Meek Mill's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

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

2007: Case from 2007

In August 2019, the case against Meek Mill from 2007 officially ended.

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.

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.

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.

December 2, 2014: Release from jail

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

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.