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Meek Mill Says He “Always Thought” The Weeknd Would Pass MJ

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The Weeknd just passed Michael Jackson as having the number one best-selling tour by a Black musician this week, with his “After Hours Til Dawn” Tour grossing over $350 million in ticket sales alone. He paid his respects to the late King of Pop when he eclipsed this monumental milestone. However, there was another rapper waiting in the wings to stake his claim that the Toronto R&B artist was always going to dethrone the 1980s musical legend.

Meek Mill posted on Twitter, saying that “I always thought [The Weeknd] was [going to be] bigger than [Michael] Jackson.” He congratulates Abel Tesfaye, a.k.a. The Weeknd, for his achievement, with the apparent wisdom to know this was in the cards anyways. He proclaims in the Tweet that he used to hang out in the hood and dish out hot takes, like how Tesfaye looked like Michael Jackson out there performing. Seeing as The Weeknd was nothing but gracious and grateful for Michael, we wouldn’t say that he’d necessarily think the same way.

Read more: Meek Mill Proclaims “Free Tory Lanez” During Rolling Loud Portugal Performance

Meek Mill’s Bold Claim About The Weeknd

Of course, this claim would’ve been bolder if Meek Mill had mentioned it before The Weeknd blew the previous tour record out of the water. Still, it’s always good to see contemporary hip-hop artists dapping each other up, and Meek giving The Weeknd his deserved flowers is a wonderful sight. The two have collaborated a few times before, including the Meek Mill song “Pullin Up” from his 2015 album, Dreams Worth More Than Money.

Meek has been offering his opinions left and right recently. He discussed The Weeknd another time when the AI-generated song “Heart on My Sleeve” made the rounds. Artificial intelligence used The Weeknd and Drake’s voice likenesses to create a wholly original song. Meek Mill loved the song, listening to it on repeat and asking the duo to make some new music together. While he caught flak for boosting the AI-generated track, he still has a point: The hip-hop world could use some new Drake-Weeknd collaborations.

Read more: Lil Baby & Michael Rubin Take Private Jet With Meek Mill After Viral Hug Pic

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Drake Throws Shade At Childish Gambino During “It’s All A Blur” Tour

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During his “It’s All A Blur” Tour, Drake took a direct swipe at fellow artist Childish Gambino, serving as a clap back to Gambino’s previous admission that his Grammy Award-winning song, “This Is America,” was originally a diss track aimed at the Toronto rapper. The shade occurred during Drake’s performance of his hit song “Headlines,” […]

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Photos: Meek Mill Closes Rolling Loud Portugal 2023

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Rolling Loud Portugal 2023 concluded on a high note, delivering an unforgettable finale that celebrated the global influence of hip-hop. The festival’s unique beachside location provided the perfect backdrop for a diverse lineup of international rap artists. Meek Mill headlined the closing night, delivering a captivating performance filled with empowering anthems. The star-studded roster also featured prominent UK acts like Digga D, D-Block Europe, Tion Wayne, and Unknown T, alongside American names such as Gucci Mane and Duke Deuce.

However, one of the most memorable moments came from streamer/rapper iShowSpeed, who joined forces with DJ Scheme to perform their new single “Portuginies.” The track, infused with Brazilian funk influences, showcased iShowSpeed’s bilingual skills, seamlessly blending English and Portuguese lyrics. Rolling Loud Portugal proved once again to be a global celebration of hip-hop, uniting artists and fans from different backgrounds and showcasing the genre’s universal appeal.

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Meek Mill Declared ‘Free Tory Lanez’ During His Rolling Loud Portugal 2023 Appearance, And Fans Online Weren’t Too Happy About It

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Since his release from prison in 2018, Meek Mill has used his platform to advocate for criminal justice reform. The “Dreams & Nightmares” rapper’s campaigning doesn’t stop when he hits the stage. During his Rolling Loud Portugal 2023 performances, Meek called for a fellow entertainer’s release. However, the musician learned quickly that not everyone agrees with him.

