In America,β and βIβm Killinem.β The highly anticipated cd is set to be released on January 19, 2010. Despite his stint in jail, Meekβs 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 βEducation over Incarceration.β 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.
Pound Cake
Meek Mill Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Phil made millions, James made millions
Coon went drop top Rarri, no ceiling
Iβm just chilling, Omelly even spilling
Like Ace of Spade and Club liv, we in the building
Pretty hoes to many flows the way I kill em
Give my cousinβ¦ my Bentley the way Iβm feeling
F**k this money and f**k these hoes
Pmon had bricks βfore you had braces
My whips all black, I guess Iβm acting racist
My b***h all bad, she half black and asian
Scream βsak paseβ I guess Iβm acting Haitian
Out in M. I. A with some real zoes
And no lame b*****s around us they all real hoes
These n****s rap good but they weirdos
And if they ever disrespect me then itβs air holes
They say do for self, thatβs a word to the third
But if my n***a canβt rap Iβll buy him a bird
All real estate, f**k it, Iβm buying the curb
I buy a crib every week from the hood to the burbs
Making investments with this money Iβm blessed with
N***a tryna snatch my chain, thatβs a death wish
Riding through my cityβ¦
You ainβt never seen a n***a this rich and reckless
You n****s paying hoes just to stick around
Zimmer down, Mulsanne how I get around
50 rounds through the town how I⦠around
Iβm getting richer so you know they wanna sit me down
Itβs dc, double M, know they hate us
Me and Ross both got rich but we ainβt break up
N****s falling out for the paper but try to make up
For the cameras, n****s might fool yβall but canβt fake us
Pull up in the hood I put n****s on jets
Take βem to Miami when they just was on steps
Selling green and serving fiends up in the βjects
Packs still on βem in the pool getting wet
They killed Dame set him on fire
And the crazy part that n****s was quietβ¦
β¦time is money so itβs sky dwellers when we buy βem
Rolex n****s, stretch like bowflex, n***a
Sellinβ Instagram, feds takinβ kodak, n***a
Iβve been rich since 24, you ainβt know that, n***a?
And I was taught pay that man if you owe that n***a
Goneβ¦
And all this s**t Iβm talking right now is straight facts
If youβre from my hood, you know what Iβm talking about
In the first verse of Meek Mill's song Pound Cake, he compares himself to his peers who have also made millions of dollars. He boasts about his luxurious lifestyle, hanging out with pretty girls, and wearing designer clothes. He further talks about his cousin whom he would give his Bentley to if he is feeling generous. He says that he doesn't care about the money or the girls but still indulges in these activities. Meek Mill also talks about how he invests his money in real estate, and if he has to, he'd buy a house every week. He brags about his riches and how he can ride around his city recklessly, knowing that he's never been this rich before.
Meek Mill's lyrics talk about his success, wealth, and how he has climbed up the ranks to be where he is today. He understands that people might want to bring him down; however, he still keeps a good company by staying away from lame and fake people. He also talks about giving back to his community, which is the motivation behind his real estate investments. All of these lyrics highlight the success that Meek Mill has achieved.
