Meek Mill's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 7, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Meek Mill. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Meek Mill, born Robert Rihmeek Williams, is an American rapper from Philadelphia. He began as a battle rapper before forming the group The Bloodhoundz. His career gained momentum after signing with T.I.'s Grand Hustle Records in 2008, although he later left without releasing any material. In 2011, he joined Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group (MMG). His performances on MMG's "Self Made Vol. 1" compilation album, particularly the singles "Tupac Back" and "Ima Boss", significantly boosted his recognition and secured him his first Billboard Hot 100 entry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

2007: Case from 2007

In August 2019, a plea deal ended the case against Meek Mill from 2007.

2008: Conviction overturned, new trial ordered

In July 2019, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania granted Meek Mill's appeal, overturning his 2008 conviction and ordering a new trial to be overseen by another judge.

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 up-and-coming artists to watch.

February 2012: MTV Hottest MC Ranking

In February 2012, MTV listed Meek Mill as the "#7 hottest MC" in their annual "Hottest MCs in the Game" list, recognizing his rising prominence in the rap scene.

December 2, 2014: Release from jail

On December 2, 2014, Meek Mill was released from jail after serving a portion of his sentence for probation violation.

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, signifying a major success.

January 2016: Feud with AR-Ab Ends

In January 2016, AR-Ab revealed that he and Meek Mill had talked out their differences, and their feud was officially over.

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. After his release, he attended a 76ers game and rang a ceremonial bell.

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" from his album Championships.

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August 2019: Guilty plea 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 him from 2007 and temporarily dismissing him as a convicted felon.