While performing his 2016 song “Litty,” Meek Mill declared “Free Tory Lanez” to the sea of Rolling Loud attendees, and while the crowd didn’t give him any pushback, social media wasn’t too happy about it. Lanez, who appeared on the track with Meek, is awaiting sentencing for assaulting rapper Megan Thee Stallion.

After the fan-captured clip was shared on social media, users chimed in on Meek’s call to release the recording artist. Several users alleged that Meek couldn’t find fault in what his former collaborator was convicted of because he was also accused of similar abusive behaviors toward his ex-girlfriend Nicki Minaj. One user wrote, “Of course, he says that birds of a feather flock together.”

Another user wrote, “Abusers supporting each other, what’s new.”

Meek denied all accusations of being abusive toward Minaj, writing in a now-deleted tweet, “The only way you can try to kill my career is to say I beat women.”

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Meek Mill Proclaims “Free Tory Lanez” During Rolling Loud Portugal Performance

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The case of Tory Lanez against Megan Thee Stallion over a shooting has been one of the most high-profile and divisive stories in the rap world in recent years. While many stand by Megan’s story, others are more quick to be skeptical, or instead focus on how the Canadian artist has been affected by all this. Moreover, the latest to do so in very public fashion is Meek Mill, who did so during his Rolling Loud Portugal set. In fact, it was a timely declaration as he did so right after he played a brief part of their collaboration “Litty.” “Free Tory Lanez,” the Philly rapper proclaimed after the song wrapped up.

Also, this is quite the interesting development considering that both artists had beef in the past. However, it seems like all the legal trouble eventually convinced Meek Mill to forego his past issues with Tory Lanez. Of course, this statement during a festival performance probably won’t sit well with many fans out there, regardless of who they listen to more or even at all. Still, it’s unfortunately quite a popular sentiment that takes aim at Megan Thee Stallion’s story and presumed injustice rather than at the justice system as a whole.

Read More: Tory Lanez’s First Attorney Advised Him Against Blaming Kelsey Harris For Shooting Megan Thee Stallion: Report

Meek Mill Voices Support For Tory Lanez

Either way, it’s quite the complicated issue that brings into question consequence, just sentences, and more. Speaking of sentencing, Tory Lanez will receive his on August 7, or at least that was the latest update as of writing this article. Furthermore, we make that distinction thanks to the delays that the artist faced in his sentencing process following a guilty conviction. Lanez has maintained his innocence all throughout this process, and despite his legal team’s efforts, he could not reverse the ruling based on the evidence presented.

Meanwhile, Meek recently let fans know that they would be hearing a lot more from him in the future. After speaking on his lack of releases this decade, he announced that he has four projects on the way. Maybe we’ll hear him tackle these themes on wax, which would be a much heavier stance to take than just a comment during a show. Regardless, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Meek Mill and Tory Lanez.

Read More: Meek Mill Previews An Unreleased Fabolous Verse

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Lil Baby & Michael Rubin Take Private Jet With Meek Mill After Viral Hug Pic

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Lil Baby and Michael Rubin are the Internet’s new best friends after a picture of them “drunk hugging” at his white party went viral. In fact, they took multiple pictures of note, such as when Rubin hugged Baby from behind and when two other guys sandwiched the rapper. It made for a pretty cheeky and funny moment that of course inspired a lot of memes and comments online talking about it. Clearly all the people involved noticed, and they happened to be on a private jet when they really started talking about it. Moreover, the Fanatics mogul and the It’s Only Me MC joked around with the pics on a private jet with Meek Mill.

“Drunken hugs coming in Vegas tonight!” Michael Rubin wrote on his Instagram Story, possibly referring to UFC 290. “Quit making fun of me, when I’m drunk, you’re gonna get a mother drunken hug tonight,” he told Lil Baby, who was laughing hysterically while looking at his phone. Also, he told the Philly native that he was getting a drunken hug too, which he hilariously protested against with a couple of “Nooooooo”s. On his own IG, Baby posted another video of Mike threatening to hug him and actually exposed the person who took them in jest, who rode around with them in the air.

