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Meek Mill Seeking Major Distributor For “Dream Chaser Records”
Meek Mill needs help, and though fans might not be able to do much, they can annoy major labels as much as possible to complete the mission. Moreover, he recently took to Twitter to ask for assistance in taking his endeavors, career, and artistic oversight to new heights. “Looking for major distribution for ‘DREAM CHASER RECORDS’ asap!” the Philly MC expressed on the social media platform on Thursday (November 2). What’s more is that he actually has a couple of options if he wanted to get in touch with the game to find a loophole around this. Furthermore, that’s because if the Roc Nation affiliate is taking to Twitter for this, maybe he hasn’t had much luck by traditional means.
As such, perhaps his good friend and frequent collaborator Rick Ross, who’s dropping a collab album with him very soon, could help. After all, Rozay offered to distribute Kanye West’s new album and seemed very open to the idea. Of course, that comes with a lot of public baggage due to Ye’s controversial statements and behavior as of late, but what better way to get press than to ruffle some feathers? Overall, it stands to reason that a partnership between Dream Chasers and Maybach Music Group would be a fitting and fruitful venture for Meek Mill.
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Meek Mill Issues A Call For A Major Distributor To Help Dream Chasers
Not only that, but this is especially relevant considering the major developments and strides that he’s made in his career recently. For example, Meek Mill recently announced that authorities officially and fully cleared his criminal record, overcoming a tumultuous and far too cumbersome part of his life and career that is too deep to sum up quickly. In addition, he also revealed that his next album will be a sequel to Championships, establishing more legacy within his career. Hopefully the 36-year-old is able to carry out his goals with or without this major distribution.
Meanwhile, it’s undeniable that it would certainly be a boost. We don’t know exactly what this is for, though; is it for his own projects or does he want stronger resources to uplift his own artists? Either way, both goals are attainable at the same time. For more news and the latest updates on Meek Mill, stay logged into HNHH.
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Meek Mill Responds To Diss From Rapper Dee-1 Against Him, Rick Ross & Jim Jones
Meek Mill, Rick Ross, and Jim Jones recently caught some strays from underground New Orleans rapper Dee-1, who called them out on Sway’s Universe recently. Moreover, the specific reason has to do with these artists’ content matter, which the Christian MC sees as harmful and thinks they “could do better.” Of course, this is notable because of Rozay and Meek’s upcoming collaborative album, Too Good To Be True. In addition, the Dipset boss has also been quite vocal in their support of them throughout this project’s rollout. Furthermore, the Philly MC was the first to directly respond to this diss, and we’ll see if more fallout comes from it. “Nah we do everything lol,” Meek Mill began his response to Dee-1 on his Instagram Story. Sure, it’s not a full-on response track or diss record, but addressing the contention at hand is an important first step.
Nevertheless, he continued: “I was rapping this way when I became the face of reform. That’s how I got there y’all forgot that fast.” Meanwhile, this is what Dee-1 had to say about Rick Ross, Jim Jones, and Meek Mill. “Jim Jones, you could do better, brother,” he began on radio waves. “I love you too much to not be honest with you. Rick Ross, you could do better, brother. Meek Mill, you could do better, brother! I love you too much not to be honest with you. Oh, you the face of prison reform? Or are you sitting here on your new song with Ross talking about getting somebody murked, and shot at the red light? Which one is it, bro? ‘Cause I did a shoe giveaway in my city and gave out 1,300 pairs of your shoes because they said ‘Reform’ underneath them.
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Dee-1 Addresses Rick Ross, Jim Jones & Meek Mill, Who Responds To His Critique
“I love that you partnered with a major shoe company and you out here pushing prison reform,” he continued. “But this man glorifying getting people killed as of a week ago!’ Like, what are you doing, bro? Lil’ Snoop really got killed, that broke your heart. You wear him around your neck. Why are you glorifying the same thing? The rap game, the hip-hop industry is great at cooking up some delicious poison. I don’t call you out because I got a problem with you, man. Like, I wish we could go get lunch right now, me and any of them. I love you too much to not be honest with you. That’s what it is, bro. So yeah, if anybody feel bad about being called out, it’s like, let’s talk. Let’s talk about it and let’s just figure out what we can do better.
“But at the end of the day, guess what’s not changing?,” Dee-1 continued. “The word of God ain’t changing. There’s death and life in the power of the tongue, Proverbs 18 and 21. That’s not changing. Trying with this foolish argument that, ‘It’s just entertainment, this ain’t real!’ How many more people gotta die in the hood, man? How many people, at the end of the day, lives gotta get ruined and poisoned and how many rappers gotta get killed for us to be like, ‘Come on, man’? When it’s hip-hop, it’s a whole culture. It’s implied that this is autobiographical and this is non-fiction tales that people are telling. How much does that have to happen? Don’t hit me with that. People just don’t want to confront the reality of this stuff.” For more on Dee-1, Meek Mill, Rick Ross, and Jim Jones, stick around on HNHH.
