Meek Mill
Meek Mill Says He’s Dropping 10 Mixtapes Independently, Invites Investors
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Meek Mill is about to get back on his grind something serious as he has big plans for the foreseeable future and is putting all his eggs in his own basket… kinda. Yesterday (July 27) the Philadelphia representative took to social media to inform his millions of followers that he plans on releasing “10 tales independently” beginning this September as a middle finger to major labels, and promised some new work is set to hit the streets this August. Dropping new material on the same day his father died is pretty deep. Should be interesting to see what kind of record he drops that day. He then took his Twitter post to Instagram and further elaborated on his upcoming projects writing “Fuck it ima take the risk … a million behind every proj...
The Top Moments From Hot 97’s Summer Jam 2022 Concert
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty The official start of the summer in NYC is Hot 97’s Summer Jam Concert, and yes it definitely indicated that this year we are indeed back outside. Summer Jam 2022 Brought The Heat The annual concert made its triumphant return in 2021 after taking a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hot 97 looked to build off the energy it started last year with another strong concert packed with performances from new and current Hip-Hop stars, including the rain. As with every Summer Jam show, fans got warmed up outside of the Metlife Arena, enjoying performances from artists who aren’t big enough to rock inside the stadium but deserving of a place on the festival stage. Emerging artists like Girll Codee, Nardo Wick, BabyFace Ray, Drewski &...
The Top Moments From Hot 97’s Summer Jam 2022 Concert
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty The official start of the summer in NYC is Hot 97’s Summer Jam Concert, and yes it definitely indicated that this year we are indeed back outside. Summer Jam 2022 Brought The Heat The annual concert made its triumphant return in 2021 after taking a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hot 97 looked to build off the energy it started last year with another strong concert packed with performances from new and current Hip-Hop stars, including the rain. As with every Summer Jam show, fans got warmed up outside of the Metlife Arena, enjoying performances from artists who aren’t big enough to rock inside the stadium but deserving of a place on the festival stage. Emerging artists like Girll Codee, Nardo Wick, BabyFace Ray, Drewski &...
Tory Lanez Addresses Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Plus Fallout With Meek Mill & Kehlani On New Song
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @BeanzGotGamez Even after flirting with jail time and his bail being increased for his Megan Thee Stallion subtweets, Tory Lanez just can’t seem to keep his mouth shut on the matter. Days after being released on bail, Lanez decided to flirt with danger and possibly violated the Houston rapper’s restraining orders against him with a new song as part of his “Fargo Fridays” music series. Related Stories On this new track titled “Mucky James,” the problematic Toronto rapper talks about the situation with Megan Thee Stallion. While sporting a fitted baseball hat with horns, Lanez raps, “I was at a high in my career / You think I’d come out here and ******. And if you think I would do that sh*t, you on some stupid sh*t / I don’t need to do that...
Michael Rubin, Jay-Z, Meek Mill And Lil Baby Buy Mitchell & Ness For $250M
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @michaelrubin / Instagram 2022 might mark the return of the throwback jersey. Michael Rubin, Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Lil Baby and more have purchased Mitchell & Ness. As per Complex the iconic Philadelphia based brand has a new owner group as of this week. The aforementioned rappers have tapped in with Michael Rubin and his company Fanatics. Michael detailed his enthusiasm in an exclusive statement to the youth culture site. “I’m incredibly excited for Fanatics to partner with this incredible group of innovative owners to build upon the company’s already strong business that has kept the brand culturally relevant for more than 100 years,” the Philadelphia 76ers partner said. “Growing up as a kid in Philadelphia, we looked at Mitchell & Ness as a ba...
Roddy Ricch Talks Meek Mill, Atlantic Records & More With Akademiks
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Leon Bennett / Getty Roddy Ricch is one of the young stars of the current generation of Hip-Hop acts in the mainstream and he hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down. In a recent chat, the Compton, Calif. native talked up his relationship with Meek Mill, their shared label of Atlantic Records, and more. Roddy Ricch sat down with DJ Akademiks for the Off The Record podcast, covering a wide range of topics. During the fireside chat, Ak and Roddy dove into a recent outburst from Meek Mill regarding Atlantic and how the label is withholding music from the Philadelphia star. Meek also named Roddy in the dustup with Atlantic, saying that the label drove a wedge between the pair but according to Roddy, that wasn’t exactly the case. In Roddy’s words, the issues Me...
