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.

The World Is Ours
Meek Mill Lyrics

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Here we are
The world is ours
(This shit right here make me feel a certain kind of way)
From the block to boulevards
The rain is gone
(This shit feel good right here, this shit feel like-)
The rain is gone
(Some Carol City shit right here)

The rain is gone
(My nigga Peanut rest in peace, he would have felt this right here)
From the block to boulevards
The rain is gone
(I'm on my Convertible Burt shit)
The rain

I'm feelin' myself, hope you feelin' me too
God forgives and I don't, unforgettable dude
I'm ballin' my nigga, and that's word to your mama
I want you to ride, definition of honor
Honor thy brother, but murder these hoes
Always pay your taxes, never pay these hoes
Always making moves, I didn't make the rules
I'm just making ends meet with this plate of food
Went from Spaghetti-O's to a new set of Vogues
Back to square one, we still was selling those
My Tribe Called Quest, shit was nice dog
Gucci was Q-Tip, I was Phife Dawg
On the world tours with all the wrong whores
Had the right ideas, and all the wrong stores
Timing is everything, rhyming is everything
Geechi Liberace, put diamonds in everything

Here we are
The world is ours (yeah man, ya heard?)
From the block to boulevards (I rock Chanel nigga)
The rain is gone (yeah, Skateboard)
The rain

They say "Skateboard, you racist
You only hang with white Cubans"
Nonsense, that's the necklace nigga, the light's moving
This is jewelry, that shit is foolery
Frozen water on my neck nigga, who's cool as me?
Up in mansion like the black Kurt Cobain
My nigga Ross said he's the boss, 'cause he works cocaine
And under no certain circumstances
Will the facets of the diamonds not be disrespectful
And hurt your chain, and your feelings
Yeah they villains but I'm chilling, I'm still a N.E.R.D
Millions and millions and millions off of verbs
Well my niggas be stealing and killing and thrilling for the birds
Making deals, squeezing the life out of them Nextel chirps
I'm on my iPhone (uhh)
Bitches put their naked pictures on my iPad
The doors go up and I gone
Black boy scoring his life, I'm scoring the Oscars (I'm really am, nigga)
Remember I used to want a Pasha and eat some lobster
But now I eat the apple with my AP
Your life and your wrist got the wrong timing, you hate me
Says the little boy that loves you, who had the ashy feet
Now I wear that ashy white suit out in Fashion Week
Yeah, the upperclasses meet, that's just me, I smash the beat

Here we are
The world is ours
From the block to boulevards
The rain is gone (uh)
The rain

Dedication and motivation, gave 'em motives to hate me
Old homies betrayed me, running around saying they made me
But when I had a quarter, they had, four and the baby
It was a whole different story, but fuck them niggas is shady
Now I'm self-made, self-paid, and I give myself a raise
Whole circle shining nigga, never had no selfish ways
Never had nobody tell me "go and get it" tell me "save"
Had to learn on my own, ask my mama, I was gone
Puffing purple getting stoned, trying to take the pain away
Now its Rolls Royce's umbrellas for a rainy day
Old heads told me "young fella, this ain't the game to play"
Had to take the chance, told the dealer, "deal my hand"
And now that nigga's getting murdered, shit is getting scary
I put mirror tint all in the Ghost, I'm screaming Bloody Mary
Nigga Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary
Let 'em cross the line of scrimmage, they get fucking buried
They had me cutting through that field just like a rushing Barry
Sanders playin' with hammers
Had them birds but we ain't fuck with Larry
I was just tryna to ball, ducking D's and grinding raw
But now I pull up in that thing
Them niggas gon' need some Tylenol, I'm gone

Here we are
The world is ours
From the block to boulevards
The rain is gone
The rain

I'm staring at my notepad like goodbye to my broke past
Words full of money, use dollar signs as my periods
I'm gettin money, period
They said I got a old soul and I'm rich nigga spirited
So one time for the old timers and two for the new school
Three for my Geechi niggas with big Rollies in that new coupe
Blowing on loud, sipping on that dirty juice
With a tre deuce living life like they ain't made loot
'Cause what's here today could be gone tomorrow
So I'ma get it myself
I ain't known to ball make sure my kids is straight
In case I'm gone tomorrow
Young Bonaparte, I'm noble dog like Drew Ali
Dark shades like Kool Moe Dee, cool fly nigga is who I be
Big chain with a bigger charm
Leave with a bad chick under my arm
Uhh! Geechi Liberace
Diamonds on everything, even my posse
(Diamonds on everything, even my posse)

Here we are
The world is ours
From the block to boulevards
The rain is gone
The rain is gone
The rain is gone
From the block to boulevards

The rain is gone
The rain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Meek Mill's "The World Is Ours" are about his rise to success and the hard work that got him there. The chorus "Here we are, the world is ours, from the block to boulevards, the rain is gone" represents Meek Mill's belief that he has made it, from his humble beginnings on the block to now being able to travel on the boulevards of life. The rain being gone symbolizes the obstacles he has faced and overcome, with Peanut's death being mentioned as one of those obstacles.

