The Evolution of Meek Mill

The MMG capo debuts at # 1 plus more career highlights.

Levels to This MC - Meek Mill has earned his title as one of the top new MCs to emerge over the past five years. Chasing his dreams to become one of hip hop's elite, the MMG lyricist brought life back into Philly's music scene and proved that he could stand next to the likes of Rick Ross and his Maybach Music team.Meek also just joined a short list of rappers who scored #1 albums this year as he stands tall with Kendrick, Drake, Wale, A$AP Rocky and Big Sean. While Meek Milli celebrates his latest win, take a look at some of the career highlights of this Self Made man. -Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA)(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)
Blood Hound Sniffs for Success - Meek Mill has rapped for years about his involvement in the street life, but he knew at an early age that death and jail were real life consequences he could face. Looking for another way out, Meek put his faith in his lyrical ability and started spitting as part of local Philly rap crew Blood Hounds.The crew flooded the streets with four mixtapes from 2003-2007, proving to be hot enough to get Meek's name ringing.(Photo: Headshot Records)
Recognize the Hustle  - By 2008, Meek Mill was going for his and released several solo mixtapes, including The Flamerz series. Meek's name rung so loud that it caught the attention of T.I., who signed him to his Grand Hustle imprint. The deal fell through, however, after Meek caught a case and was forced to do a seven-month jail stint until his release in 2009.(Photo: Headshot Records)Meek Mill, Rick Ross

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Levels to This MC - Meek Mill has earned his title as one of the top new MCs to emerge over the past five years. Chasing his dreams to become one of hip hop's elite, the MMG lyricist brought life back into Philly's music scene and proved that he could stand next to the likes of Rick Ross and his Maybach Music team.Meek also just joined a short list of rappers who scored #1 albums this year as he stands tall with Kendrick, Drake, Wale, A$AP Rocky and Big Sean. While Meek Milli celebrates his latest win, take a look at some of the career highlights of this Self Made man. -Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA)(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

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