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Born
1987
1987
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United States of America
United States of America
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Robert Rihmeek Williams, better known as Meek Mill, rose from Philadelphia's battle-rap scene to become a major force in American hip-hop. His career has combined hard-edged storytelling and high-energy performances with entrepreneurship, legal struggles, and a prominent role in criminal justice reform.
Born on May 6, 1987, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Meek grew up in North Philadelphia and began developing his rap skills during his teenage years. His involvement with The Bloodhoundz gave him an early platform in the city's competitive battle-rap community. He later built momentum through mixtapes, particularly the Flamerz series, which helped establish his name outside Philadelphia. In 2008, Atlanta rapper T.I. signed him to Grand Hustle Records. Although the partnership ended before Meek released an album through the label, it marked an important stage in his move toward a professional career.
Meek's next major step came in 2011, when he joined Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group. He appeared on the label's compilation Self Made Vol. 1, contributing to tracks such as “Tupac Back” and “Ima Boss.” That same year, he was selected for XXL's Freshman Class, while his Dreamchasers mixtape series continued to strengthen his following.
His debut studio album, Dreams and Nightmares, arrived in 2012 through Maybach Music Group and Warner Bros. Records. The project introduced his aggressive delivery and personal storytelling to a broader audience, with its opening track becoming one of his signature recordings. He later released Dreams Worth More Than Money in 2015, Wins & Losses in 2017, Championships in 2018, and Expensive Pain in 2021. Dreams Worth More Than Money and Championships both reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200, while Championships produced the hit “Going Bad,” featuring Drake.
Meek's public profile expanded beyond music as his legal troubles became a major part of his story. After an arrest in 2007, he spent years dealing with probation restrictions and related court proceedings. In 2017, he received a two-to-four-year prison sentence for probation violations. His time in prison sparked the #FreeMeek campaign and brought wider public focus to probation practices and criminal justice reform. He was released in 2018, and Pennsylvania's Superior Court overturned his original conviction in 2019.
Following those experiences, Meek became increasingly involved in criminal justice advocacy. He helped launch REFORM Alliance with Jay-Z and other influential figures, supporting changes to probation and parole policies. His activities have also extended into entrepreneurship and artist development through Dream Chasers and related ventures.
His musical output has remained active alongside his work outside the recording studio. In 2023, he reunited with Rick Ross for the collaborative album Too Good to Be True. Throughout his career, he has also worked with artists including Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z, DJ Khaled, T.I., Chris Brown, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Offset, and Rick Ross.
Meek Mill's journey from Philadelphia battle rapper to chart-topping artist, entrepreneur, and reform advocate reflects a career shaped by both achievement and adversity. His music remains rooted in the experiences that influenced his early life, while his work in business and criminal justice has given him a broader role beyond hip-hop.