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.
made it from nothing
Meek Mill Lyrics
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They know I took my time with the shit
Diamonds on my neck, I blind them with the wrist
Hey, it feels good when you make it from nothing
I grind like this
So I can shine like this
Them diamonds on my wrist
It feels good when you make it from nothing
Uh, North Philly in my bloodstream, nigga
South Philly from my dad genes, nigga
I can wear my dad jeans
Bought my mom and sister a new crib when that cash came, nigga
Put some respect up on my last name
No better feelin' than seeing my cousin serve his last fiend
No better feelin' seein' lil' Papi talkin French to me
All this money, these pussies will never get to me
Why you think you never hear 'bout what they did to me?
Hunnid bands, quarter milli, talking big money
I'm what you did and nobody stopping shit, homie
'Cause honestly we give a fuck 'bout your big homie
Fuck it, posted in the Jungle with a ladder
How can they compare me to a rapper?
Did it for attention 'cause he had to
Niggas broke, their opinions never mattered
Fuck 'em!
Damn, it feels good from way up here
Damn, it feels good, baby
Yeah, from way up here
I know you thought I wouldn't shine like this
They know I took my time with the shit
Diamonds on my neck, I'm blogging with the wrist
Hey, it feels good when you make it from nothin'
I grind like this
So I can shine like this
Them diamonds on my wrist
It feels good when you make it from nothin'
I always need a prayer before we do the toast
My circle competitive, let's see who move the most
I gave my niggas game before they do the roast
Now let's talk about numbers, I really do 'em both
I still got two real uncles who still be doing dope
One of them used to run wit a freaky stokes
So many new faces sometimes I do get ghosts
Still one call away from ones who really knew me most
Stand in my lane, out of the uzi smoke
You only beating cases based on who you know
Public defender gave him a funeral
Juvenile sent to Rikers, he never knew the rules
Assesin' religions, he don't know who to choose
Let's bow our head over these Ramen noodles
God is the greatest and I pray for peace
Still rolling up that leaf, Mr. Drew Ali, I salute you
Damn, it feels good from way up here
Damn, it feels good, baby
Yeah, from way up here
I just want the money, baby, yeah
Hey, what they want from me, baby
And we still want it
Money is coming, we still run dough
Niggas' pile run up but we never lay low
Niggas kept it real so we never lay low
Never lay low
Running through the money, going way up
Money on the wheels, go way up
The doors on the coupe go way up
It's so easy to hate us
Niggas in the club spilling Aces of Spades
Popping on the bub' and they love a check
Niggas going somewhere, I'mma make it
If you ain't got my money I'mma take that
They probably thought a nigga wouldn't shine like this
Got deals so I signed like this
Diamonds on my neck, I blind them with the wrist
Hey, yeah
I'mma change my mind on you
You know how we do
I'm eating lobster on a plate now
The song "Made It from Nothing" by Meek Mill is a reflection on his success and journey towards fame and fortune. He speaks about his roots in North and South Philly and the hard work he put in to arrive where he is today. In the chorus, Meek Mill acknowledges that people doubted his ability to shine and become successful, but he took his time and persevered. The diamonds on his neck and wrist symbolize the success he's achieved that has turned his life around dramatically from a life of hardship. He also talks about how amazing it feels to make it from nothing and how he grinded to accomplish his dreams.
The second half of the song explains that Meek Mill is proud of his roots, but he's also proud of the fact that he has achieved success that many people doubted he could achieve. He talks about giving back to the people who helped him along the way and how important it is to have a supportive circle of friends. Meek Mill also acknowledges that he still has family members struggling with addiction and that he knows firsthand how difficult it is to overcome.[br/]
Overall, "Made it from Nothing" is a reflection on Meek Mill's journey towards success and his belief that hard work and perseverance can help you achieve your dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you thought I wouldn't shine like this
People didn't think I would be successful like this
They know I took my time with the shit
People know that I worked hard to get where I am
Diamonds on my neck, I blind them with the wrist
I have flashy jewelry that catches people's attention
Hey, it feels good when you make it from nothing
It's a great feeling when you become successful after starting with nothing
I grind like this
I work hard like this
So I can shine like this
So that I can be successful like this
Uh, North Philly in my bloodstream, nigga
I am from North Philly, through and through
South Philly from my dad genes, nigga
Being from South Philly is in my genes, inherited from my father
I can wear my dad jeans
I can proudly wear the clothes and style that I inherited from my dad
Bought my mom and sister a new crib when that cash came, nigga
I was able to buy my mom and sister a new house once I had money
Put some respect up on my last name
I demand respect for my family name
No better feelin' than seeing my cousin serve his last fiend
It's satisfying to see my cousin overcome addiction and stop serving drug addicts
No better feelin' seein' lil' Papi talkin French to me
It's a great feeling to see a young boy that I helped raise speaking French to me
All this money, these pussies will never get to me
No amount of money can make me compromise my principles
Why you think you never hear 'bout what they did to me?
