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.
Respect the Game
Meek Mill Lyrics
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Big bag, got 'em big mad
A nigga gettin' to some money and his bitch bad
Jumpin' out the Rolls truck with the temp tag
I'm gettin' money, I don't get mad, ugh
Ask a nigga in my hood, he go and said it on stand
And when them situations came, I came out like a champ
When it was pourin' down rain and I came out of it damp
We dodged all the feds and they traps
Niggas can't be us 'cause they rats
Stand tall, point a finger, never that
I knew a nigga had it all, went to the B, ain't get it back
That's why I'm humble as ever, and I rumble whatever
Don't chase hoes 'cause they come with this cheddar
I seen my man girl start actin' bougie when he fuck up his cheddar
Before you knew it, niggas was fuckin' her better
I knew about it and I
Wanted to tell him, I felt funny as ever
But when I told him, he went runnin' to tell her, damn
Remember I was down bad, I'm talkin' under the cellar
Now the Rolls Royces come with umbrellas
For the rain and all the pain that we been through
If you don't feed your wolves they gon' put you on the menu
That's why I be with family and some bulls that I been knew
If money determined loyalty, we'd cut you with a Ginsu
Now I go against you, facts
Rule number one, never count your homie pockets thinkin' you deserve it
Rule number two, never trust a bitch that'll fuck you for some purses
Rule number three, save you some of that money, shit you better stop splurgin'
'Cause when it's all said and done and you back at the bottom, they gon' treat you like you worthless
Respect the game
Fuck the fame
We millionaires fuck your watch and lil' chain
Niggas disappear quick as Lil Zane
You feelin' yourself, I know you got a lil' lane
Just hold your composure, I seen this shit happen over and over
That couple hundred thousand holdin' you over
That ain't real money
That's bill money, buy a Rollie, get a wheel money
Catch a case, pay a lawyer, take a deal money
Now you tapped out and got no appeal money
Callin' home like niggas done did you wrong
But when you had that money you could've put niggas on
And the moment they put cuffs on you, your bitch was gone
Student of the game, I'm just ahead of my class
I'm that nigga, but I never got my head up my ass
You doin' good, but I'm ready for bad
And you won't never catch me frontin' 'cause I'm used to bein' second to last
Respect the game
Rule number one, never count your homie pockets thinkin' you deserve it
Rule number two, never trust a bitch that'll fuck you for some purses
Rule number three, save you some of that money, shit you better stop splurgin'
'Cause when it's all said and done and you back at the bottom, they gon' treat you like you worthless
Respect the game
Meek Mill's song "The Game" is a cautionary tale to those who are new to the game of money and success. The first verse features Meek Mill rapping about his current successes, including having a lot of money and a beautiful girlfriend. He also talks about how he avoided trouble with the law and other traps that may have hindered his journey to success. Meek's somber warning, however, is to never forget one's roots and to always be humble.
In the second verse, Meek Mill urges listeners to remember the rules of the game. He outlines three rules that are critical to success: don't count your friend's money, don't trust women who only love you for your possessions, and don't waste money. Meek Mill emphasizes the importance of saving money and being prepared for the worst. He also warns about the consequences of falling off the top and the way that people will treat you when you're not at the top anymore.
Overall, "The Game" is a song that stresses the importance of humility, caution, and hard work. It also warns against the dangers and potential loss that can befall those who become too focused on material possessions and forget about the values that got them to success in the first place.
