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.
RICH
Meek Mill Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Yeah, it should never be one nigga that's the head of the crew
'Cause if that one nigga go to jail, fall, die or somethin', everybody falls
We live by this shit
You got money, you fall, it gon' catch you
Want the whole team rich
Want the whole team rich, want the whole team rich
See the whole team rich, want to see the whole team lit
My niggas so hungry, we go get that money and we ball forever
If you got some paper and I got some paper, you fall
I'ma catch ya (I got you my nigga)
Want the whole team rich, want the whole team rich
Want to see the whole team lit, see the whole team rich
See the whole team rich, want to see the whole team lit
My niggas so hungry, we go get that money and we ball forever
If you got some paper and I got some paper
You fall, I'ma catch ya (I got you my nigga)
Want the whole team rich
Really want the whole team rich
Want to see the whole team lit but it don't mean shit
Look at what Po did to Mitch, hit him over thirteen bricks
Niggas ain't loyal, these bitches ain't loyal so we never trust 'em (we never trust 'em)
I lay with that chopper, I sleep with one eye open these niggas'll touch ya
I go to sleep with that Mac on the dresser
Shit, I feel like Tony Montana
Pray we don't go to the slammer
They just got here for a hammer
I'm 'bout to go to Atlanta 'fore I go banana
Payin' these lawyer fees, coppers follow me, watch me, recordin' me
Pussy niggas, they said, they extortin' me
Put a price on my head, try to order me
I'm like, look what this money shit doin' to me
It can make us or break us
I never fake with the fakers
I'm gettin' money, shit, I got your bitch in Jamaica
Dutty whinin', rolling papers
Never minding for your favors
Fuck, it's time we do it major
We been grinding for a minute
Bust a hundred with my niggas
That's the only way I'm living
Want the whole team rich, want the whole team rich
Want to see the whole team lit, see the whole team rich
See the whole team rich, want to see the whole team lit
My niggas so hungry, we go get that money and we ball forever
If you got some paper and I got some paper
You fall, I'ma catch ya (I got you my nigga)
Want the whole team rich, want the whole team rich
Want to see the whole team lit, see the whole team rich
See the whole team rich, want to see the whole team lit
My niggas so hungry, we go get that money and we ball forever
If you got some paper and I got some paper
You fall, I'ma catch ya (I got you my nigga)
Want the whole team rich
You know I ride for my dawgs
It's do or die for my dawgs
No switching sides on my dawgs
I done sold nickels and I done fucked down with my dawgs
Nigga, it's deep
We do not fall out for bitches 'cause we done fucked all of them bitches
I'm alley-ooping these hoes, I get all my assists
You know I'm ball with my niggas (Woo)
Time to get back on that trill shit
Came in the game with some real shit
You came in the game with some bullshit
I turn it on when I wanna hit my kill switch
I make a mill' quick, then I double up
I came from the bottom like a upper-cut
When the feds came, got the bubble-guts
Shit, I pray to god, it ain't one of us
And I pray to god, I don't fuck this up
'Bout to make a nigga get a hundred bricks
Passing, blowing shit, probably blow this shit
Shit, they said I can't do a show and shit
They ain't notice it but I'm goin' through it
I never show that shit, I'm immune to it
I should kill these niggas, let my goons do it
I can smell the money, it coming soon to us
Want the whole team rich, want the whole team rich
Want to see the whole team lit, see the whole team rich
See the whole team rich, want to see the whole team lit
My niggas so hungry, we go get that money and we ball forever
If you got some paper and I got some paper
You fall, I'ma catch ya (I got you my nigga)
Want the whole team rich, want the whole team rich
Want to see the whole team lit, see the whole team rich
See the whole team rich, want to see the whole team lit
My niggas so hungry, we go get that money and we ball forever
If you got some paper and I got some paper
You fall, I'ma catch ya (I got you my nigga)
Want the whole team rich
In this song, Meek Mill and Rick Ross use the life and legacy of Richard "Rich" Porter, a notorious drug dealer in Harlem during the 80s, to boast about their wealth and success. The first lines of the chorus say that they feel like Rich Porter and that they are really balling. They claim that their success attracts women, represented by the "bad bitches" who keep calling them. Meek Mill then compares his watch, a Rolex, to the city of New Orleans, stating that it is as flooded with diamonds as the city is with water. The rappers emphasize that they only want to talk about money, and that if someone is not bringing up that topic, they don't want to speak to them or engage with them at all. They also mention the importance of earning money and the fact that nothing valuable comes for free.
The verses keep the same theme, with Rick Ross boasting about selling drugs and being successful in the rap game, and Meek Mill talking about his life experiences, getting rich, and ignoring the people who say negative things about him. The lyrics contain many references to other drug dealers such as Alpo Martinez and Rayful Edmond. The song also touches on the topic of loyalty, as the rappers express their disdain for people who snitch or betray their friends.
Line by Line Meaning
Feelin' like I'm Richard Porter, I'm really ballin'
I feel like the infamous drug kingpin Richard Porter, because I'm truly living the high life
Bad bitches got 'em calling, they really calling
Beautiful women are constantly reaching out and trying to be with me
My Rollie flooded like New Orleans, just like New Orleans
My Rolex watch is so covered in diamonds that it looks like it got swallowed by a flood, just like how the city of New Orleans experienced a devastating flood
Ain't talking money, what you talking? Nigga what you talking?
If you're not discussing financial matters, then I'm not interested in what you have to say
My bitch probably wouldn't speak if you ain't talkin' money
Even my girlfriend wouldn't bother speaking to you unless you were discussing money
Don't even talk to me if you ain't talkin' money
I don't want to engage in conversation with anyone unless they're talking about making money
Ain't shit in life for free so we were talkin' money
There's nothing that comes without a cost, so it's best to focus our conversations on making money
You hear that sound? I think it's Benji, he talkin' to me
I can hear Benjamin Franklin, the face on the $100 bill, calling out to me, as if encouraging me to chase after more money
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN D LEE, ROBERT RIHMEEK WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
BabyFace Finster
Meek fire point blank period π₯π₯
Justice Velez
Miss this meek no cap
Alberto Acosta
Foreal his energy was crazy 2016-2018
YUNGX PR1NCE
I feel u bro. So much energy here
Aaron Peters
Why does this song keep getting taken down
T three CHH
@John Pariso ong
John Pariso
too good prob
Petey Pete
That beat is usually for rappers like Jeezie, Ti and Rick ross.
Greater Okungbowa
Meek Mill is the Goat π
Dwayne Witherspoon
Meek millz inspire me......that soild I will see you soon big bro.....south Philly