History of Meek Mill in Timeline
Meek Mill, born Robert Rihmeek Williams, is an American rapper from Philadelphia. He began as a battle rapper and formed The Bloodhoundz. He signed with T.I.'s Grand Hustle Records in 2008 but left by 2011 without releasing an album. That same year, he joined Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group (MMG), gaining mainstream popularity through his contributions to the Self Made Vol. 1 compilation album (2011). His songs "Tupac Back" and "Ima Boss" significantly boosted his recognition, with "Ima Boss" charting on the Billboard Hot 100.
May 6, 1987: Meek Mill's Birth
On May 6, 1987, Robert Rihmeek Williams, known professionally as Meek Mill, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
2006: Release of first mixtapes
In 2006, Meek Mill started releasing mixtapes, including The Real Me, marking his early steps in his solo music career.
2007: 2007 Case Resolved
In August 2019, Mill pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor firearm charge in Philadelphia. All other charges were dismissed, officially ending the case against Mill from 2007.
2007: Original Case in 2007
In February 2018, the officer of Mill's original 2007 case was brought under scrutiny.
2008: Initial 2008 Conviction
In 2008, Meek Mill had an initial conviction. The Philadelphia district attorney petitioned Brinkley for his release, citing credibility issues with the arresting officer.
2008: Signing with Grand Hustle Records
In 2008, Meek Mill signed with T.I.'s Grand Hustle Records as a solo act, marking a significant step in his early career.
2008: Conviction on Drug and Firearm Charges
In 2008, Meek Mill was convicted on drug and firearm charges and sentenced to prison followed by probation, marking a significant legal challenge.
2008: Probation for drug and gun charges
In 2008, Mill got a probation for drug and gun charges.
2008: Release of solo mixtapes
In 2008, Mill released The Real Me 2, as a continuation of his solo career as a rapper.
2008: 2008 Conviction Overturned
In July 24, 2019, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania overturned Meek Mill's 2008 conviction and ordered a new trial to be overseen by another judge.
2009: Release of 'Flamers 2' and Signing with Charlie Mack's Management Company
In 2009, Meek Mill released his fourth solo mixtape, Flamers 2: Hottest in tha City, and signed with Charles "Charlie Mack" Alston's management company, marking a turning point in his career.
2009: Continued work under Grand Hustle
In 2009, after being released, Mill continued working as an artist under Grand Hustle and formed a work relationship with DJ Drama.
2009: Release from Prison
In early 2009, Meek Mill was released from prison under a five-year parole agreement.
March 12, 2010: Release of Flamers 3: The Wait Is Over
On March 12, 2010, Meek Mill and DJ Drama released Flamers 3: The Wait Is Over, a "Gangsta Grillz mixtape," featuring the promotional single "Rosé Red."
February 2011: Signing with Maybach Music Group
In February 2011, Rick Ross announced that Meek Mill had signed to his Maybach Music Group (MMG) label, signifying a major move in his career.
March 2011: Inclusion in XXL Freshman Class
In March 2011, Meek Mill was included in XXL's "Freshman Class of 2011", recognizing him as one of the promising new artists in the rap scene.
August 2011: Release of Dreamchasers Mixtape
In August 2011, Meek Mill released the Dreamchasers mixtape, featuring the urban hit "House Party" and guest appearances from various artists.
2011: Departure from Grand Hustle and Signing with MMG
In 2011, Meek Mill departed from Grand Hustle Records without releasing any albums and subsequently signed with Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group (MMG).
February 2012: MTV Names Meek Mill as a Top MC
In February 2012, MTV listed Meek Mill as the "#7 hottest MC" in their annual "Hottest MCs in the Game" list.
May 7, 2012: Release of Dreamchasers 2
On May 7, 2012, Meek Mill released Dreamchasers 2, the second installment in his Dreamchasers series, which was downloaded 1.5 million times within six hours of its release.
June 19, 2012: Release of "Amen" as Debut Album Single
On June 19, 2012, the song "Amen," originally from Dreamchasers 2, was released as the lead single from Meek Mill's upcoming debut album.
July 17, 2012: Meek Mill Discusses "Amen" Controversy
On July 17, 2012, Meek Mill addressed the controversy surrounding his song "Amen" during an interview, stating he did not intend to disrespect religion.
