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.
Like That
meek mill Lyrics
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Turn up to the max
We be gettin' to it
Do it straight like that
We just too turnt up
Turn up to the max
We be gettin' to it
Do it, do it, do, d-do it
It's a heat banger (Gangsta Grillz)
We do it straight like that, get money straight like that
We run it straight like that, who want it straight like that?
We do it straight like that, get money straight like that
We run it straight like that, who want it straight like that? (hey)
We just too turnt up (turnt up)
Turn up to the max (woo)
We be gettin' to it (what)
Do it straight like that
We just too turnt up (turn up)
Turn up to the max (to the max)
We be gettin' to it (hey)
Do it straight like that
D-D-DJ turn me up (up)
P-Please don't turn me down (down)
T-T-These niggas ain't hear me then (then), these niggas gon' hear me now
Got bad hoes in my section (my section)
These niggas wanna burn me down (burn me down)
So I'm gon' make it sparkle (light up)
Tell the waiter come serve me now (?)
Just Cîroc bottles and top models, all real niggas that pop bottles
I pulled up and I drop topped, and my bad bitch just popped out
And like Alakazam
This shit way out of my hands (hands)
And I'm with black card shawty (shawty)
Vroom-vroom, jumpin' out of that Lamb (skrrt)
Well damn, it's YSL in my shirt (shirt), fly as hell off Earth (Earth)
Y'all niggas smokin' on dirt, I'm on probation poppin' on Perc's
We sippin' that lean, the fuck y'all mean
My money so long and my bitch so mean
We smokin' on strong and I'm with my team
And we turned up, got your bitch tryna fuck, she know
We do it straight like that, get money straight like that
We run it straight like that, who want it straight like that?
We do it straight like that, get money straight like that
We run it straight like that, who want it straight like that? (hey)
We just too turnt up (turnt up)
Turn up to the max
We be gettin' to it (to it)
Do it straight like that
We just too turnt up (turnt up)
Turn up to the max (yeah)
We be gettin' to it
Do it straight like that (2Chainz)
All I do is turn up (turn up), I'm about to show y'all (show you)
Early bird get the worm, I'm up way before y'all (yeah)
I don't even know y'all (nope), ridin' with the doors off
Fuck her on the lean (lean), then I fuckin' doze off (?)
The dope man is my role model, I had a TV on top of my floor model
That bitch would show, fiends used to smoke dope out the antenna
Closet full of amphibians, aim at it and hit it
Difference between me and your girl, my girl, ass thicker (woah, woah)
Life sentence in my trunk (trunk), real niggas respect it ('spect it)
Dumb charm on my necklace, stupid watch on my left wrist
Ain't have a lot so I brag a lot, when I got a lot, I pop a lot
I bought a drop, bought some pussy, get head in the parkin' lot (damn)
My rhyme style's unorthodox, my weed stank no Tic-Tac
Asking me where I get that, Gucci sat on my flip flap (true)
Paint job cost ten stacks, rims cost me another ten
So tell a friend, to tell a friend
To tell a friend, to tell a friend
W-We do it straight like that, get money straight like that
We run it straight like that, who want it straight like that?
We do it straight like that, get money straight like that
We run it straight like that, who want it straight like that?
We just too turnt up (turnt up)
Turn up to the max
We be gettin' to it (to it)
Do it straight like that
We just too turnt up (turnt up)
Turn up to the max
We be gettin' to it (to it)
Do it straight like that
Straight like that nigga, straight like that
No birthday get cake like that (woah)
And I ball hard niggas hate like that (woah)
'Cause I drop that work, come straight right back like, woah
I peeled off in the Bent, came straight right back in a Rolls
Peeled off with ya bitch, came straight right back with y'all
N-Nigga we share that bitch, t-ten big chains I don't wear that shit (yeah)
B-B-Big Glock nine, I air that shit
And a big V12, I steer that shit like, skrrt
And they be like word, I'm with a bad bitch, but I wouldn't wife her
My neck all froze and my wrist like burr
And my shit so cold, I'm a need a light fur (light f-f-f-fur)
We turned up to the max (max), turned up on them racks (racks)
Got shorty all on that pole and she gon' turn up for these stacks
'Cause I'm ballin' (ballin'), like Spalding (Spalding)
My wrist flooded, New Orleans (Orleans)
And I'm shittin' on 'em, no toilet (toilet)
And no referee, I called it
W-We do it straight like that, get money straight like that
We run it straight like that, who want it straight like that?