Blame The Label: Meek Mill Claims Atlantic Records Finessed Him Out Of Roddy Ricch Deal
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty Atlantic Records is having a bad week. Meek Mill has stepped up to accuse the record company of blocking him from signing Roddy Ricch. As spotted on Rap-Up Magazine the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native recently gave his recording home a piece of his mind. On Tuesday, February 1 he took to Twitter to expose the alleged jig. “So look I made Atlantic records 100’s of millions and let them rape me out out Roddy a artist they came to me about in jail … they still saying I can’t drop music until 9 months after my last album got blackballed just wrapped buildings and Nina art with talent …” he wrote. “They didn’t put nothing into expensive pain and then said I can’t drop another project for 9 months at the end of my contract after I...
Meek Mill Celebrates Philadelphia 76ers Win Over Lebron James-Less Lakers By Crashing Press Conference
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tim Nwachukwu / Getty Meek Mill was thrilled following the Philadelphia 76ers victory over the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday night (Jan.27). The 76ers defeated the Lebron James-less Lakers handily 105-87 despite an “off night” from all-star center Joel Embiid who finished the game with 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists. Philly native Meek Mill was so pumped that he decided to crash a 76ers press conference after his team got the W. “Tonight is a Philadelphia 6ixers night,” the “Ima Boss” rapper said as he jumped in front of the microphone per the Associated Press. “Shoutout to the 6ixers, you guys. Good win!,” he stated as he quickly exited stage left. Related Stories Anthony Davis gave it his all, but it wasn’t enough as the 76ers proved to be too much ...
JAY-Z & Meek Mill Lead Push To Block Rap Lyrics From Being Used In Court By Prosecutors
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty There are quite a few rappers who could have benefited from this proposed law. Per Rolling Stone, JAY-Z and many other giants in the music industry (no, this isn’t another Tidal announcement) are pushing for a proposed New York state law that will forbid prosecutors from using rap lyrics as “blueprints” to alleged crimes. HOV is teaming up with his frequent REFORM Alliance partner Meek Mill, Fat Joe, Kelly Rowland, Yo Gotti, Robin Thicke, and other big names as celebrities signatories in an open letter. They are pushing state lawmakers and Gov. Kathy Hochul to make the proposed “Rap on Trial” bill a state law. “This reform is urgently needed,” the new letter from JAY-Z’s lawyer Alex Spiro and co-written by University of Richmond Profes...
Two Bit ‘Parks and Recreation’ Actor Arrested For Allegedly Defacing George Floyd Statue
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: BRYAN R. SMITH / Getty The New York Police Department have caught the person who was spotted allegedly vandalizing a statue of the late George Floyd in Union Square Park in New York City. Through their Twitter account, the NYPD Hate Crimes department announced the arrest of actor Micah Beals on Monday (October 25th), charging him with second-degree criminal mischief. This was a follow-up to their initial tweet, which showed Beals captured on camera on October 3rd at 10:15 A.M. dressed in a green jacket and black shorts riding a skateboard around the statue, which is part of a public art installation entitled #SeeInjustice by Chris Carnabuci that includes statues of the late Representative John Lewis and Breonna Taylor. The footage then shows the culprit t...
Two Bit ‘Parks and Recreation’ Actor Arrested For Allegedly Defacing George Floyd Statue
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: BRYAN R. SMITH / Getty The New York Police Department have caught the person who was spotted allegedly vandalizing a statue of the late George Floyd in Union Square Park in New York City. Through their Twitter account, the NYPD Hate Crimes department announced the arrest of actor Micah Beals on Monday (October 25th), charging him with second-degree criminal mischief. This was a follow-up to their initial tweet, which showed Beals captured on camera on October 3rd at 10:15 A.M. dressed in a green jacket and black shorts riding a skateboard around the statue, which is part of a public art installation entitled #SeeInjustice by Chris Carnabuci that includes statues of the late Representative John Lewis and Breonna Taylor. The footage then shows the culprit t...
Meek Mill Says He Has Yet To Be Paid By Record Label, Is Unclear About His Contract
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Shareif Ziyadat / Gettynews It seems Meek Mill is in need of some legal aid in a hurry. The “Amen” rapper has revealed that he has yet to be paid by his record company and doesn’t know what is going on with his record contract. As spotted on Complex the Philadelphia MC is coming to the realization that everything that glitters isn’t gold. On Monday, October 25 he took to his Twitter account to make an announcement that took his fans by surprise but not his peers. “i haven’t get paid from music and i don’t know how much money labels make off me!!!!! i need lawyers asap!!!” he wrote. Meek went on to make it clear that he plans to take action to figure out what is really good. “ask the record label? how much have you spent on me as a artist? then you as...