October 26, 2012: Launch of Dream Chasers Records
On October 26, 2012, Meek Mill announced the launch of his own record label imprint, Dream Chasers Records, with several flagship artists.
October 30, 2012: Release of Dreams & Nightmares Album
On October 30, 2012, Meek Mill's debut studio album, Dreams & Nightmares, was released, marking a significant milestone in his career.
2012: Release of Debut Album and Founding Dream Chasers Records
In 2012, Meek Mill released his debut studio album, Dreams and Nightmares, and founded his record label, Dream Chasers Records.
2012: Detainment by Police and Probation Violation
In 2012, Meek Mill was detained by police following his album release party, leading to a probation violation and revocation of his travel permit.
January 6, 2013: Cassidy Releases Diss Track "Raid"
On January 6, 2013, Cassidy released a 10-minute-long diss response titled "Raid" in his feud with Meek Mill.
May 2013: Probation Violation and Etiquette Classes
In May 2013, Meek Mill violated his probation for failing to report travel plans and for social media postings that resulted in death threats to his probation officer. He was ordered to take etiquette classes as a result of the violation.
June 2013: Court Addresses Continued Failure to Report Travel Plans
In June 2013, the court noted Meek Mill's continual failure to report his travel plans, setting an August deadline for etiquette classes to provide him with a broader perspective on his actions.
August 2013: Kendrick Lamar mentions Meek Mill on "Control"
In August 2013, Meek Mill was mentioned by Kendrick Lamar on Big Sean's "Control", where Lamar threatened to "murder" the rappers he mentioned. Meek Mill sent derogatory messages to Lamar during a performance at a music festival in New York City.
September 5, 2013: Meek Mill Releases "Kendrick You Next"
On September 5, 2013, Meek Mill released another diss record towards Cassidy, titled "Kendrick You Next,"
September 9, 2013: Meek Mill releases "Ooh, Kill 'Em"
On September 9, 2013, Meek Mill released "Ooh, Kill 'Em", which was his response to Kendrick Lamar's verse on "Control".
October 2013: Meek Mill argues with Wale on social media
In October 2013, Meek Mill started an argument on social media with Wale for not backing him in his feud with Cassidy and for not supporting his second studio album.
July 11, 2014: Probation Revoked and Jail Sentence
On July 11, 2014, Meek Mill's probation was revoked, and he was sentenced to three to six months in jail.
December 2, 2014: Release from Jail
On December 2, 2014, Meek Mill was released from jail after serving a portion of his three-to-six-month sentence.
June 28, 2015: Release of Dreams Worth More Than Money
On June 28, 2015, Meek Mill's album, Dreams Worth More Than Money, was released.
July 2015: Criticism of Drake on Twitter
In July 2015, Meek Mill publicly criticized Drake on Twitter for allegedly using a ghostwriter, sparking a high-profile feud.
July 18, 2015: Dreams Worth More Than Money Tops Billboard 200
On July 18, 2015, Meek Mill's album, Dreams Worth More Than Money, topped the Billboard 200 chart.
July 25, 2015: Drake Premieres "Charged Up"
On July 25, 2015, Drake premiered the track "Charged Up" on OVO Radio Show, widely seen as a response to Meek Mill's allegations.
August 2015: AR-Ab sides with Drake in feud
In August 2015, AR-Ab sided with Drake in his feud with Meek Mill. Meek Mill responded during a performance by saying "fuck AR-Ab" and AR-Ab released his own version of "Back to Back" which dissed Mill.
December 17, 2015: Guilty Verdict for Parole Violation
On December 17, 2015, Meek Mill was found guilty of a parole violation due to performing without approval at an Atlanta show, the 2015 BET Awards, and the American Music Awards.
2015: Collaboration with The Game
In 2015, Meek Mill and The Game collaborated on "The Soundtrack".
2015: Meek Mill starts dating Nicki Minaj
In 2015, Meek Mill began dating rapper Nicki Minaj.
2015: Dreams Worth More Than Money Album Release
In 2015, Meek Mill released his second album, Dreams Worth More Than Money, which peaked at the top of the Billboard 200 chart.
January 2016: AR-Ab and Meek Mill end feud
In January 2016, AR-Ab revealed that he and Meek Mill had talked and ended their feud.