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Rick Ross Subtly Hinted That An MMG Reunion With Meek Mill & Wale Could Be On The Horizon
Rick Ross and Meek Mill’s joint album Too Good To Be True is coming soon, and not long after the pair dropped their dominating lead single, “Shaq & Kobe.” But already the two are suggesting that their forthcoming musical link isn’t a one-and-done arrangement.
On Thursday, October 27, during an appearance on The Morning Hustle, Ross subtly hinted that an MMG (Maybach Music Group) reunion could be on the horizon. Co-host Lore’l asked the burning question most rap fans want to know, “Where is Wale?” Although Wale recently unveiled his new single, “Max Julien,” fans were curious if he was included in Ross and Meek’s upcoming album.
Ross cleared that up, saying, “Wale is actually working on his [own] project. He’s doing his thing. He’s over at Def Jam Records.”
Ross later teased that a future collaboration could be in the near future. “It’s a good chance. You know how we get down,” he said. While it’s unclear if an entire album, similar to their 2011 Self Made Vol. 1, will come from this confession, it’s exciting to know that the trio will lock into a studio soon.
Later in the conversation, Ross was asked why he hadn’t recorded a collaborative album with Meek in the past. “This was the right time,” he replied. “We’re both solo artists and both doing our thing. I’m building MMG, and he’s building Dream Chasers [Records]. I felt like this was the right time. You know what I mean, it just came together. So we spent a little time together, and we got into the studio. Sh*t just came together too easily; it just flowed.”
Watch the full interview above.
Too Good To Be True is out 11/10 via Maybach Music Group / Gamma. Find more information here.
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Ray J Wants Kodak Black To Get Help After 6ix9ine Comments, Meek Mill Chimes In
Kodak Black’s collaboration with 6ix9ine from this year remains as controversial as ever, whether from a street cred perspective or an artistic one. Moreover, he recently spoke on Drink Champs about how it came about and how he felt about the backlash to it. While the Florida MC did address a lot with his remarks, it also drew a lot of concern from fans due to his seemingly erratic and volatile behavior. In fact, his industry peers particularly expressed worry about this, as they have more experience with the destructive path that they think he follows. Via an Instagram comment on the post below, which is still up as of writing this article, Ray J called folks to action when it comes to Yak’s health.
“Yo somebody need to grab bro and make sure he good,” the R&B star said of Kodak Black. “This ain’t the interview Nore. We gotta help this dude. I took him to Trump house and he did the most. They were not happy with the experience bc he had no guidance and respect. Yo @wack100 let’s figure out how we can help this guy instead of watching him self destruct.”
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Ray J & Meek Mill Comment On Kodak Black’s Statement About 6ix9ine Collaboration
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However, a lot of people both within and outside of the industry are decidedly less forgiving when it comes to this ordeal. Perhaps that’s an unfair assessment, though, as they really don’t seem to dismiss his struggles but rather his choices without the context that those issues display. For example Meek Mill came through with an Instagram comment of his own in the above post, which didn’t leave much room for sympathy. “I damn near don’t even wanna be labeled a rapper nomore,” the Philly MC shared, presumably concerning Kodak Black’s work with a snitch.
Of course, the Pompano Beach native is not free of critique and accountability, but both that and the need for him to seek counseling and support can be true. As long as the conversation centers around his antics and not his health, then these clout chases will continue because they work. Hopefully this is all just speculative and Kodak Black is feeling much better than how he acts for the cameras. For more news and the latest updates on all these artists, check back in with HNHH.
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Meek Mill Reveals His Criminal Record Is Officially Clean
Meek Mill’s criminal history is a complicated and infamous one, and one that dogged him for much more of his career than he deserved. Moreover, he became a face for prison reform in hip-hop and has done his part to contribute to more social change within governance, communities, and more. However, the Philly MC hadn’t fully escaped these experiences when it came to his everyday life… until very recently. During an appearance on The Morning Hustle show that will air on Friday (October 27), he revealed that authorities officially, fully, and finally cleared his criminal record for good. Rick Ross was also there to celebrate this, as they were promoting their upcoming collab album, Too Good To Be True.