Meek Mill continues to describe his success, mentioning his wealth and status as a rapper. The next verse touches on the criticism he has received, including accusations of being racist for only hanging out with white Cubans. He dismisses these accusations and emphasizes the value of his jewelry, which he refers to as frozen water on his neck. Meek Mill also talks about his new lifestyle, from his black Kurt Cobain-inspired mansion to his iPhone. Throughout the song, Meek Mill is essentially saying that although he has come a long way, he has stayed true to himself and his experiences.

Overall, "The World Is Ours" is a celebration of Meek Mill's success and his gratitude to have overcome the obstacles that he has. It's a reminder that with hard work and dedication, anyone can achieve their dreams.

Line by Line Meaning

Here we are
We have arrived at this moment

The world is ours
We have the power and control over the world around us

From the block to boulevards
From the streets to the main roads, our influence extends everywhere

The rain is gone
The hardships and struggles have passed

I'm feelin' myself, hope you feelin' me too
I am confident and proud of myself, hoping you feel the same

God forgives and I don't, unforgettable dude
I hold grudges and won't forgive, leaving a lasting impression

I'm ballin' my nigga, and that's word to your mama
I am succeeding and thriving, as affirmed by your mother

I want you to ride, definition of honor
I want you to support and believe in me, which represents loyalty and respect

Honor thy brother, but murder these hoes
Stay loyal to your close friends, but have no mercy on disloyal women

Always pay your taxes, never pay these hoes
Be responsible and fulfill your obligations, but don't waste money on untrustworthy women

Always making moves, I didn't make the rules
I am always making progress, even though I didn't create the system

I'm just making ends meet with this plate of food
I am barely getting by with the necessities in life

Went from Spaghetti-O's to a new set of Vogues
I have gone from poverty to acquiring expensive possessions

Back to square one, we still was selling those
Despite setbacks, we were still selling drugs in the neighborhood

My Tribe Called Quest, shit was nice dog
My music, like that of the group Tribe Called Quest, is high quality and enjoyable

Gucci was Q-Tip, I was Phife Dawg
I relate to the members of the group as if I were one of them

On the world tours with all the wrong whores
Traveling the world with the wrong type of women

Had the right ideas, and all the wrong stores
Having good ideas, but lacking the right places to sell or share them

Timing is everything, rhyming is everything
The right timing is crucial for success, and my lyrical skills are important

Geechi Liberace, put diamonds in everything
I am extravagant and flashy, adorning everything with diamonds

They say 'Skateboard, you racist
People accuse me of being racist

You only hang with white Cubans'
Because I associate mainly with white Cubans

Nonsense, that's the necklace nigga, the light's moving
That accusation is nonsense, it is just the light reflecting off my necklace

This is jewelry, that shit is foolery
My possessions are valuable and the accusation is foolish

Frozen water on my neck nigga, who's cool as me?
The diamonds on my neck are so valuable and cool, no one can compare

Up in mansion like the black Kurt Cobain
Living in a mansion, similar to the late musician Kurt Cobain

My nigga Ross said he's the boss, 'cause he works cocaine
My friend Ross claims to be the boss because he deals drugs

And under no certain circumstances
Under no circumstances

Will the facets of the diamonds not be disrespectful
The diamonds will always be flashy and glamorous

And hurt your chain, and your feelings
They will never damage your chain or your emotions

Yeah they villains but I'm chilling, I'm still a N.E.R.D
They may be seen as villains, but I am relaxed and still myself

Millions and millions and millions off of verbs
I have made millions of dollars through my rapping

Well my niggas be stealing and killing and thrilling for the birds
My friends engage in illegal activities for money and excitement

Making deals, squeezing the life out of them Nextel chirps
Engaging in illegal transactions while threatening others

I'm on my iPhone (uhh)
Using my iPhone

Bitches put their naked pictures on my iPad
Women send me explicit photos on my iPad

The doors go up and I gone
The car doors open upwards and I drive away

Black boy scoring his life, I'm scoring the Oscars (I'm really am, nigga)
I am achieving great success in my life and career

Remember I used to want a Pasha and eat some lobster
I used to desire luxury and expensive meals

But now I eat the apple with my AP
Now I can afford fancy watches and enjoy a luxurious lifestyle

Your life and your wrist got the wrong timing, you hate me
Your life and possessions are not as successful as mine, causing you to resent me

