Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Meek Mill
A closer look at the most debated and controversial moments involving Meek Mill.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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".
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.
December 2016: Shooting Outside Concert
In December 2016, Jaquan Graves was shot and killed in the parking lot outside a Connecticut concert.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