“My record was still showing up as if I was a [person with felony charges], if I tried to do anything, like, normal,” Meek Mill remarked. “And the system- it took a few months to go by, but I got the letter yesterday telling me that my record is officially clean.” Of course, Rozay was also very excited, and essentially acted as his hype man for this monumental moment in his life and career. “You already know that boy Meek Mill record clean!” Rick Ross expressed.
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Furthermore, this is fitting, considering that back in January of 2023, Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf issued the DC4 MC an official pardon. “The Board of Pardons, after full hearing, upon due public notice, and in open session, have recommended to me, in writing, with the reason therefor, the pardon of the said Robert R. Williams,” Meek Mill’s certificate of pardon reads. “[This] recommendation and reasons have been filed in the office of the Lieutenant Governor. Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State, at the City of Harrisburg, this 12th day of January in the year of our Lord 2023. By the governor, Tom Wolf.”
“I have taken this process very seriously,” Wolf shared in a statement. “Reviewing and giving careful thought to each and every one of these 2,540 pardons and the lives they will impact. Every single one of the Pennsylvanians who made it through the process truly deserves their second chance, and it’s been my honor to grant it. A record prevents positive forward motion in a person’s life, and can spark a repetitive cycle of defeat. I firmly believe that with restored rights, pardoned Pennsylvanians prove themselves by stepping up and giving back to our communities.” Congratulations to Meek Mill, and for more news and the latest updates on him, keep checking in with HNHH.
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Timbaland Calls Rick Ross & Meek Mill’s New Album A “Masterpiece”
Meek Mill and Rick Ross’ collab album Too Good To Be True is due on November 10, and fans are very excited for it. Moreover, the frequent collaborators will bring us their first full-length joint project as solo artists. They recently dropped off the single “Lyrical Eazy” to keep amping their listeners up for it, and one person who’s fully on board is legendary producer Timbaland. He recently popped by the 99JAMZ radio station in Miami and shared his excited thoughts on it while discussing the state of rap today. Not only that, but the beatmaker called the LP a “masterpiece” that is “what we been missing” in the game, which is a pretty promising assessment from a legend within it.
“Ross giving you that Big Meech Ross,” Timbaland expressed. “And that’s all we want. We don’t want Ross to sound like Uzi Vert. That album says a lot to me because Meek is being Meek, whether you like it or not. It’s not dated, it sounds current, it sounds fresh, and it sounds like a classic. And you could tell the space they in. I don’t even need to talk to him and ask what space he in, you can hear it through the music.”
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Timbaland Believes That Rick Ross & Meek Mill Crafted A “Classic”: Watch
Before “Lyrical Eazy,” Rick Ross and Meek Mill shared the single “SHAQ & KOBE” to lead fans into Too Good To Be True. Amid positive reception to these singles, a trailer for the album shows how excited the artists themselves are to deliver something special. “N***as ain’t seen me or Ross around each other for a long time,” Meek stated. “We got back to the business, straight back to the family, love, and jumped right back in the studio immediately. So, y’all about to get that live and direct and what happens. Tune in.”
On that note, what are your predictions for these two MCs’ long-awaited team-up for a full tape? Will they come through with a classic as Timbo proclaimed or is the hype just too overwhelming? However you may feel, let us know in the comments down below. Also, log back into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Rick Ross, Meek Mill, and Timbaland.
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Rick Ross & Meek Mill Drop “Lyrical Eazy” Single
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Meek Mill And Rick Ross Locked In A Release Date For Their Joint Album ‘Too Good To Be True’
Meek Mill and Rick Ross’ upcoming joint album Too Good To Be True officially has a release date: November 10. In a new pair of videos depicting the album’s recording process, the longtime collaborators appear to be locked into the studio, where they receive visits from DJ Khaled and Diddy, who hype up the release before title cards reveal the album’s release date.
Meek and Ross first promoted the project’s impending release with their single “Shaq & Kobe,” later announcing its title and tell Apple Music’s Ebro Darden about its creation.
The project will be released by Ross’ Maybach Music Group imprint in a new partnership with Gamma, a music startup founded by veteran music execs Larry Jackson and Ike Youssef with funding from Apple and A24. The album will see Meek and Ross join forces again for the first time since 2019’s Port Of Miami 2, where Meek appeared on “Bogus Charms.”
Since then, some fans thought that a rift had formed between the two rappers when rumors surfaced that Rick Ross had trouble getting into Meek Mill’s birthday party in 2021. Meek later expressed discontent with his record deal, but Ross downplayed his comments, saying he believed they were directed at Atlantic and not MMG.
However, those rumors appeared to be unfounded; late last year, Ross joined Meek onstage to help celebrate the 10th anniversary of his debut album Dreams & Nightmares.
Too Good To Be True is out 11/10 via Maybach Music Group / Gamma.