Line by Line Meaning
Phil made millions, James made millions
Phil and James have made millions of dollars
Coon went drop top Rarri, no ceiling
Coon drove a convertible Ferrari without a roof
Iβm just chilling, Omelly even spilling
Meek Mill is relaxed, while Omelly is sharing secrets
Like Ace of Spade and Club liv, we in the building
Meek Mill and his crew are present at Ace of Spades and Club Liv
Pretty hoes to many flows the way I kill em
Meek Mill attracts and impresses many women with his musical talent
Give my cousinβ¦ my Bentley the way Iβm feeling
Meek Mill is feeling generous and gifts his cousin his Bentley car
F**k this money and f**k these hoes
Meek Mill doesn't care about money or women
Same gear for a week, Iβm like f**k these clothes
Meek Mill wears the same clothes for a week
Pmon had bricks βfore you had braces
Pmon sold drugs before you had braces
My whips all black, I guess Iβm acting racist
Meek Mill's cars are all black and this could be seen as him being racist
My b***h all bad, she half black and asian
Meek Mill's girlfriend is half black and half Asian
Scream βsak paseβ I guess Iβm acting Haitian
Meek Mill greets people in Creole, which is the official language of Haiti
Out in M. I. A with some real zoes
Meek Mill is in Miami with some real gangsters
And no lame b*****s around us they all real hoes
Meek Mill and his crew are surrounded by only real women
These n****s rap good but they weirdos
Other rappers are talented but strange
And if they ever disrespect me then itβs air holes
If other rappers disrespect Meek Mill, they could end up injured or worse
They say do for self, thatβs a word to the third
The phrase βdo for selfβ is a phrase that holds true importance
But if my n***a canβt rap Iβll buy him a bird
If Meek Mill's friend can't rap, Meek Mill will buy him a bird (slang for drugs) to sell
All real estate, f**k it, Iβm buying the curb
Meek Mill is buying property in his area
I buy a crib every week from the hood to the burbs
Meek Mill is buying a new house every week from the inner city to the suburbs
Making investments with this money Iβm blessed with
Meek Mill is investing his money wisely
N***a tryna snatch my chain, thatβs a death wish
If someone attempts to steal Meek Mill's chain, they could end up dead
Riding through my cityβ¦
Travelling through Philadelphia
You ainβt never seen a n***a this rich and reckless
Meek Mill is wealthy and careless with his money and actions
You n****s paying hoes just to stick around
Other men pay women to be with them
Zimmer down, Mulsanne how I get around
Meek Mill rides around in his Bentley Mulsanne
50 rounds through the town how I⦠around
Meek Mill is heavily armed and is not afraid to use his weapons
Iβm getting richer so you know they wanna sit me down
As Meek Mill grows richer, people want to stop him
Itβs dc, double M, know they hate us
Meek Mill's crew DC, Double M is hated by others
Me and Ross both got rich but we ainβt break up
Meek Mill and Rick Ross both became wealthy, but did not fall out as friends
N****s falling out for the paper but try to make up
Others fall out with each other over money, but then try to make up for publicity
For the cameras, n****s might fool yβall but canβt fake us
Other people may pretend to be something theyβre not, but they canβt deceive Meek Mill or his crew
Pull up in the hood I put n****s on jets
Meek Mill takes his friends from his neighbourhood on private jets
Take βem to Miami when they just was on steps
Meek Mill takes his friends to Miami from the place where they previously stood on steps
Selling green and serving fiends up in the βjects
Meek Mill sells drugs and services his customers in the projects
Packs still on βem in the pool getting wet
Meek Mill's friends carry drugs while they swim in a pool
They killed Dame set him on fire
Meek Mill's friend, Dame, was murdered and set on fire
And the crazy part that n****s was quietβ¦
Others knew about Dame's murder, but didn't say anything
...time is money so itβs sky dwellers when we buy βem
Meek Mill is willing to spend a lot of money for quality watches
Rolex n****s, stretch like bowflex, n***a
Meek Mill and his crew have Rolex watches and are in great physical shape
Sellinβ Instagram, feds takinβ kodak, n***a
Meek Mill's crew takes and shares pictures on Instagram, while the feds are arresting Kodak Black
Iβve been rich since 24, you ainβt know that, n***a?
Meek Mill has been wealthy since he was 24 years old and others may not have realized it
And I was taught pay that man if you owe that n***a
Meek Mill was taught to pay back his debts
Goneβ¦
End of the song
And all this s**t Iβm talking right now is straight facts
Meek Mill is telling the truth about everything he has said in this song
If youβre from my hood, you know what Iβm talking about
People from Meek Mill's neighbourhood will understand the truth behind his words
Contributed by Joshua Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@deemoney1644
Still fire as the first day I heard it π₯
@jus_real
2023 this still my shit Spade snapped bad π£οΈπ₯π₯π₯π₯ #PHILLY
@estherduncan4693
I dont get mad, I get motivated...
@3ee6xty5ivemedia
This part
@darrylbriscoe4052
Talented Artist From Briskobanks productions 21-22 and forever !!!!!!!!!!
@harrisonweaver1997
That part !!! Hits hard for me, no π§’. This music gets better as it gets older
@quincywashington1009
Oh yea and Iβm here in 2020π―βπΎ
@christianboateng1001
"I was born broke, but I won't die poor"!!!!
@goldenokoko3211
Come back years later this shit is tough π₯π₯π₯
@stevenhill5308
"I was born broke but I won't die poor" Spade-O got a lot of quotables in dis π₯π₯