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 motto
Meek Mill Lyrics
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Spendin' all this paper like I f-cking won the lotto
All I know is yolo, nigga that's the motto
Ricky told me get 'em and I told 'em that I got 'em
And I got 'em erryday, erryday
Bad bitches gon f-ck me everyway, never stay
Once I get it, than I'm dippin' thata way thata way
Young, came up from the bottom and I never had a way
Aint none of the homies crippin'
We giving bitches the blues
We buying? Bags, get in they f-cking shoes
You wonder why she aint f-cking you
Winning nigga, you lose
Yeah, I'm flexing, I pull up on the ghost
Hundred on my necklace
And my diamonds clear they vvs'ing
I turn into a toilet on these? They bs'ing
Two fingers, did it on 'em
Hold up, I really shitted on 'em
I dropped dreamchaser and I made a milly on 'em
It don't matter what city I'm in, I'm going philly on 'em
With my red p hat, you don't know, we back
'Bout to go to houston, heard that's where the chief at
Hiding with the? Down
I could'nt get it man, get ready for that
Me and wale finna drop to that real soon man
I was just playing around
Shout out to the homie drizzy, all ymcmb
It's double mg we in the building
In Meek Mill's song The Motto, the lyrics depict a lifestyle of spending money on luxurious items and experiences, with the refrain "Bottle after bottle, motto after motto." The acronym YOLO, or You Only Live Once, is referenced as the motto, reflecting a desire to live life to the fullest and without fear of consequences. Meek Mill asserts his success and ability to attract women, expressing confidence in his abilities and accomplishments.
The lyrics also include a reference to Meek Mill's friend, rapper Rick Ross, who advised him to "get 'em and I told 'em that I got 'em," indicating a strong sense of loyalty and support among members of the hip-hop community. In the second verse, Meek Mill references his rise from poverty to success, highlighting his ability to purchase expensive cars and accessories and enjoy the finer things in life, which are often out of reach for those who come from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Overall, The Motto can be interpreted as a celebration of success and hard work, as well as a reflection of the desires and aspirations of many individuals who strive for financial success and the freedom that accompanies it.
Line by Line Meaning
Bottle after bottle, motto after motto
Spending lavishly, following a certain mantra or lifestyle
Spendin' all this paper like I f-cking won the lotto
Spending money recklessly as if he had won the lottery
All I know is yolo, nigga that's the motto
Living life with a 'you only live once' mentality
Ricky told me get 'em and I told 'em that I got 'em
A shoutout to Rick Ross, his mentor, for believing in him and his abilities
And I got 'em erryday, erryday
Continuing to prove his worth and hustle daily
Bad bitches gon f-ck me everyway, never stay
Women only stick around for a short time for sexual pleasure
Once I get it, than I'm dippin' thata way thata way
Once he's done with a situation, he quickly moves on to the next thing in life
Young, came up from the bottom and I never had a way
He started from nothing and had to find his own path to success
I really went from wooping 622s, to whippin 622s
He went from poverty to being able to afford luxury cars
Aint none of the homies crippin'
None of his friends are involved in gang activity
We giving bitches the blues
Treating women poorly and moving on from them
We buying? Bags, get in they f-cking shoes
Buying expensive items for women to impress them and entice them to have sex with him
You wonder why she aint f-cking you, winning nigga, you lose
He's able to have sex with women because of his fame and wealth, while others wonder why they can't attract women like him
Yeah, I'm flexing, I pull up on the ghost
He's showing off his wealth and success by driving a Rolls-Royce Ghost
Hundred on my necklace
Wearing expensive jewelry to show off his wealth
And my diamonds clear they vvs'ing
His diamonds are high-quality and sparkling
I turn into a toilet on these? They bs'ing
He dismisses those who doubt or hate on him
Two fingers, did it on 'em
Double middle fingers as a sign of success and dominance
Hold up, I really shitted on 'em
He dominated and surpassed his haters and critics
I dropped dreamchaser and I made a milly on 'em
His album 'Dreamchasers' was a commercial success and made him millions of dollars
It don't matter what city I'm in, I'm going philly on 'em
He represents and stays true to his roots in Philadelphia no matter where he goes
With my red p hat, you don't know, we back
Wearing his signature red Phillies hat as a symbol of his Philadelphia pride
'Bout to go to houston, heard that's where the chief at
Traveling to Houston to collaborate with the rapper Chief Keef
Hiding with the? Down
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I could'nt get it man, get ready for that
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Me and wale finna drop to that real soon man
He's collaborating with fellow rapper Wale on a new project that will be released soon
I was just playing around
He's been taking risks and is willing to experiment with his music and style
Shout out to the homie drizzy, all ymcmb
Giving a shoutout to his friend and fellow rapper Drake, and their record label Young Money Cash Money Billionaires
It's double mg we in the building
Representing his record label, Dream Chasers, and asserting their presence in the music industry
Contributed by Isaac N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.