We do it straight like that, get money straight like that
We run it straight like that, who want it straight like that? (hey)
We just too turnt up (turnt up)
Turn up to the max
We be gettin' to it
Do it straight like that
We just too turnt up (turnt up)
Turn up to the max
We be gettin' to it (to it)
Do it straight like that (yeah)
The song "Like That" by Meek Mill is a high-energy, trap beat-driven track that celebrates the hedonism and excesses of a life filled with luxury and fame. The opening lines, "We just too turnt up/Turn up to the max" announce this party-like atmosphere. The chorus is a call to action to "just do it straight like that" with an emphasis on getting to the money, running things and doing things "straight like that."
As if to underscore the extravagance and "turned up" lifestyle the lyrics describe, there are several references to luxury brands and lifestyle choices that are hallmarks of success in the rap world. For example, Cîroc bottles, Lamborghinis, and Gucci are all mentioned. In addition, there are references to "bad hoes" and "top models."
The verse by 2Chainz adds to the party-like atmosphere of the song. He raps about being up before everyone else, about sleeping off a lean high, about buying a drop (a convertible car) and buying sex. The chorus repeats after his verse with its call to "just do it straight like that" and the assertion that they are "too turnt up." The song ends with the line "We just do it like that."
Line by Line Meaning
We just too turnt up
We are extremely excited and hyped up
Turn up to the max
We are taking our excitement and hype to the highest level
We be gettin' to it
We are being productive and achieving our goals
Do it straight like that
We are doing things with confidence and efficiency
Do it, do it, do, d-do it
We are repeating our actions to emphasize our determination
It's a heat banger (Gangsta Grillz)
This song is a hot and popular hit
We do it straight like that, get money straight like that
We are making money and achieving our goals efficiently
We run it straight like that, who want it straight like that?
We are dominating and achieving success easily, who else wants to join us?
We just too turnt up (turn up)
We are still excited and hyped up
Turn up to the max (woo)
We are still pushing our excitement and hype to the highest level
D-D-DJ turn me up (up)
The DJ should increase the volume of the music to enhance our excitement
P-Please don't turn me down (down)
We don't want the volume to decrease, we want to keep going strong
T-T-These niggas ain't hear me then (then), these niggas gon' hear me now
Those who didn't pay attention to us before will notice us now
Got bad hoes in my section (my section)
There are attractive women in our area
These niggas wanna burn me down (burn me down)
Our haters want to destroy us
So I'm gon' make it sparkle (light up)
We will shine and stand out despite the negativity
Tell the waiter come serve me now (?)
We want to be served and enjoy our success
Just Cîroc bottles and top models, all real niggas that pop bottles
We are enjoying the company of beautiful women and successful men
I pulled up and I drop topped, and my bad bitch just popped out
I arrived in a convertible car and my attractive girlfriend joined me
And like Alakazam
Suddenly or magically
This shit way out of my hands (hands)
I don't have control over this situation
And I'm with black card shawty (shawty)
I'm with a woman who can afford to spend a lot of money
Vroom-vroom, jumpin' out of that Lamb (skrrt)
I'm driving a Lamborghini and showing off
Well damn, it's YSL in my shirt (shirt), fly as hell off Earth (Earth)
I'm wearing designer clothing and looking stylish
Y'all niggas smokin' on dirt, I'm on probation poppin' on Perc's
Others are smoking low-quality drugs but I'm taking a more expensive and potent drug despite being on probation
We sippin' that lean, the fuck y'all mean
We are drinking cough syrup with codeine, don't question us
My money so long and my bitch so mean
I have a lot of money and my girlfriend has an attitude
We smokin' on strong and I'm with my team
We are smoking high-quality marijuana and together as a group
And we turned up, got your bitch tryna fuck, she know
We are excited and having fun, and other men's girlfriends are interested in us
All I do is turn up (turn up), I'm about to show y'all (show you)
My entire lifestyle is about being excited and having fun, and I'm going to demonstrate that
Early bird get the worm, I'm up way before y'all (yeah)
I wake up early and am more productive than others
I don't even know y'all (nope), ridin' with the doors off
I don't know who you are, but I'm driving with the doors off of my car
Fuck her on the lean (lean), then I fuckin' doze off (?)
