History of Meek Mill in Timeline
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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May 6, 1987: Robert Rihmeek Williams Born
On May 6, 1987, Robert Rihmeek Williams, known professionally as Meek Mill, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He would later become a rapper.
2006: Mixtape releases
From 2006 Mill released three solo mixtapes including The Real Me, The Real Me 2, and Flamers.
2007: Case from 2007
In August 2019, the case against Meek Mill from 2007 officially ended.
2007: Original 2007 case
In February 2018, the officer of Meek Mill's original 2007 case was brought under scrutiny for the potential mishandling of his arrest. This came upon a whistle-blower's testimony responsible for the revelation of hundreds of other corrupt officers.
2008: Initial 2008 Conviction
In 2008, Meek Mill had an initial conviction that was cited during his release from prison on April 24, 2018. The Philadelphia district attorney cited credibility issues with the arresting officer in his initial 2008 conviction.
2008: Federal drug and gun charges
In 2008, Meek Mill had federal drug and gun charges that led to his probation. This 2008 conviction would later be overturned in 2019.
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: Conviction on Drug and Gun Charges
In 2008, Meek Mill was convicted of possession of drug paraphernalia and second-degree possession of a loaded firearm, leading to a prison sentence and probation.
2008: Conviction overturned, new trial ordered
On 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 other than Judge Brinkley.
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.
2009: Released from Prison under Parole Agreement
In early 2009, Meek Mill was released from prison under a five-year parole agreement after serving seven months for his 2008 conviction.
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.
February 2012: Ranked as #7 Hottest MC by MTV
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 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.
July 17, 2012: Statement on Rap Music and Religion
On July 17, 2012, in an interview on the BET show 106 & Park, Meek Mill stated that rap music often contains "bad stuff" but reflects real life, clarifying he wasn't trying to disrespect any 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.
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.
May 2013: Probation Violation
In May 2013, Meek Mill violated his probation by failing to report travel plans and social media posts resulting in death threats to his probation officer. He was ordered to take etiquette classes.
June 2013: Continual failure to report travel plans
In June 2013, the court noted that Meek Mill continually failed to report his travel plans. Brinkley established an August deadline for the etiquette classes, emphasizing their importance over concerts, and highlighting Mill's issues requiring a "big-picture perspective".
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".
October 2013: Social Media Argument with Wale
In October 2013, Meek Mill started an argument on social media with Wale for not backing him up in his feud with Cassidy, and for not supporting his second studio album.
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.
July 11, 2014: Probation Revoked
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 sentence for probation violation.
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?.
August 2015: Feud with AR-Ab Escalates
In August 2015, AR-Ab sided with Drake over Meek Mill, which disappointed Mill. On August 6, during a performance in Camden, New Jersey, Mill dissed AR-Ab. AR-Ab responded with his own version of "Back to Back" on August 8, dissing Mill and threatening violence.
December 17, 2015: Guilty verdict for parole violation
On December 17, 2015, Meek Mill was found guilty of a parole violation for performing at the Pinkprint tour in Atlanta, the 2015 BET Awards, and the American Music Awards without gaining approval as related court orders. The judge refused to give him a second chance and ordered him not to work or perform before his sentencing.
2015: Collaboration with The Game
In 2015, Meek Mill and Game collaborated on "The Soundtrack".
2015: Started relationship with Nicki Minaj
In 2015, Meek Mill began dating rapper Nicki Minaj.
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.
January 16, 2016: Released EP 4/4 with 4 tracks
On January 16, 2016, Meek Mill dropped songs on his extended play, 4/4, with 4 tracks.
January 25, 2016: Disses 50 Cent on 4/4 EP
On January 25, 2016, Meek Mill dissed 50 Cent on his extended play, 4/4. 50 Cent responded with memes and ridicule, leading to further exchanges between the two.
January 30, 2016: Released EP 4/4, Pt. 2
On January 30, 2016, Meek Mill released another extended play title 4/4, Pt. 2.
February 5, 2016: Sentenced to House Arrest and Probation
On February 5, 2016, Meek Mill was sentenced to 90 days of house arrest, effective March 1, and an extended six years of probation. He was not allowed to work and was required to do daily community service.
June 2, 2016: Additional House Arrest
On June 2, 2016, Meek Mill was sentenced to eight additional days of house arrest due to not completing his required community service hours. His house arrest ended fifteen days later.