January 16, 2016: Release of 4/4 EP
On January 16, 2016, Meek Mill released his extended play, 4/4, which included 4 tracks.
January 25, 2016: Meek Mill disses 50 Cent on 4/4 EP
On January 25, 2016, Meek Mill dissed 50 Cent on his extended play, 4/4, sparking a response from 50 Cent with memes and counter-disses.
January 30, 2016: Release of 4/4, Pt. 2 EP
On January 30, 2016, Meek Mill released another extended play titled 4/4, Pt. 2.
February 5, 2016: Sentenced to House Arrest
On February 5, 2016, Meek Mill was sentenced to 90 days of house arrest, effective March 1, and an extended six years of probation for parole violations.
June 2, 2016: Additional House Arrest Days
On June 2, 2016, Meek Mill was sentenced to eight additional days of house arrest for not completing his required community service hours.
June 30, 2016: Joe Budden disses Meek Mill and Drake
On June 30, 2016, Joe Budden dissed Meek Mill and Drake on "Making a Murderer, Pt. 1", responding to Drake's "4PM in Calabasas".
July 8, 2016: Meek Mill and Wale end their feud and release "Make It Work"
On July 8, 2016, Meek Mill and Wale ended their feud after a long talk with Rick Ross and released a duet called "Make It Work".
September 16, 2016: The Game Releases "92 Bars"
On September 16, 2016, The Game released "92 Bars", a freestyle that was rumored to be a diss towards Meek Mill, later confirmed by The Game himself.
September 26, 2016: Dispute with Beanie Sigel
On September 26, 2016, a dispute between Meek Mill and Beanie Sigel ensued after Sigel ridiculed Mill in a radio interview, leading to Sigel being punched by someone believed to be one of Mill's affiliates.
October 28, 2016: Release of DC4 Mixtape
On October 28, 2016, Meek Mill released the DC4 mixtape.
December 2016: Shooting Outside Concert
In December 2016, Jaquan Graves was shot and killed in the parking lot outside a Connecticut concert.
2016: Donation to Flint Water Crisis
In 2016, Meek Mill donated $50,000 to provide 60,000 bottles of water to support the Flint water crisis relief efforts in Michigan, partnering with Big Sean.
2016: Wins & Losses Album Release
In 2016, Meek Mill released his third album, Wins & Losses, which reached number three on the Billboard 200.
January 2017: Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj end relationship
In January 2017, Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj ended their relationship.
March 11, 2017: Arrest at St. Louis Airport
On March 11, 2017, Meek Mill was arrested at St. Louis Lambert International Airport in Missouri for allegedly assaulting two employees.
July 21, 2017: Release of Wins & Losses Album
On July 21, 2017, Meek Mill released his third studio album titled Wins & Losses.
November 6, 2017: Sentenced to State Prison
On November 6, 2017, Meek Mill was sentenced to two to four years in state prison for violating his parole.
November 2017: Sentenced to Prison for Parole Violation
In November 2017, Meek Mill was sentenced to two to four years in prison for violating his parole, highlighting his ongoing challenges with the criminal justice system.
November 29, 2017: Lawsuit Filed by Jaquan Graves' Family
On November 29, 2017, Meek Mill and Roc Nation were sued by the family of Jaquan Graves, who was fatally shot outside a Connecticut concert in December 2016.
2017: Resolution of Feud with Cassidy
By 2017, Meek Mill and Cassidy had resolved their differences, ending their long-standing feud.
February 2018: Scrutiny of Original Case Officer
In February 2018, the officer in Meek Mill's original 2007 case came under scrutiny, with an appeal submitted to reverse Mill's conviction.
April 24, 2018: Release Pending Appeal
On April 24, 2018, Meek Mill was released from prison pending the outcome of an appeal to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, later performing a ceremonial bell-ringing at a 76ers game.
August 2018: Donation of Backpacks to Students
In August 2018, Meek Mill donated 6,000 backpacks to students in Philadelphia, following his release from state custody.
November 2018: Sigel Supports "Championships" Album
In November 2018, Beanie Sigel supported Meek Mill's album, Championships, indicating an end to their dispute.
November 2018: Meek Mill speaks on 6ix9ine's arrest
In November 2018, Meek Mill spoke about rapper 6ix9ine, who was arrested on racketeering, weapons and drugs charges, stating he wanted to warn him of the consequences of his actions.
