Meek Mill
Robert Rihmeek Williams (born May 6, 1987), known professionally as Meek Mill, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he embarked on his music career as a battle rapper, and later formed a short-lived rap group, The Bloodhoundz. In 2008, Atlanta-based rapper T.I. signed Meek Mill to his first record deal. In February 2011, after leaving Grand Hustle Records, Mill signed with Miami-based rapper Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group (MMG). Mill's debut album, Dreams and Nightmares, was released in 2012 under MMG and Warner Bros. Records. The album, preceded by the lead single "Amen" (featuring Drake), peaked at number two on the U.S. Billboard 200.
In October 2012, Mill announced the launch of his own label imprint, Dream Chasers Records, named after his mixtape series. Meek Mill often collaborates with MMG label-mates; he has made notable appearances on MMG's Self Made compilation series, with his first two singles, "Tupac Back" (featuring Rick Ross) and "Ima Boss" (featuring Rick Ross), being included on volume one. He released his second album, Dreams Worth More Than Money, in 2015 and his third album, Wins & Losses, in 2016. His fourth studio album, Championships, was released in November 2018 and debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart. Its lead single, "Going Bad" (featuring Drake), peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Mill's highest charting single to date. Meek's fifth album, Expensive Pain, was released on October 1, 2021.
In November 2017, he was sentenced to two to four years in prison for violating parole and served five months at the State Correctional Institution – Chester in Chester, Pennsylvania, before being released while his trial continues. In August 2019, a documentary series about his battle with the criminal justice system, Free Meek, was released on Amazon Prime Video. Mill served as executive producer on the series alongside fellow rapper Jay-Z. The two also became the co-founders of nonprofit organization Reform Alliance, which focuses on justice, parole, and probation reform.
May 6, 2022
Meek Mill asks “big homie” Elon Musk to let him invest in Twitter
"Elon musk let us invest in Twitter with you big homie" The post Meek Mill asks “big homie” Elon Musk to let him invest in Twitter appeared first on NME.
May 6, 2022
Meek Mill Asks ‘Big Homie’ Elon Musk to ‘Let Us Invest in Twitter’ After $44 Billion Buyout
Following Elon Musk’s $44 billion Twitter buyout, rapper Meek Mill has asked the Tesla founder if there’s any room for him to get in on the action.
April 14, 2022
Meek Mill Criticizes Emphasis Placed on First Week Numbers: ‘What Does That Do for the Artist?’
Meek Mill has been critical of industry practices in the past, including back in February when he went public with his issues with Atlantic.
March 23, 2022
Meek Mill Announces Las Vegas Residency at Drai’s Nightclub
The run of shows kicks off on April 9
February 18, 2022
Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Lil Baby & Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Acquire ‘True Classic’ Lifestyle Brand Mitchell & Ness
"I’m proud to play a small role in bringing it back," Jay says in a statement.
February 2, 2022
Meek Mill accuses Atlantic Records of “blackballing” his latest album and “taking advantage” of artists
"They outsmarting young black kids taking advantage and calling it business!" The post Meek Mill accuses Atlantic Records of “blackballing” his latest album and “taking advantage” of artists appeared first on NME.
January 19, 2022
Jay-Z, Meek Mill and more push for law that would stop New York prosecutors using rap lyrics as evidence
If passed, prosecutors would be required to provide "clear and convincing evidence" that lyrics cited as evidence are "literal, rather than figurative or fictional" The post Jay-Z, Meek Mill and more push for law that would stop New York prosecutors using rap lyrics as evidence appeared first on NME.
January 18, 2022
Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Big Sean, Fat Joe Backing Law Limiting Rap Lyrics at Criminal Trials
The rap superstars, along with Fat Joe, Yo Gotti, Kelly Rowland, Killer Mike, Robin Thicke, and others, urge New York lawmakers to pass the proposed bill "Rap Music on Trial"
January 13, 2022
Meek Mill, Kevin Hart, Sixers Co-Owner Donate $15 Million to Philly Schools
The gift will help thousands of students in more than 110 schools pay for tuition.
January 10, 2022
Meek Mill Says Ass Tastes Like Unseasoned Lamb Chops in Interview
Meek opens up about his sex life. Continue reading…
December 23, 2021
Best Mixtapes From 10 Years Ago Ranked
The best 25 tapes from 2011 created by Lil Wayne, Frank Ocean, A$AP Rocky, The Weeknd, Meek Mill and more. Continue reading…
December 16, 2021
Meek Mill, Lil Baby & Michael Rubin Host Reform Night For Underprivileged Kids at Philadelphia 76ers Arena
The star rappers helped put a smile on the face of 26 kids who enjoyed VIP treatment.
