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Meek Mill
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Background information
Birth nameRobert Williams
Born (1987-05-06) May 6, 1987 (age 37)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active2003–present
LabelsDream Chasers Records, Maybach Music Group, Warner Bros.
Websitehttp://www.meekmilldreamteam.com/

Robert Williams (born May 6, 1987[1]), better known by his stage name Meek Mill, is an American hip hop recording artist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was briefly signed to Atlanta rapper T.I.'s record label Grand Hustle and in February 2011 signed to Miami-based rapper Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group imprint.

After releasing several mixtapes early in his career, Mill released his debut album Dreams and Nightmares in 2012, under Maybach Music Group and Warner Bros.. The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, preceded by the singles "Amen", "Burn" and "Young & Gettin' It".

Music career

Career beginnings with The Bloodhoundz

Meek Mill, along with three of his friends, formed a rap group and called themselves The Bloodhoundz. The group lasted long enough to release four mixtapes.[2]

2008-2010: Mixtapes and Grand Hustle

In 2008, Meek Mill released his fourth mixtape, Flamers 2: Hottest in tha City, which spawned promotional singles, "I'm So Fly," "Prolli," and "Hottest in the City." Upon release of Flamerz 2, it caught the attention of Charlie Mack, founder and President of 215Aphillyated Records. Mack was so impressed with Mill, that he immediately signed him to his management company. During that same year, Meek Mill also met the founder and owner of Grand Hustle Records, fellow rapper T.I.. The Atlanta-based rapper was also so impressed by Mill that he offered him an opportunity to travel to Los Angeles, to meet with him along with Warner Bros. Records; within one week both record companies offered him a deal. Although he was offered other record deals, Mill felt collaborating with T.I. was an opportunity of a lifetime and chose his label. Just when things were starting to look up for Mill, a record deal and the chance to work with T.I., a set back occurred. He was arrested, charged with a crime and order to serve seven months in jail. Mill was released early 2009.[2] Due to Mill's and label-boss T.I.'s respective legal troubles, Mill was never able to release an album under Grand Hustle and they parted ways in 2010.[3]

2011-present: MMG, Dreamchasers series and Dreams & Nightmares

In February 2011, Rick Ross announced the signing of Mill along with fellow American rapper Wale to his Maybach Music Group (MMG) label. In March 2011, Mill was included in XXL's "Freshman Class of 2011".[4] Later that year, he released his debut single, "Tupac Back", featuring Rick Ross, from his label's compilation album Self Made Vol. 1 (2011). That same year he released his second single, "Ima Boss", also take from the compilation and featuring Ross. The song was later remixed, featuring T.I., Birdman, Lil Wayne, DJ Khaled, Swizz Beatz and Rick Ross. The remix charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at #51, becoming Mill's most successful single at that time. In August 2011, Mill released Dreamchasers, a well received mixtape featuring his urban hit "House Party" and guest appearances from Rick Ross, Yo Gotti and Beanie Siegel among others.

In February 2012, MTV listed Meek Mill as the "#7 hottest MC" in their annual "Hottest MCs in the Game" list.[5] On May 7, 2012 Mill released the second installment to his Dreamchasers series. The mixtape features guest appearances from Drake, Jeremih, Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz and more.[6] Mill has stated his favorite tracks off the tape are "Amen," "A1 Everything" and "Racked Up Shawty" with French Montana and Fabolous.[7] Within six hours of its release on mixtape website DatPiff.com, Dreamchasers 2 was downloaded 1.5 million times.[8] On May 10, it was announced Meek Mill signed with Roc Nation management.[7]

On June 19, 2012, "Amen" - originally included on Dreamchasers 2, was released as the lead single from Mill's debut studio album. Before releasing his debut studio album Dreams & Nightmares, Mill received co-signs from both Mariah Carey and Nas, with him appearing on Carey's 2012 single "Triumphant (Get 'Em)" and the latter stating, "I got my eyes on him. He’s the next one to take this shit over." The album was released on October 30, 2012.[9] Following an album release party in Philadelphia, Mill was detained by Philadelphia police after a car in which he was riding in was pulled over. No charges were filed, and Mill was released from custody.[10] The album debuted at number 2 on the US Billboard 200 chart with first-week sales of 165,000 copies.[11] In its second week the album sold 41,000 more copies dropping 6 spots on the chart to number 8.[11]

Mill is planning to release a third installment of the Dreamchasers series, Dreamchasers 3.[12] The mixtape will feature guest appearances from Rick Ross, Akon, Future, Waka Flocka Flame, Wale, Trina and Jadakiss among others.[12][13] The mixtape was scheduled to be released on May 6, 2013.[14] However he would announce that it would be pushed back.[15]

Dream Chasers Records

Dream Chasers Records
Founded2012
FounderMeek Mill (CEO)
StatusActive
GenreHip hop
Country of originUnited States

On October 26, 2012, Meek Mill announced the creation of his own record label, Dream Chasers Records with the flagship artists being Louie V Gutta, Lee Mazin, Jahlil Beats and Goldie.[16] In early 2013 he also signed 17 year old Louisiana rapper Lil Snupe moments after hearing his demo.[17] As of June 2013 the label released mixtapes by Louie V. Gutta, Jahlil Beats and Lil Snupe.[18]

