Career Timeline of Meek Mill: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Meek Mill, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Meek Mill, born Robert Rihmeek Williams, is a prominent American rapper from Philadelphia. He began as a battle rapper before forming the group the Bloodhoundz. In 2008, he signed with T.I.'s Grand Hustle Records but left in 2011. He subsequently joined Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group (MMG). Meek Mill gained widespread recognition through his contributions to MMG's Self Made Vol. 1 (2011), including the popular tracks "Tupac Back" and "Ima Boss," the latter marking his Billboard Hot 100 debut.
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2006: Mixtape releases
From 2006 Mill released three solo mixtapes including The Real Me, The Real Me 2, and Flamers.
2008: Signed 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: Continued mixtape releases
Up to 2008, Mill released three solo mixtapes including The Real Me, The Real Me 2, and Flamers.
2009: Continued working as an artist under Grand Hustle
After being released from jail in 2009, Meek Mill continued working as an artist under Grand Hustle, forming a work relationship with DJ Drama.
2009: Release of Flamers 2: Hottest in tha City, Signing with 215 Aphillyated Records, and Meeting T.I.
In 2009, Meek Mill released his fourth solo mixtape, Flamers 2: Hottest in tha City, which caught the attention of Charles "Charlie Mack" Alston, leading to his signing with 215 Aphillyated Records. During that same year, Meek Mill also met T.I. of Grand Hustle Records.
March 12, 2010: Release of Flamers 3: The Wait Is Over
On March 12, 2010, Meek Mill and DJ Drama released the mixtape Flamers 3: The Wait Is Over, a "Gangsta Grillz mixtape" featuring the promotional single "Rosé Red".
February 2011: Signed with Maybach Music Group (MMG)
In February 2011, Rick Ross announced the signing of Meek Mill to his Maybach Music Group (MMG) label.
March 2011: Included in XXL's "Freshman Class of 2011"
In March 2011, Meek Mill was included in XXL's "Freshman Class of 2011", recognizing his rising status in the rap scene.
August 2011: Release of Dreamchasers Mixtape
In August 2011, Meek Mill released the well-received mixtape Dreamchasers, featuring his urban hit "House Party" and guest appearances from various artists.
2011: Parted ways with Grand Hustle Records and Signed with Maybach Music Group (MMG)
In 2011, Meek Mill parted ways with T.I.'s Grand Hustle Records without any releases. Later in 2011, he signed with Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group (MMG), gaining mainstream recognition after performances on the label's Self Made Vol. 1 compilation album.
May 7, 2012: Release of Dreamchasers 2 Mixtape
On May 7, 2012, Meek Mill released the second installment to his Dreamchasers series, Dreamchasers 2, which was downloaded 1.5 million times within six hours of its release on DatPiff.com.
June 19, 2012: Release of "Amen" as Lead Single
On June 19, 2012, "Amen", which was originally included on Dreamchasers 2, was released as the lead single from Meek Mill's debut studio album.
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.
October 30, 2012: Release of Dreams & Nightmares Album
On October 30, 2012, Meek Mill released his debut studio album Dreams & Nightmares, which debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart.
2012: Detained by city police after album release party
In 2012, Meek Mill was detained by city police after his album release party for Dreams and Nightmares in South Philadelphia. He was riding in a car that was pulled over. No charges were filed, and Mill was released. However, in December 2012, he was found to have violated his probation for his 2008 federal drug and gun charges because of the incident, resulting in Judge Brinkley revoking Mill's travel permit.
2012: Release of Dreams and Nightmares and founding of Dream Chasers Records
In 2012, Meek Mill's debut studio album, Dreams and Nightmares, was released in a joint venture with MMG and Warner Bros. Records, peaking at number two on the Billboard 200. Also, in 2012 he founded the record label Dream Chasers Records.
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.
August 2013: Mentioned in "Control"
In August 2013, Meek Mill was among the rappers mentioned by Kendrick Lamar in his verse on Big Sean's song "Control". Lamar touted himself as the king and threatened to "murder" other rappers, which sparked controversy.
September 5, 2013: Meek Mill releases diss record Kendrick You Next
On September 5, 2013, Meek Mill released another diss record towards Cassidy, titled "Kendrick You Next", despite previously stating his previous diss record would be his last.
September 9, 2013: Release of "Ooh, Kill 'Em"
On September 9, 2013, Meek Mill released "Ooh, Kill 'Em", a response to Kendrick Lamar's verse on "Control".
November 2013: Second studio album announcement
In November 2013, Mill announced that he was halfway finished with his second studio album.
March 8, 2014: Dreams Worth More Than Money album title announcement
On March 8, 2014, Mill announced that the second album would be titled Dreams Worth More Than Money.
June 28, 2015: Dreams Worth More Than Money released
On June 28, 2015, Mill's album, Dreams Worth More Than Money, was released.
