The Evolution of Meek Mill

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The Evolution of Meek Mill - The Philly rapper finally dropped his much-hyped solo debut, Dreams and Nightmares, back in October via Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group. But he didn't get here overnight — it's been a long, roller-coaster road to the top for Meek. Read on to follow Meek Mill's journey from prison bars to 16 bars. Don't miss Meek tonight in Kayla Brianna's new video "I Got That" only on 106! (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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The Evolution of Meek Mill - The Philly rapper finally dropped his much-hyped solo debut, Dreams and Nightmares, back in October via Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group. But he didn't get here overnight — it's been a long, roller-coaster road to the top for Meek. Read on to follow Meek Mill's journey from prison bars to 16 bars. Don't miss Meek tonight in Kayla Brianna's new video "I Got That" only on 106! (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

It Was All a Dream - Meek Mill was born Robert Rahmeek Williams on May 6, 1987, in Philadelphia. (Photo: youtube.com)

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It Was All a Dream - Meek Mill was born Robert Rahmeek Williams on May 6, 1987, in Philadelphia. (Photo: youtube.com)

"G Season" feat. Meek Mill - With two years of prison stays but no impactful music, T.I. understandably bursts out with a major chip on his shoulder on "G Season." Though Tip's sing-songy delivery doesn't meld with the action-movie Cardiak beat as well as guest Meek Mill's signature yelps, his lyrics are as deadly as ever: "Tell them suckers to beat it / Don't f--k with me busta, trust me, your future will be deleted." (Photo: Twitter/meekmill)

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On My Way - After releasing mixtapes and building buzz throughout his hometown, Meek Mill signed to T.I.'s Grand Hustle Entertainment in 2007. However, when Meek was arrested for weapons charges in 2008 and sentenced to eight months, his momentum stalled. (Photo: Twitter)

Young Kings - After completing his sentence in 2009, Meek Mill set out to resurrect his career, dropping a series of mixtapes, including Flamerz 3: The Wait Is Over with DJ Drama. The growing hype caught the attention of Rick Ross, who signed Meek to his fast-growing Maybach Music Group in early 2011. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Young Kings - After completing his sentence in 2009, Meek Mill set out to resurrect his career, dropping a series of mixtapes, including Flamerz 3: The Wait Is Over with DJ Drama. The growing hype caught the attention of Rick Ross, who signed Meek to his fast-growing Maybach Music Group in early 2011. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

14. "I’ma Boss" - Meek Mill feat. Rick Ross - This song could've been renamed "I'ma Star" — for that's exactly what it made Meek Mill when it outshined all the other songs on Maybach Music Group's 2011 Self-Made Vol. 1 compilation. (Photo: Warner Music Group)

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'I'ma Boss" - Meek Mill's real breakthrough, however, came with the album's fifth single, "I'ma Boss," a brash duet with Rick Ross that became one of the biggest hits of the year. (Photo: Courtesy Maybach Music Group)

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Dreamchasers - Meek Mill completed a triumphant 2011 summer by dropping his first mixtape with MMG, Dreamchasers, in August, with features from Rick Ross, Yo Gotti, Beanie Sigel, Young Chris and more.(Photo: Courtesy Maybach Music Group)

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Dreamchasers - Meek Mill completed a triumphant 2011 summer by dropping his first mixtape with MMG, Dreamchasers, in August, with features from Rick Ross, Yo Gotti, Beanie Sigel, Young Chris and more.(Photo: Courtesy Maybach Music Group)

Dreamchasers 2 - The hype was even bigger for the acclaimed sequel, Dreamchasers 2, probably the most anticipated mixtape of 2012. If there was any doubt that Meek Mill was rap's most hyped rookie, this release erased it. (Photo: Courtesy Maybach Music Group)

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Dreamchasers 2 - The hype was even bigger for the acclaimed sequel, Dreamchasers 2, probably the most anticipated mixtape of 2012. If there was any doubt that Meek Mill was rap's most hyped rookie, this release erased it. (Photo: Courtesy Maybach Music Group)

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"Amen" - The standout cut from Dreamchasers 2, "Amen," a souful duet with Drake, was a huge hit, but also attracted controversy when a Philadelphia pastor announced a boycott of the song due to its juxtaposition of sexual and religious imagery. (Photo: MMG)

Flexing - Another sure measure of Meek Mill's growing stardom: a celebrity love triangle. Or is it a square? In June, a couple weeks after rumors began to swirl that Meek was shacking up with Rihanna, he was allegedly involved in a nightclub brawl between her ex Chris Brown and Drake, who's also been linked to the Barbadian singer. (Photos from left: PacificCoastNews.com, Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images For BET, Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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Flexing - Another sure measure of Meek Mill's growing stardom: a celebrity love triangle. Or is it a square? In June, a couple weeks after rumors began to swirl that Meek was shacking up with Rihanna, he was allegedly involved in a nightclub brawl between her ex Chris Brown and Drake, who's also been linked to the Barbadian singer. (Photos from left: PacificCoastNews.com, Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images For BET, Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

Put in Work - In 2012, MMG issues volume 2 of its Self Made compilation series, which tops Billboard's rap charts. And, once again, Wale gives stellar performances, this time on the tracks "Power Circle," "This Thing of Ours" and "I Be Puttin On." (Photo: MMG)

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Self-Made 2 - Later that month, Meek Mill once again dominated on Self-Made 2, the second highly-anticipated compilation from MMG. 

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Meek Mill - Meek Mill has certainly been staying busy on his road to glory. When he wasn't making controversial chart-topping hits with Drake ("Amen") he was making headlines as a central figure in some of music's biggest controversies. Still, the Philly-bred MC was able to impress with his debut album, Dreams & Nightmares, which came in at No. 2 on record charts. Rumble, young man, rumble. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

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The Next Boss - On October 26, Meek Mill launched his own record label, Dream Chasers Records, whose roster includes Lee Mazin, Louie V Gutta, Goldie and producer Jahlil Beats.  (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

Meek Mill Catches His Dream - After murdering the mixtape scene for a few years and getting his weight up with Rick Ross, Meek Mill finally dropped his debut album, Dreams and Nightmares, on October 30, 2012. The album boasted the hit singles "Amen" with Drake, "Burn" with Big Sean and album favorities like "Tony Story (Part 2) and "Young Kings."(Photo: Maybach Music Group, Warner Bros.)

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Dreams and Nightmares - Looks like Meek Mill won't have to chase those dreams anymore — he's finally catching up to them. Don't miss Meek tonight on 106 & Park at 6P/5C! (Photo: Warner Bros Records)