Meek Mill, born Robert Rihmeek Williams on May 6, 1987, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a well-known American rapper. He began his music journey as a battle rapper and was part of a group called The Bloodhoundz. His big break came when he signed with Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group (MMG) in 2011 after a brief stint with T.I.’s Grand Hustle Records. Meek gained attention with tracks like "Tupac Back" and "Ima Boss," featured on MMG's Self Made Vol. 1 compilation album.
His debut album, Dreams and Nightmares (2012), reached number two on the Billboard 200 and included the hit single "Amen" featuring Drake. Meek’s second album, Dreams Worth More Than Money (2015), topped the charts, and his follow-ups, Wins & Losses (2016) and Championships (2018), solidified his success. The latter included "Going Bad," a popular collaboration with Drake that peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2021, he released Expensive Pain, which also performed well. His latest project, a joint album with Rick Ross titled Too Good to Be True (2023), marked another milestone.
Meek Mill founded Dream Chasers Records in 2012, supporting artists like Yung Bleu and Vory. Beyond music, he’s been vocal about justice reform after his 2017 imprisonment for parole violations. His legal struggles gained widespread attention, leading to his release after five months. In 2019, Meek partnered with Jay-Z to launch Reform Alliance, a nonprofit focused on prison reform. That same year, he was the subject of the Amazon Prime documentary Free Meek, which highlighted his fight against the justice system.
Known for his high-energy rap style, Meek Mill's career is marked by resilience, hit records, and activism, making him a respected figure in music and beyond.