Says the little boy that loves you, who had the ashy feet
This comes from a person who used to be in a lower position and had unkempt feet

Now I wear that ashy white suit out in Fashion Week
Now I wear expensive clothing and attend high-profile events like Fashion Week

Yeah, the upperclasses meet, that's just me, I smash the beat
I associate with the wealthy and elite, that's just who I am, and my music is a hit

Dedication and motivation, gave 'em motives to hate me
My dedication and drive have made others jealous and resentful

Old homies betrayed me, running around saying they made me
Former friends betrayed my trust and now claim credit for my success

But when I had a quarter, they had, four and the baby
When I had very little, they had much more and were even taking care of a child

It was a whole different story, but fuck them niggas is shady
The situation was completely different, but those people are untrustworthy

Now I'm self-made, self-paid, and I give myself a raise
I have achieved success on my own and reward myself financially

Whole circle shining nigga, never had no selfish ways
My whole crew is successful, and we don't have any self-centered behaviors

Never had nobody tell me 'go and get it' tell me 'save'
I never had anyone instruct me to go after success or save money

Had to learn on my own, ask my mama, I was gone
I had to learn from my own experiences, not from my mother's advice

Puffing purple getting stoned, trying to take the pain away
I was smoking marijuana to escape emotional pain

Now its Rolls Royce's umbrellas for a rainy day
Now I can afford luxury cars and protection from bad times

Old heads told me 'young fella, this ain't the game to play'
Elderly individuals warned me that this lifestyle is dangerous

Had to take the chance, told the dealer, 'deal my hand'
I had to take a risk and let fate determine my outcome

And now that nigga's getting murdered, shit is getting scary
The person who took the risk is now facing deadly consequences, making the situation intense

I put mirror tint all in the Ghost, I'm screaming Bloody Mary
I have installed reflective window tint in the car, symbolic of my success, and I am enthusiastic about it

Nigga Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary
I emphasize the phrase 'Bloody Mary' to heighten the intensity of the situation

Let 'em cross the line of scrimmage, they get fucking buried
If someone crosses a boundary, I punish them severely

They had me cutting through that field just like a rushing Barry
I faced obstacles and opposition as I tried to make progress

Sanders playin' with hammers
Playing like the football player Barry Sanders, but using guns instead of his athletic ability

Had them birds but we ain't fuck with Larry
We had drugs for sale, but we avoided any association with law enforcement

I was just tryna to ball, ducking D's and grinding raw
I was focused on achieving success, evading police, and working hard

But now I pull up in that thing
But now I arrive in a luxurious vehicle

Them niggas gon' need some Tylenol, I'm gone
Those guys will be overwhelmed by my success, and I'm leaving them behind

I'm staring at my notepad like goodbye to my broke past
I am reflecting on my past struggles and leaving them behind

Words full of money, use dollar signs as my periods
My lyrics are filled with references to money, and I even use dollar signs as punctuation

I'm gettin money, period
I am consistently making money

They said I got a old soul and I'm rich nigga spirited
People say that I have an old-fashioned mentality, despite being wealthy

So one time for the old timers and two for the new school
I give recognition to the older generation and the newer generation of artists

Three for my Geechi niggas with big Rollies in that new coupe
I show respect to my friends from the Geechi neighborhood who have expensive watches and cars

Blowing on loud, sipping on that dirty juice
Smoking marijuana and drinking alcohol to relax and enjoy life

With a tre deuce living life like they ain't made loot
Living carefree as if they have not made a lot of money

'Cause what's here today could be gone tomorrow
Material possessions and success can disappear suddenly

So I'ma get it myself
Therefore, I will achieve success on my own

I ain't known to ball make sure my kids is straight
I don't just spend money frivolously, I ensure my children's financial security

In case I'm gone tomorrow
Because I might not be here in the future

Young Bonaparte, I'm noble dog like Drew Ali
I am like a young Napoleon Bonaparte, noble and influential, similar to Noble Drew Ali

Dark shades like Kool Moe Dee, cool fly nigga is who I be
I wear sunglasses like the rapper Kool Moe Dee, and I am a stylish and confident person

Big chain with a bigger charm
Wearing a large necklace with an even larger pendant

Leave with a bad chick under my arm
Leaving with an attractive woman by my side

Uhh! Geechi Liberace
Like the musician Liberace, I am flashy and extravagant

Diamonds on everything, even my posse
I have diamonds on all my possessions, including the people around me

The rain is gone
The hardships and struggles have passed

From the block to boulevards
From the streets to the main roads, our influence extends everywhere

The rain is gone
The hardships and struggles have passed

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kyle Myricks, Pharrell Williams, Robert Williams, William Roberts

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