Line by Line Meaning
Big bag, got 'em big mad
Having a lot of money is causing envy and anger among others
A nigga gettin' to some money and his bitch bad
I am making money and have a attractive girlfriend
Jumpin' out the Rolls truck with the temp tag
I recently purchased a Rolls Royce and have yet to receive the permanent license plate
I'm gettin' money, I don't get mad, ugh
I am focused on acquiring wealth and not allowing minor setbacks to bring me down
Ask a nigga in my hood, he go and said it on stand
The people in my neighborhood will testify to my credibility and reputation
And when them situations came, I came out like a champ
Whenever I have faced challenges, I have overcome them successfully
When it was pourin' down rain and I came out of it damp
Even in difficult times, I come out relatively unscathed
But now it's champagne showers when we poppin' the champ', ugh
Now that I am successful, I can afford to celebrate with expensive champagne
We dodged all the feds and they traps
We have managed to avoid law enforcement and their attempts to catch us
Niggas can't be us 'cause they rats
No one can be like us because they are disloyal and would betray us like a rat
Stand tall, point a finger, never that
We do not blame others for our mistakes and take responsibility for our own actions
I knew a nigga had it all, went to the B, ain't get it back
I knew someone who had everything and went to jail but could not bounce back upon release
That's why I'm humble as ever, and I rumble whatever
That is why I remain humble and able to fight any obstacle that comes my way
Don't chase hoes 'cause they come with this cheddar
Do not pursue women solely because they have money
I seen my man girl start actin' bougie when he fuck up his cheddar
I have witnessed a man's girlfriend act high and mighty when he loses his money
Before you knew it, niggas was fuckin' her better
Afterward, other men slept with her instead
I knew about it and I
I was aware of the situation
Wanted to tell him, I felt funny as ever
I wanted to tell him but was hesitant
But when I told him, he went runnin' to tell her, damn
When I finally told him, he went and told her himself
Remember I was down bad, I'm talkin' under the cellar
I recall being in a poor financial state
Now the Rolls Royces come with umbrellas
Now that I am wealthy, my Rolls Royce even comes with an umbrella holder
For the rain and all the pain that we been through
It is for the rainy days and tough times we have endured
If you don't feed your wolves they gon' put you on the menu
If you do not take care of your own, they will turn against you
That's why I be with family and some bulls that I been knew
That is why I surround myself with my family and people I have known for a long time
If money determined loyalty, we'd cut you with a Ginsu
If loyalty was based on wealth, we would drop anyone who betrayed us immediately
Now I go against you, facts
Now if you cross me, I will turn against you, no questions asked
Rule number one, never count your homie pockets thinkin' you deserve it
Do not expect to benefit from your friend's wealth as if you are entitled to it
Rule number two, never trust a bitch that'll fuck you for some purses
Do not trust women who will only sleep with you for your money
Rule number three, save you some of that money, shit you better stop splurgin'
Save some of your money and do not overspend or be wasteful
'Cause when it's all said and done and you back at the bottom, they gon' treat you like you worthless
If you lose your wealth and find yourself in a tough position, people will not value you as much as they did before
Fuck the fame
I do not care about being famous
We millionaires fuck your watch and lil' chain
I am a millionaire and do not care about your expensive accessories
Niggas disappear quick as Lil Zane
People can disappear quickly, even those who were once famous like Lil Zane
You feelin' yourself, I know you got a lil' lane
You may be feeling confident, but you only have a small place in the grand scheme of things
Just hold your composure, I seen this shit happen over and over
Remain calm because I have seen things like this happen repeatedly
That couple hundred thousand holdin' you over
A few hundred thousand dollars may seem like a lot, but it will not sustain you for long
That ain't real money
That amount of money is not significant in the grand scheme of things
That's bill money, buy a Rollie, get a wheel money
That amount of money is only enough to pay bills and maybe buy a Rolex or a wheel for your car
Catch a case, pay a lawyer, take a deal money