I have sex while under the influence of cough syrup and then fall asleep
The dope man is my role model, I had a TV on top of my floor model
I aspire to be a drug dealer, and I have a TV on top of my furniture
That bitch would show, fiends used to smoke dope out the antenna
That (TV) was a hotspot for drug users to smoke drugs off of
Closet full of amphibians, aim at it and hit it
I have a lot of guns and am capable of using them
Difference between me and your girl, my girl, ass thicker (woah, woah)
My girlfriend has a bigger butt than yours
Life sentence in my trunk (trunk), real niggas respect it ('spect it)
I have illegal substances or weapons in my car and only people who are down with the lifestyle would understand
Dumb charm on my necklace, stupid watch on my left wrist
I have flashy jewelry that some may see as unintelligent or excessive
Ain't have a lot so I brag a lot, when I got a lot, I pop a lot
When I was poor, I boasted about what little I had. Now that I'm wealthy, I spend extravagantly
I bought a drop, bought some pussy, get head in the parkin' lot (damn)
I purchased a convertible car and paid a prostitute for sexual favors in a parking lot
My rhyme style's unorthodox, my weed stank no Tic-Tac
My rapping technique is unique and my marijuana is very potent
Asking me where I get that, Gucci sat on my flip flap (true)
People frequently ask me about my clothing, and I have a Gucci bag sitting on my lap
Paint job cost ten stacks, rims cost me another ten
I spent a lot of money on custom car paint and rims
So tell a friend, to tell a friend, to tell a friend, to tell a friend
Spread the word about my success to others
W-We do it straight like that, get money straight like that
We are efficient and successful
Straight like that nigga, straight like that
We are straightforward and unapologetic about our success
No birthday get cake like that (woah)
We are so successful that we are wealthy enough to have cakes for any occasion
And I ball hard niggas hate like that (woah)
We are successful and some people envy or criticize us for it
'Cause I drop that work, come straight right back like, woah
I sell illegal substances and quickly replenish my supply
I peeled off in the Bent, came straight right back in a Rolls
I drove off in a Bentley and quickly returned in a Rolls-Royce
Peeled off with ya bitch, came straight right back with y'all
I took another man's girlfriend with me and returned with both her and her boyfriend
N-Nigga we share that bitch, t-ten big chains I don't wear that shit (yeah)
We both date the same woman and I have expensive jewelry that I don't wear
B-B-Big Glock nine, I air that shit
I carry a large gun and am not afraid to use it
And a big V12, I steer that shit like, skrrt
I drive a powerful car and show off its speed and performance
And they be like word, I'm with a bad bitch, but I wouldn't wife her
People acknowledge that I am with an attractive woman but I wouldn't commit to her
My neck all froze and my wrist like burr
I have expensive and flashy jewelry
And my shit so cold, I'm a need a light fur (light f-f-f-fur)
My jewelry is so shiny and valuable that I need a fur coat to match it
We turned up to the max (max), turned up on them racks (racks)
We are extremely excited and successful
Got shorty all on that pole and she gon' turn up for these stacks
A woman is dancing on a stripper pole for money
'Cause I'm ballin' (ballin'), like Spalding (Spalding)
I am very successful and have a lot of money
My wrist flooded, New Orleans (Orleans)
I have expensive and flashy jewelry that is equivalent to the flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans
And I'm shittin' on 'em, no toilet (toilet)
I am outdoing and embarrassing others without any remorse
And no referee, I called it
I am in charge and make the rules
Do it straight like that (yeah)
We are successful and efficient, there's no need for gimmicks or tricks
Lyrics © Distrokid
Written by: Robert Rihmeek Williams, Tauheed Epps, Vincent Lamar Robinson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@XXQS15
2 CHAINZ KILLED IT
@lucasr3388
One of the hardest features of all time
@coleturner6906
You damn right
@yesyouwhat
WE DO IT ST8 LIKE THAT !!!!!!!
@rnr575
12 percent battery left, enough to listen to 2chainz verse a couple more times!!
@danh8776
2 chainz verse was monstrous how can everyone act like this shits normal. So tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend
@helgesenb
Awesome album from Meek fucking love it !!!
@christianbenjamin1901
this was tha hardest mixtape of its year respectively
@BronerBeast
DC3 was legendary and way better than this one too
@MechTechStudios1
dc4 on the way