I keep my private affairs private, so people don't know what I've been through
Hunnid bands, quarter milli, talking big money
I have a lot of money and am not afraid to talk about it
I'm what you did and nobody stopping shit, homie
I am unstoppable and nothing can hold me back
'Cause honestly we give a fuck 'bout your big homie
We don't care about your connections to important people
Fuck it, posted in the Jungle with a ladder
I'm not afraid to take risks, even in a dangerous situation
How can they compare me to a rapper?
I am not just a rapper, I am much more than that
Did it for attention 'cause he had to
Someone acted out for attention because they were desperate for it
Niggas broke, their opinions never mattered
People who are broke and have nothing to their name, their opinions don't matter to me
Damn, it feels good from way up here
Being successful feels amazing
I always need a prayer before we do the toast
I like to pray before celebrating
My circle competitive, let's see who move the most
My social circle is competitive and we like to see who can be the most successful
I gave my niggas game before they do the roast
I gave my friends good advice before their big moment
Now let's talk about numbers, I really do 'em both
Let's talk about money, because I am very good at making it
I still got two real uncles who still be doing dope
Some of my family members still struggle with addiction to this day
One of them used to run wit a freaky stokes
One of my uncles used to run with a dangerous gang
So many new faces sometimes I do get ghosts
People I don't know or recognize make me feel uncomfortable
Still one call away from ones who really knew me most
I am still very close to the people who have known me the longest
Stand in my lane, out of the uzi smoke
I am confident in my own abilities and don't need smoke from a gun to intimidate people
You only beating cases based on who you know
You only win court cases based on how well-connected you are
Public defender gave him a funeral
The public defender failed and allowed someone to go to jail for life
Juvenile sent to Rikers, he never knew the rules
A very young person was sent to jail and didn't know how to navigate the system
Assesin' religions, he don't know who to choose
He is exploring and questioning different religions
Let's bow our head over these Ramen noodles
Let's pray for strength and guidance over these humble ingredients
God is the greatest and I pray for peace
I believe in the power of God and pray for peace
Still rolling up that leaf, Mr. Drew Ali, I salute you
I still smoke marijuana and respect Mr. Drew Ali
I just want the money, baby, yeah
I am mainly focused on making money
Hey, what they want from me, baby
I am wondering what people want from me
And we still want it
We are still striving for success
Money is coming, we still run dough
We are still making money and doing well
Niggas' pile run up but we never lay low
People try to come after us, but we remain strong and confident
Niggas kept it real so we never lay low
My friends and I stay true to ourselves and don't compromise our values
Running through the money, going way up
We are quickly making money and reaching new heights
Money on the wheels, go way up
Our wealth and success is growing rapidly
The doors on the coupe go way up
My car has doors that open upward
It's so easy to hate us
People are often jealous of our success and hate us for it
Niggas in the club spilling Aces of Spades
People in the club are drinking expensive champagne and being careless with it
Popping on the bub' and they love a check
They are popping champagne and love showing off their wealth
Niggas going somewhere, I'mma make it
People are going places, but I am going to make it further
If you ain't got my money I'mma take that
If someone owes me money, I will do whatever it takes to get it
They probably thought a nigga wouldn't shine like this
People didn't believe that I would be as successful as I am
Got deals so I signed like this
I signed deals because I knew they would be beneficial for me
Diamonds on my neck, I blind them with the wrist
My flashy jewelry catches people's attention and blinds them from seeing anything else about me
Hey, yeah
Expressing excitement and satisfaction
I'mma change my mind on you
I am capable of changing my opinion on someone
You know how we do
This is just how we operate
I'm eating lobster on a plate now
I have reached a level of wealth where I can afford luxury foods like lobster
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adela Hassan, Atia Boggs, Nicholas M Warwar, Robert Rihmeek Williams, Tarik Azzouz, William Leonard Roberts
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS :
I know you thought I wouldn't shine like this
They know I took my time with the shit
Diamonds on my neck, I blind them with the wrist
Hey, it feels good when you make it from nothing
I grind like this
So I can shine like this
Them diamonds on my wrist
It feels good when you make it from nothing
Uh, North Philly in my bloodstream, nigga
South Philly from my dad genes, nigga
I can wear my dad jeans
Bought my mom and sister a new crib when that cash came, nigga
Put some respect up on my last name
No better feelin' than seeing my cousin serve his last fiend
No better feelin' seein' lil' Papi talkin French to me
All this money, these pussies will never get to me
Why you think you never hear 'bout what they did to me?