June 30, 2016: Joe Budden Disses Meek Mill
On June 30, 2016, Joe Budden dissed Meek Mill and Drake on "Making a Murderer, Pt. 1", and on his guest verse to French Montana's "No Shopping".
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.
September 26, 2016: Dispute with Beanie Sigel Begins
On September 26, 2016, Beanie Sigel ridiculed Meek Mill's intelligence in a radio interview, leading to an altercation where Sigel was punched, allegedly by someone affiliated with Meek Mill. This sparked a series of diss tracks and derogatory messages between the two rappers.
October 28, 2016: DC4 Mixtape Release
On October 28, 2016, Meek Mill released his DC4 mixtape.
December 2016: Shooting outside Connecticut concert
In December 2016, Jaquan Graves was shot and killed in the parking lot outside a Connecticut concert, leading to a lawsuit against Meek Mill and Roc Nation in November 2017.
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.
January 2017: End of relationship with Nicki Minaj
In January 2017, Meek Mill's relationship with Nicki Minaj ended.
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 assaulting two employees. He received a court summons shortly after.
July 21, 2017: Wins & Losses Album Release
On July 21, 2017, Meek Mill released his third studio album titled Wins & Losses.
November 6, 2017: Sentenced to State Prison for Parole Violation
On November 6, 2017, Meek Mill was sentenced to two to four years in state prison for violating his parole. He served five months at the State Correctional Institution – Chester in Chester, Pennsylvania.
November 2017: Sentenced to Prison for Parole Violation
In November 2017, Meek Mill was sentenced to two to four years in prison for violating parole, marking a significant challenge in his life and career.
November 29, 2017: Lawsuit filed by family of Jaquan Graves
On November 29, 2017, Meek Mill and Roc Nation were sued by the family of Jaquan Graves, who was shot and killed outside a Connecticut concert in December 2016. The lawsuit claims Mill and Roc Nation allowed "thugs" to remain on the premises after exhibiting disruptive behaviors.
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.
February 2018: Officer under scrutiny for mishandling 2007 arrest
In February 2018, the officer of Meek Mill's original 2007 case was brought under scrutiny for the potential mishandling of his arrest. This came upon a whistle-blower's testimony responsible for the revelation of hundreds of other corrupt officers. An appeal to reverse Mill's conviction was submitted.
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 2018: Meek Mill on 6ix9ine's Arrest
In November 2018, during an interview, Meek Mill spoke about wanting to warn 6ix9ine, who had been arrested on racketeering, weapons, and drugs charges, of the consequences of his actions.
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.
January 2019: Meek Mill Predicts 6ix9ine's Cooperation
In January 2019, after it was revealed that 6ix9ine would cooperate with prosecutors, Meek Mill tweeted that he had 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 when attempting to attend a show. His attorney alleged racial discrimination.
May 25, 2019: Intention to pursue legal action against Cosmopolitan
On May 25, 2019, Meek Mill said that he intended to pursue legal action against the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas for racial discrimination after he was turned away from the hotel in May 2019.
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: Pleaded guilty to misdemeanor firearm charge
In August 2019, Meek Mill pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor firearm charge in Philadelphia. All other charges were dismissed, officially ending the case against Mill from 2007 and temporarily dismissing him as a convicted felon.
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.
May 2020: Charm City Kings Theatrical Release Delayed
Originally scheduled for a May 2020 theatrical release by Sony Pictures, Charm City Kings film release was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
June 2020: 6ix9ine Criticizes Otherside of America
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"
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.
2020: Birth of Third Child
In 2020, Meek Mill's then-girlfriend Milan "di Rouge" Harris gave birth to his third child on his 33rd birthday.
February 14, 2021: Altercation with 6ix9ine
On February 14, 2021, Meek Mill and 6ix9ine were involved in an altercation outside an Atlanta club. 6ix9ine clowned Mill for having security and lunged at them, but was stopped by Mill's security. Videos of the incident were posted by both rappers.
February 19, 2021: 6ix9ine Releases Diss Track "Zaza"
On February 19, 2021, 6ix9ine released a diss track towards Meek Mill titled "Zaza", accompanied by a music video that included a clip of their altercation. In response, Meek Mill issued a cease and desist to 6ix9ine.
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.
January 2023: Pardoned by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf
In January 2023, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf pardoned Meek Mill for his 2008 convictions, marking a significant turning point in his legal battles.
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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