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Lil Baby, Meek Mill & Michael Rubin Flying Private

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Sure, not everyone liked these new viral pictures, but you can’t deny that they at least had a lot of fun. For example, 50 Cent recently reacted to these new images on Instagram, and we don’t know if he has a real issue with this or just a case of FOMO. “Da f**k is going on here,” he captioned. “Get the f**k off my young [ninja emoji] WTF!” However, Michael Rubin had a much more wholesome and appreciative take on his white party that included Lil Baby, Kim Kardashian, Travis Scott, and many others.

“A big thanks to everyone who joined us,” he wrote about his 4th of July party. “Hope you’re hurting less than I am today. In all seriousness, it’s an honor and a privilege to bring together so many amazing people each year.” For more news and the latest updates on Lil Baby and Michael Rubin, come back to HNHH.

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Meek Mill Previews An Unreleased Fabolous Verse

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Philadelphia-based rapper Meek Mill went onto social media recently to show off an unreleased verse from Fabolous. He puts Fabolous’ Instagram handle on the video, which shows a breakfast table with a half-full glass of orange juice. In the background, the verse is going off, with the Brooklyn rapper spitting his flow as Meek Mill bops the phone up and down a little. “I should not be taken lightly, ima heavy topic,” reads the caption, a nod to the final line you hear in the video.

As posted on THE HIP-HOP WOLF (@thehiphopwolf), many fans have gone to the comments to offer their takes. Plenty of people are calling the verse “whack” or “weak.” One commenter was confused about why Meek Mill was recording New York stuff. Others turned to Fabolous’ verse, saying that the rapper was “falling off.” Overall, it’s wonderful that Meek and Fab are coming out with new material. Even with their lengthy careers, they’re still hitting the studio to find fresh ways to rap about the same things.

Read more: Meek Mill Asks Why The U.S. Puts Money Into War But Not Education

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Meek Mill has been extra busy ever since he got out of prison in 2018. He released an album later that same year, Championships. In 2021, he came out with his fifth studio album, Expensive Pain, which debuted at number three on the Billboard 200. However, since then, he has broken off ties with Jay Z’s Roc Nation Entertainment and blasted Atlantic Records for low sales of his last album. He even claimed Atlantic Records got in the way of who came into the studio to record with him.

As for Fabolous, he recently teamed up with Diddy and the City Girls to produce the club banger “Act Bad.” Fab is looking to collab with more rappers than just Meek Mill. He called out Eminem as someone he’d want to rap with, calling him “Real Hip-Hop.” Time will tell if Fabolous gets into the booth with more hip-hop heavy hitters, but for now, we can enjoy a little taste of a Meek Mill-Fabolous verse. That only means good things are coming.

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The Supreme Court Shut Down Joe Biden’s Student Loan Debt Relief Plan And Meek Mill Has A Big Question

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For months now, student loan borrowers have been holding onto hope that Joe Biden’s plan to forgive up to $20K in loans per borrower would come to pass. Now, though, we know that it won’t: Today (June 30), the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to overturn the Biden administration’s student loan debt cancellation plan.

Meek Mill had a quick reaction to that, comparing the situation to how much funding the government devotes to other areas. He tweeted, “why are we having a problem with money for education but giving money away for war?? I’ve been seeing this narrative on the news since a child I’ll never understand it!”

Biden is in the same camp as Meek: After the SCOTUS decision was revealed, Biden shared a statement that reads in part, “The hypocrisy of Republican elected officials is stunning. They had no problem with billions in pandemic-related loans to businesses – including hundreds of thousands and in some cases millions of dollars for their own businesses. And those loans were forgiven. But when it came to providing relief to millions of hard-working Americans, they did everything in their power to stop it. […] I believe that the Court’s decision to strike down our student debt relief plan is wrong. But I will stop at nothing to find other ways to deliver relief to hard-working middle-class families.”