December 16, 2021
Meek Mill Plays Hoops With Philly Kids Affected by Justice System
“I am one of those kids, so I know what it means to be in those types of situations,” Mill said on Wednesday (Dec. 15).
November 29, 2021
Meek Mill set to release final instalment of ‘Dreamchasers’ as an NFT
The fifth and final edition of his mixtape series will be accessible via a loyalty club arriving January 1 The post Meek Mill set to release final instalment of ‘Dreamchasers’ as an NFT appeared first on NME.
November 27, 2021
Meek Mill to Share Final ‘Dreamchasers’ Mixtape as NFT
The fifth and final installment in the series will also be the first time the rapper goes the NFT route
October 26, 2021
Meek Mill Claims He Hasn't Been Paid for His Music
Industry rule number 4080... Continue reading…
October 25, 2021
Subway employee trashes restaurant in bizarre attempt to get signed by Meek Mill
He filmed himself walking on food, throwing bread on the floor and putting meat and cheese on a toilet seat The post Subway employee trashes restaurant in bizarre attempt to get signed by Meek Mill appeared first on NME.
October 17, 2021
Worker Trashes Subway in Attempt to Get Signed by Meek Mill
Pray for the youth. Continue reading…
October 14, 2021
Meek Mill’s ‘Pain’ Posts No. 2 Debut on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart
The Philadelphia rapper bags his sixth top five album and finds 10 of its tracks onto the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, including two in the top 10.
October 14, 2021
Meek Mill compares ‘Squid Game’ to “hood poverty”
“It’s the exact same thing” The post Meek Mill compares ‘Squid Game’ to “hood poverty” appeared first on NME.
October 12, 2021
Meek Mill Compares ‘Squid Game’ to ‘Hood Poverty’: ‘It’s the Exact Same Thing’
Meek Mill has been paying close attention to Netflix's viral new series Squid Game, and the rapper recently shared his analysis of it.
October 12, 2021
Meek Mill Reaches New Peak on Artists 500 as Drake Holds at Number One
Rapper cracked the Top 10 for the first time, landing at Number Three, following the arrival of Expensive Pain
October 11, 2021
RS Charts: Drake’s ‘Way 2 Sexy’ Rebounds to Number One
CKay's viral hit "Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)" rockets up the chart, and Meek Mill launched 10 new tracks on the RS 100
October 10, 2021
Taylor Swift’s ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ Returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200
Taylor Swift's 'Fearless (Taylor's Version)' returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart for a second nonconsecutive week atop the list. Plus: Meek Mill's 'Expensive Pain' and Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga's 'Love for Sale' debut in top 10.
October 8, 2021
Meek Mill’s Billboard on a Miami Juvenile Detention Center Was ‘Strategically Placed’
Source says the ad on the Miami Juvenile Assessment Center was meant to give kids trapped in the criminal justice system "a sense of hope"
October 5, 2021
Meek Mill Flashes Back to His Days as a Starving Artist in ‘Expensive Pain’ Music Video: Watch
The music video for Meek Mill's introspective track "Expensive Pain" has arrived, and it's complete with footage of Meek during his years as an aspiring star. The song is the title track from Mill's fifth studio album, which dropped Friday.
October 5, 2021
Meek Mill Leads Apple Music Pre-Add Chart With ‘Expensive Pain’
Ed Sheeran's = rises to Number Two.
October 5, 2021
Meek Mill Enjoys the Glamor, Examines the Gloom, Wields a Big Sword in ‘Expensive Pain’ Video
Track appears on the rapper's new album of the same name
October 4, 2021
Meek Mill is Both Dazzling and Disappointing on ‘Expensive Pain’
When the embattled Philly rapper is on his game, there's no one better. But his fifth album often lacks focus and energy.
October 1, 2021
Meek Mill Drops ‘Expensive Pain’ Album Featuring Lil Baby, Kehlani, Young Thug & More: Stream It Here
Meek Mill dropped his fifth full-length studio album 'Expensive Pain' on Friday (Oct. 1), and it includes cameos from Lil Baby, Kehlani, Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug and more.