If you end up in legal trouble, you will need to spend a lot of money on a lawyer and may have to take a plea deal
Now you tapped out and got no appeal money
Now you are out of cash and do not have the money to pay for any appeals
Callin' home like niggas done did you wrong
Calling home to complain that people have wronged you
But when you had that money you could've put niggas on
When you had money, you could have helped others
And the moment they put cuffs on you, your bitch was gone
As soon as you got in trouble with the law, your girlfriend left you
Student of the game, I'm just ahead of my class
I am constantly learning and studying the game (industry), and am at the forefront of my peers
I'm that nigga, but I never got my head up my ass
I am confident in my abilities, but I do not let it go to my head and remain humble
You doin' good, but I'm ready for bad
You may be doing well now, but I am prepared for any setbacks or failures
And you won't never catch me frontin' 'cause I'm used to bein' second to last
I will never pretend to be something that I am not because I am accustomed to not being the first or the best
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Rihmeek Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gottjuice790
[Verse 1]
Yah
Big bag, got 'em big mad
A nigga gettin' to some money and his bitch bad
Jumpin' out the Rolls truck with the temp tag
I'm gettin' money, I don't get mad, ugh
Ask a nigga in my hood, he gon' say that I'm stamped
And when them situations came, I came out like a champ
When it was pourin' down rain and I came out of it damp
But now it's champagne showers when we poppin' the champ', ugh
We dodged all the Feds and they traps
Niggas can't be us 'cause they rats
Stand tall, point a finger, never that
I knew a nigga had it all, went to the bing, ain't get it back
That's why I'm humble as ever, and I rumble whatever
Don't chase hoes 'cause they come with this cheddar
I seen my man girl start actin' bougie when he fuck up his cheddar
Before you knew it, niggas was fuckin' her better
I knew about it and I-
Wanted to tell him, I felt funny as ever
But when I told him, he went runnin' to tell her, damn
Remember I was down bad, I'm talkin' under the cellar
Now the Rolls Royces come with umbrellas
For the rain and all the pain that we been through
If you don't feed your wolves they gon' put you on the menu
That's why I be with family and some buls that I been knew
If money determined loyalty, we'd cut you with a Ginsu
Now I go against you, facts
Rule number one, never count your homie pockets thinkin' you deserve it
Rule number two, never trust a bitch that'll fuck you for some purses
Rule number three, save you some of that money, shit you better stop splurgin'
'Cause when it's all said and done and you back at the bottom, they gon' treat you like you worthless
Respect the game
Fuck the fame
We millionaires fuck your watch and lil' chain
Niggas disappear as quick as Lil Zane
You feelin' yourself, I know you got a lil' lane
Just hold your composure, I seen this shit happen over and over
That couple hundred thousand holdin' you over
That ain't real money
That's bill money, buy a Rollie, get a wheel money
Catch a case, pay a lawyer, take a deal money
Now you tapped out and got no appeal money
Callin' home like niggas done did you wrong
But when you had that money you could've put niggas on
And the moment they put cuffs on you, your bitch was gone
Student of the game, I'm just ahead of my class
I'm that nigga, but I never got my head up my ass
You doin' good, but I'm ready for bad
And you won't never catch me frontin' 'cause I'm used to bein' second to last
Respect the game
Rule number one, never count your homie pockets thinkin' you deserve it
Rule number two, never trust a bitch that'll fuck you for some purses
Rule number three, save you some of that money, shit you better stop splurgin'
'Cause when it's all said and done and you back at the bottom, they gon' treat you like you worthless
Respect the game
@jonathansantana6697
I pray we all get rich man . But in reality I pray for everyone to be happy
@muggadre2154
Jonathan Santana same bro 💪🏾
@chrisborrowme1679
Best matured comment I've seen in ages man. Respect
@majorfigures6110
Andre Marable pppppppppppppppppp
@majorfigures6110
Chris Borrowme pppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp
@majorfigures6110
Chris Borrowme ppp
@ericmoss1805
I wish my lil bro was still alive to hear this album 😪 meek is one of our favorites. He would of went crazy over this one 💯 R.I.P lil bro ❤🙏🏿
@stinkyfelines5890
Eric Moss I’m praying for you bro.
@ericmoss1805
@@stinkyfelines5890 Preciate it man 💯
@justincowes7366
Eric Moss 🙏🏾💪🏾💯