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Meek Mill Warms Up with Freestyles Over JAY-Z, Tupac, and Jadakiss Beats

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Meek Mill Takes to Twitter to Ask Fans if he Fell Off

One thing Meek Mill going to do is rap. Over the weekend, Meek hit Instagram and shared clips of three freestyles. One tackling Tupac’s “Hail Mary,” another over JAY-Z’s “Renegade,” and also Jadakiss’ “Still Feel Me.”

Meek Mill is ready to go. Hitting Twitter, the Dreamchasers leader revealed that he has two albums ready to go.

Tweeting on Father’s Day, Meek Mill stated he is working on a joint album with Vory before announcing the second one is a “collab album.” The joint album with Vory is set to feature Symba.

“It’s going to be a top tier rap album and a vibeeeee,” Meek wrote. “It’s a collab album from some Of your favorite artists on one super movie.”

Last Wednesday, asked fans if they think he “fell off.”

The Philly-based artist posted: “Who think I fell off or don’t really think I got it with rapping anymore?….I’m fr I need answers and tell the truth I’m not taking it personal … I need to hear how people think before I do what I do! A social experiment! Answer if you a supporter of mines!”

Responses to the tweet were mixed with some users saying that he needs to adapt his music to be more in line with current artistic styles while others said that he should stay true to his original style and perhaps go deeper on subject matter now that he is older. A few cracked jokes about other alternative income streams such as selling feet pics.

One thing that many were in agreement on was the fact that the only way the question can be answered is with the release of new music. Meek released his last studio album, Expensive Pain, in 2021. The album debuted and peaked at number three on the US Billboard 200 chart.

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Meek Mill Extremely Confused About The Missing Titanic Submersible

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Meek Mill is leaning hard into conspiracy theories. Meek is known for his active presence on Twitter. The rapper has tweeted some questionable things throughout his Twitter tenure. He has been known to engage in beefs and share confounding AI-generated raps on the platform. Now, he has once again taken to the platform to express his thoughts. This time, it is regarding the missing Titanic submersible in the North Atlantic. The rapper tweeted about the situation to voice his skepticism about the actual reason the submersible is missing.

In a tweet on June 21, Meek questioned the actions of a wealthy individual onboard the craft. The rapper suggested that there must be contingency plans in place. “I can’t see a wealthy man doing this with no extreme back up plans…” Meek tweeted. He followed up his skepticism with a healthy dose of media criticism. He lambasted the media for circulating similar clips without providing substantial information. Furthermore, Meek emphasized that there are more pressing issues in the world that deserve attention.

Meek Isn’t The Only Skeptic

Meek is not the only one who expressed skepticism about the incident. Details are scarce, but CNN’s ongoing live update provided some confirmed details about the incident. The OceanGate Expeditions vessel, named “Titan,” lost contact with its support ship while descending to the wreckage site of the Titanic on June 18. The submersible initially had 96 hours of life support. Thursday morning was considered a crucial time to locate the vessel and its occupants. That means those on board have very little time left to be found alive. The US Coast Guard redirected some of its equipment to investigate banging sounds detected during the aerial search, but no results were obtained.

In addition to Meek Mill, Cardi B also took to Twitter to speak on the situation. Hamish Harding, a British billionaire, was among the passengers on the submersible. News circulated that his stepson, Brian Szasz, attended a recent Blink-182 concert. This happened after the submersible went missing. Upon hearing this, Cardi B expressed confusion about Szasz’s attendance while his stepfather was missing. This led to a heated exchange of insults between Szasz and Cardi B. Szasz later deleted his tweets from the conversation. What do you think about Meek’s viewpoint? Is there something suspicious going on here? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

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