On June 20, 2013 Dream Chasers artist Lil Snupe was murdered at an apartment building in Winnfield, Louisiana by two gunshots to the chest.[19][20] A warrant has been issued for 36 year-old Tony Holden in connection with the shooting.[21]

Current artists

  • Lee Mazin
  • Louie V Gutta
  • Goldie

Producers

  • Jahlil Beats
  • Louie V Gutta

Former artists

  • Lil Snupe (deceased)

Personal life

In 2008, he was arrested on a gun charge and was sentenced to eight months in jail. Mill was released during the early portion of 2009.[2]

Controversy

Five days later, following the release of the lead single for Dreams & Nightmares, entitled "Amen", Philadelphia area pastor Rev. Jomo K. Johnson called for a boycott of Mill due to the lyrical content of "Amen". In a statement, he said that, "As a hip-hop fan, I want to encourage every rap fan in Philadelphia who is a believer in Jesus Christ, to boycott Meek Mill until he acknowledges this blatant disrespect. And being resident of North Philadelphia and pastor, I revoke Meek's 'hood pass' until this happens."[22] On July 17, in an interview on the BET show 106 & Park, Mill stated, "I don’t think no preacher or no church approves of any type of rap music — because rap music, period, is a lot of bad stuff said. But at the end of the day, it's real life. And me, I wasn’t trying to disrespect no religion or anything like that."[23]

Discography

Main article: Meek Mill discography
Studio albums
Compilation albums

References

  1. ^ Dukes, Rahman (May 7, 2012). "Meek Mill Celebrates 25th Birthday With Dream Chasers 2". http://www.mtv.com/. {{cite news}}: External link in |newspaper= (help)
  2. ^ a b c Pajot, S (6 August 2012). "Meek Mill on Dreams & Nightmares Debut: "The Dream Is Gettin' Paid for What I Love, The Nightmare Was Makin' It to This FOLLOW @OBEY_CHIEFGANG Point"". Miami New Times. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
  3. ^ Ramirez, Erika (1 December 2011). "T.I. Talks Signing Meek Mill to Grand Hustle & Why It Fell Through". Billboard. Retrieved 17 November 2012. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ "Meek Mill". XXL. Harris Publications. Retrieved October 14, 2011.
  5. ^ "Meek Mill Bosses Up At #7 Spot In Hottest Debate". MTV. Retrieved October 14, 2011.
  6. ^ "Meek Mill – Dreamchasers 2 (Mixtape)". 2DopeBoyz. 2012-05-07. Retrieved 2012-05-10.
  7. ^ a b Kathy Iandoli (May 10, 2012). "Meek Mill Talks Album, Mixtape Success and Roc Nation Management". Life + Times. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
  8. ^ Benbow, Julian (17 August 2012). "Meek Mill in a hurry to make his mark". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
  9. ^ "Meek Mill announces new "Dreams & Nightmares" release date". Rap-up.com. 13 August 2012. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
  10. ^ "Meek Mill Ends Up In Handcuffs After Dreams And Nightmares Release". Rapfix.mtv.com. 2012-11-01. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
  11. ^ a b Paine, Jake (2012-11-07). "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 11/4/2012 | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
  12. ^ a b Cooper, Roman (2013-02-28). "Meek Mill "Dreamchasers 3" Tracklist & Cover Art | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
  13. ^ Paine, Jake (2013-04-09). "Meek Mill Confirms Jadakiss & Rick Ross Features On "Dreamchasers 3" | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-06-22.
  14. ^ "Meek Mill Announces "Dreamchasers 3" Mixtape Release Date". Complex. 2013-03-08. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
  15. ^ Meara, Paul (2013-05-06). "Mixtape Release Dates: Hustle Gang, Harry Fraud, Meek Mill, Logic | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-06-22.
  16. ^ Kuperstein, Slava (28 October 2012). "Meek Mill Announces Dream Chasers Records Imprint". HipHopDX. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
  17. ^ Vasquez, Andres (2013-04-05). "Meek Mill Signed Lil Snupe Moments After Hearing Demo | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-06-22.
  18. ^ "Louie V. Gutta - Turn Up: The #majormotionmixtape Hosted by DJ Skinny Fatz // Free Mixtape @". Datpiff.com. 2013-01-13. Retrieved 2013-06-22.
  19. ^ Bobb, Maurice. "Lil Snupe Dead At 18: New Shooting Details Emerge - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV.com. Retrieved 2013-06-22.
  20. ^ "Teen Rapper Lil Snupe Killed in North La. - ABC News". Abcnews.go.com. Retrieved 2013-06-22.
  21. ^ Bobb, Maurice. "Lil Snupe Shooting: Suspect Identified In Rapper's Death - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV.com. Retrieved 2013-06-22.
  22. ^ Fleischer, Adam (11 July 2012). "Meek Mill Debates Philadelphia Pastor Who Called for "Amen" Boycott". XXL. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
  23. ^ Singh, Jakinder (17 July 2012). "Meek Mill Issues Apology For "Amen" Track". XXL. Retrieved 22 July 2012.

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