Hunnid bands, quarter milli, talking big money
I'm what you did and nobody stopping shit, homie
'Cause honestly we give a fuck 'bout your big homie
Fuck it, posted in the Jungle with a ladder
How can they compare me to a rapper?
Did it for attention 'cause he had to
Niggas broke, their opinions never mattered
Fuck 'em!
Damn, it feels good from way up here
Damn, it feels good, baby
Yeah, from way up here
I know you thought I wouldn't shine like this
They know I took my time with the shit
Diamonds on my neck, I'm blogging with the wrist
Hey, it feels good when you make it from nothin'
I grind like this
So I can shine like this
Them diamonds on my wrist
It feels good when you make it from nothin'
I always need a prayer before we do the toast
My circle competitive, let's see who move the most
I gave my niggas game before they do the roast
Now let's talk about numbers, I really do 'em both
I still got two real uncles who still be doing dope
One of them used to run wit a freaky stokes
So many new faces sometimes I do get ghosts
Still one call away from ones who really knew me most
Stand in my lane, out of the uzi smoke
You only beating cases based on who you know
Public defender gave him a funeral
Juvenile sent to Rikers, he never knew the rules
Assesin' religions, he don't know who to choose
Let's bow our head over these Ramen noodles
God is the greatest and I pray for peace
Still rolling up that leaf, Mr. Drew Ali, I salute you
Damn, it feels good from way up here
Damn, it feels good, baby
Yeah, from way up here
I just want the money, baby, yeah
Hey, what they want from me, baby
And we still want it
Money is coming, we still run dough
Niggas' pile run up but we never lay low
Niggas kept it real so we never lay low
Never lay low
Running through the money, going way up
Money on the wheels, go way up
The doors on the coupe go way up
It's so easy to hate us
Niggas in the club spilling Aces of Spades
Popping on the bub' and they love a check
Niggas going somewhere, I'mma make it
If you ain't got my money I'mma take that
They probably thought a nigga wouldn't shine like this
Got deals so I signed like this
Diamonds on my neck, I blind them with the wrist
Hey, yeah
I'mma change my mind on you
You know how we do
I'm eating lobster on a plate now
DavidBrainiac
Actually made me cry cause I just realized how far I've come. Growing up without the support of a real family, dealing with a bad gambling addiction, depression, being accused of multiple crimes and living in the fear of getting caught, drugs.... Now at 27, I'm self-employed, got my own office, got the best girl ever and the future is looking brighter than ever.
Gabriel Owusu
✊🏿
Kerry Ajak
💎💎
Wesley Simon
@Gabriel Owusu hhzcehzazz
varenne_3
I salute u, God bless🙏
Michael Thompson
💯💯
PopsAndBangsAreOverrated
Heard this song when I was working behind the counter serving customers on a minimum wage. Now I'm an engineer for a very British airline. Mad how this song can get you motivated. Thank you Meek, Teyana and my main guy Rozay 👊🏿👌🏿
stockholm publishings
North PHILLY I'nm ma buldh schtream
VIC DAVE
Thanks #MEEK for making me believing in my self🙏🙌👑💯🔥
I know I will make it one day
Darrion Take
So far this album is fire. Thank you Meek Mill for releasing this.