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Meek Mill and his record label DreamChasers have revealed a public service announcement about #AntwonRose, the unarmed 17-year-old honor roll student who was fatally shot by East Pittsburgh police back in June. According to an official press release, the Philly rapper felt compelled to post the PSA because Rose’s story …

Instead of sending out traditional paper invites or an e-vite, rap mogul and billionaire Jay Z sent bottles of Armand de Brignac (“Ace of Spades”) champagne, and Rolex Daytona watches as VIP invitations to his upcoming Shawn Carter Foundation Gala. Friends of the rapper Meek Mill and Swizz Beatz both …

Meek Mill, Rapsody, and Meghan Trainor have signed on to support the NFL’s first ‘Inspire Change’ event series, beginning as a free concert at Chicago’s Grant Park on September 5. As part of the controversial deal between Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and the NFL, they are launching ‘Inspire Change’ apparel and …

– Blogged by @DanielleBTV (Video By Crystal Cranmore/ Twitter) Meek Mill is finally free. The rapper pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge on Tuesday, but he won’t have to serve any additional time in prison. The 32-year-old rapper, born Robert Williams, reached the plea agreement in Philly after an appeals …

Wendy Williams says she knew about Kevin Hunter’s secret life for years. During an interview with Andy Cohen on his SiriusXM radio channel show, Radio Andy, the 55-year-old talk show host opened up about rumors surrounding her ex-husband’s alleged infidelity. “I’d come in, my eyes would be puffy from crying,” …

Meek Mill has announced the launch of his new record label, and he’s partnered with Jay-Z and Roc Nation to develop the next generation of artists. According to the Associated Press, the Philadelphia rapper will make a transition to the business side of the industry and serve as the president …

Meek Mill’s conviction in a drug and gun case has been overturned, and it appears the entire case may be thrown out altogether. On Wednesday, a Pennsylvania appeals court overturned the Philly native’s conviction that had kept the rapper on probation for a decade. His personal journey through the country’s …

In a recent interview with Gayle King on CBS This Morning, Meek Mill candidly shared how life-altering his experience with the criminal justice system has become and how it inspired him to push for reform. The Philly rapper has been fighting for years to have his 2008 conviction overturned, and …

Meek Mill is adding yet another title to his business portfolio. The rapper has just become a co-owner of sports apparel retailer Lids, and he announced the new deal in an exclusive interview with Business Insider. Lids is the largest retail seller of hats and licensed sports products in North …

Nearly two years after Meek Mill was jailed and sentenced to two to four years in prison for violating probation, stemming from a 2008 gun and drug case, the rapper has officially been granted a new hearing in the controversial case. In November 2017, Common Pleas Court Judge Genece E. …

The Cosmopolitan hotel has decided to publicly apologize to Philly rapper Meek Mill after threatening him with arrest for trespassing, and according to TMZ, Meek will accept their apology. Multiple sources have informed the publication of the “significant public apology” the Cosmo will issue, expressing regret for the mistreatment of …

On Saturday, Meek Mill was denied entry into the Cosmopolitan hotel in Las Vegas, in an incident the rapper claimed to be racially motivated. However, in response, the hotel chalked the confrontation up to overcrowding.  “At The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, the safety and security of our guests is our top …

A source close to the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas claims Meek Mill wasn’t racially profiled when he was denied entry but was ordered to leave because of a past incident with security. On Saturday, the Philly rapper was told he would be arrested if he didn’t follow orders to …

The Philadelphia District Attorney is demanding a new trial for Meek Mill, without Judge Genece Brinkley on the bench. According to TMZ, the D.A.’s office in the city of Brotherly Love recently filed documents in Pennsylvania Superior Court to petition for a new trial. Although Judge Brinkley, the controversial judge …

Roc Nation and Amazon have introduced new critical evidence in their ongoing legal battle against the attorney representing the problematic judge in Meek Mill’s case, Genece Brinkley. Brinkley’s attorney A. Charles Peruto Jr. sued the companies in 2018 over leaked audio in which he is heard bashing his own client. …

Judge Genece Brinkley is not letting up on her “beef” with Philly rapper Meek Mill. After more than one attempt for approval, Judge Brinkley deliberately ignored a request for Meek to attend the Eastern Conference semi-finals in Toronto to support his beloved 76ers. Unfortunately due to being on probation for …

Meek Mill and Van Jones help propose new bipartisan bill on probation reform. The Philadelphia rapper is continuing his efforts on the American criminal justice system by helping introduce a new legislation that will work to improve his state’s parole and probation system. On Tuesday, the rapper and REFORM Alliance …

Back in April, upon his release after a five-month stint in prison, Meek Mill promised to be a vessel for the voiceless. Months later, using his own experience as a product of the flawed system, the rapper teamed up with heavy hitters in the music, sports and business industry to …

One by one, cities throughout the nation are honoring rapper Meek Mill for his recent efforts to fight the country’s broken criminal justice system. The latest city is Atlanta, which gifted the Philly native with his own day and the city’s highest honor. On Monday, City Council President Felicia A. …

Rapper Meek Mill will be putting together a rally to promote the release of 21 Savage from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It’s been almost two weeks since the news broke that Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage was arrested by ICE after it was found that 21 was originally born …