November 16, 2018: Announcement of Championships Album
On November 16, 2018, Meek Mill announced his fourth album, Championships, which was released on November 30.
2018: Feud with Drake Squashed
After Mill's release from prison in 2018, the feud with Drake was officially squashed, and Drake was featured on Mill's song "Going Bad".
2018: Reconciliation with The Game
In 2018, Meek Mill and The Game reconciled after Mill's incarceration and subsequent release from prison.
2018: Championships Album Release
In 2018, Meek Mill's fourth album, Championships, debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart, marking another significant milestone in his career.
January 2019: Meek Mill predicts 6ix9ine's cooperation with prosecutors
In January 2019, after it was revealed that 6ix9ine would be cooperating with prosecutors, Meek Mill tweeted that he had already predicted this and would continually diss him for it.
May 2019: Turned Away from Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
In May 2019, Meek Mill was turned away from the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, leading to allegations of racial discrimination.
May 25, 2019: Intention to Pursue Legal Action
On May 25, 2019, Meek Mill announced his intention to pursue legal action against the Cosmopolitan for racial discrimination, later accepting an apology from the hotel.
July 24, 2019: Official Launch of Dream Chasers Records as Joint Venture with Roc Nation
On July 24, 2019, Meek Mill announced the official launch of Dream Chasers Records as a joint venture with Roc Nation, aiming to foster young talent.
August 9, 2019: "Free Meek" Docuseries Premiere
On August 9, 2019, the docuseries "Free Meek," executive produced by Meek Mill and Jay-Z, premiered on Amazon Prime Video.
August 2019: Guilty Plea to Misdemeanor Firearm Charge
In August 2019, Meek Mill pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor firearm charge in Philadelphia, resolving his 2007 case and temporarily dismissing him as a convicted felon.
August 2019: Release of "Free Meek" Documentary and Founding of Reform Alliance
In August 2019, the documentary series Free Meek, about his battle with the criminal justice system, was released. Meek Mill co-founded the nonprofit Reform Alliance with Jay-Z that same year, focusing on prison reform.
May 2020: Charm City Kings Theatrical Release Delayed
In May 2020, Charm City Kings was originally scheduled for a theatrical release but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 2020: 6ix9ine criticizes Meek Mill's protest song
In June 2020, 6ix9ine criticized Meek Mill for releasing his protest song, "Otherside of America", while not "protesting".
June 2020: Release of "Otherside of America" Protest Song
In June 2020, amid the protests following George Floyd's murder, Meek Mill released his protest song "Otherside of America".
November 20, 2020: Release of Quarantine Pack EP and Charm City Kings Film
On November 20, 2020, Meek Mill released a four-track EP, Quarantine Pack, and the film Charm City Kings was released on HBO Max, starring Mill.
2020: Birth of Meek Mill's third child
In 2020, Meek Mill's then-girlfriend Milan "di Rouge" Harris gave birth to his third child, on the rapper's 33rd birthday.
February 14, 2021: Meek Mill and 6ix9ine altercation
On February 14, 2021, Meek Mill and 6ix9ine had an altercation outside an Atlanta club, during which 6ix9ine clowned Mill for having security and lunged at them, stopped by Mill's security. Both rappers posted videos of the incident.
February 19, 2021: 6ix9ine releases diss track 'Zaza' towards Meek Mill
On February 19, 2021, 6ix9ine released a diss track towards Meek Mill, titled "Zaza", with a music video that includes a clip of their altercation. Meek Mill issued a cease and desist to 6ix9ine in response.
October 1, 2021: Release of Expensive Pain Album
On October 1, 2021, Meek Mill released his fifth studio album, Expensive Pain, which debuted at number three on the Billboard 200.
2021: Expensive Pain Album Release
In 2021, Meek Mill released his fifth album, Expensive Pain, which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 chart.
July 11, 2022: End of Management Deal with Roc Nation Entertainment
On July 11, 2022, Meek Mill confirmed the end of his management deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation Entertainment, although he remains on good terms with Jay-Z.
January 2023: Pardon by Pennsylvania Governor
In January 2023, Meek Mill received a pardon from Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf for his 2008 convictions.
2023: Too Good to Be True Album Release
In 2023, Meek Mill released a collaborative album with Rick Ross, Too Good to Be True, which peaked at number 23.