July 2015: Public criticism of Drake on Twitter
In July 2015, Meek Mill publicly criticized Drake on Twitter, claiming he used a ghostwriter for "R.I.C.O." and hadn't promoted Mill's album, Dreams Worth More Than Money, on Twitter. He identified the ghostwriter as Quentin Miller.
July 18, 2015: Dreams Worth More Than Money tops the Billboard 200
On July 18, 2015, Mill's album, Dreams Worth More Than Money, topped the Billboard 200 chart.
July 25, 2015: Drake premieres diss track Charged Up
On July 25, 2015, Drake premiered a track, titled "Charged Up" on the Beats 1 OVO Radio Show that is widely seen as a response to Meek Mill's allegations. Drake highlighted Meek Mill's relatively low sales volume and further claimed that the rapper was fading into obscurity. Drake also dissed Funkmaster Flex by promoting his rival DJ Clue?.
2015: Collaboration with The Game
In 2015, Meek Mill and Game collaborated on "The Soundtrack".
2015: Dreams Worth More Than Money Album Release
In 2015, Meek Mill's second album, Dreams Worth More Than Money, peaked atop the Billboard 200 chart, marking a significant achievement in his career.
January 2016: Feud with AR-Ab Ends
In January 2016, AR-Ab revealed that he and Meek Mill had talked things out and their feud was over.
July 8, 2016: Release of "Make It Work"
On July 8, 2016, after a long talk with their mentor Rick Ross, Meek Mill and Wale ended their feud and released a duet titled "Make It Work".
September 16, 2016: The Game releases diss track
On September 16, 2016, The Game released a five-minute freestyle, "92 Bars", which was rumored to be a diss towards Meek Mill. Hours after the release of "92 Bars", Game admitted that the freestyle was specifically a diss towards Mill.
October 28, 2016: DC4 Mixtape Release
On October 28, 2016, Meek Mill released his DC4 mixtape.
2016: Donation to Flint water crisis
In 2016, Meek Mill donated $50,000 to provide 60,000 Ice Mountain brand bottled water to support the Flint water crisis in Michigan, teaming up with Big Sean.
2016: Wins & Losses Album Release
In 2016, Meek Mill's third album, Wins & Losses, was released, peaking at number three on the Billboard 200 chart.
July 21, 2017: Wins & Losses Album Release
On July 21, 2017, Meek Mill released his third studio album titled Wins & Losses.
2017: Resolution of feud with Cassidy
By 2017, Meek Mill and Cassidy had resolved their differences after a period of diss tracks and public conflict.
April 24, 2018: Release from Prison Pending Appeal
On April 24, 2018, Meek Mill was released from prison pending the outcome of an appeal to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Hours after his release, he was flown by helicopter to a 76ers game to perform a ceremonial bell-ringing on the court.
August 2018: Donation of 6,000 backpacks to Philadelphia students
In August 2018, Meek Mill donated 6,000 backpacks to students in Philadelphia.
November 2018: Sigel Supports Championships Album
In November 2018, Beanie Sigel publicly supported Meek Mill's album, Championships, stating that there were "no skips" on the album, appearing to end the dispute between the two.
November 16, 2018: Announcement of the Championships Album
On November 16, 2018, Meek Mill announced his fourth album, Championships.
2018: Feud with Drake squashed
After Meek Mill's release from prison in 2018, the feud with Drake was officially squashed. Drake was featured on Mill's song "Going Bad", from his post-incarceration album Championships.
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, solidifying his position in the music industry.
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, marking a significant step in his business career.
August 9, 2019: Free Meek docuseries premiere
On August 9, 2019, the docuseries Free Meek premiered on Amazon Prime Video. The five-part series was produced by Roc Nation, with Meek Mill and Jay-Z serving as executive producers.
August 2019: Free Meek Documentary Release and Co-founding of Reform Alliance
In August 2019, a documentary series about Meek Mill's battle with the criminal justice system, Free Meek, was released on Amazon Prime Video. Also in 2019, Meek Mill co-founded the nonprofit Reform Alliance with Jay-Z, focusing on national prison reform.
June 2020: Release of "Otherside of America"
In June 2020, Mill released his protest song "Otherside of America", amid the protests following the murder of George Floyd.
November 20, 2020: Quarantine Pack EP Release and Charm City Kings Film Release on HBO Max
On November 20, 2020, Meek Mill returned with a four-track EP, Quarantine Pack, and the film Charm City Kings, starring Meek Mill, was released exclusively on HBO Max.
October 1, 2021: Expensive Pain Album Release
On October 1, 2021, Meek Mill's fifth studio album, Expensive Pain, was released, debuting at number three on the Billboard 200.
2021: Expensive Pain Album Release
In 2021, Meek Mill's fifth album, Expensive Pain, was released, peaking 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 that he had ended his management deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation Entertainment, though they remain on good terms and continue to work on the REFORM Alliance.
2023: Too Good to Be True Album Release
In 2023, Meek Mill's collaborative album with Rick Ross, Too Good to Be True, was released, peaking at number 23.
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