In true rapper fashion, Meek Mill has dropped the tracklist for his new album hours before it drops. The Philly rapper shared a picture of the album’s songs and features on his Instagram Stories. Meek Mill To Drop “Expensive Pain” Meek Mill unveiled the tracklist for his new studio album “Expensive Pain” in a hand-written […]
Two weeks before his album Expensive Pain drops, Meek Mill and Lil Uzi Vert performed together on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Last week, Meek revealed the artwork created by the artist Nina Chanel Abney.
Even though Lil Uzi Vert spends about half of his performance with Meek Mill on The Tonight Show lying on his back on the floor, this somehow creates more energy when the duo trades their “Blue Notes 2” verses rather than draining it away. Perhaps it’s because of the way Uzi uses his position to build anticipation for his verses, lying in wait (literally) like a big cat ready to spring on its prey before he pops up to spit his aggressive bars.
Whatever it is, it’s something perhaps only Lil Uzi Vert — someone whose weirdness the audience is well versed in by now — could pull off. Meek, meanwhile, is only proverbially laid-back, giving a relaxed, confident performance that nevertheless does not lack intensity. The effect is like a yin-and-yang universal balance that also sort of reflects the height difference between the two Philly MCs. One is a compact bundle of sizzling energy, a five-foot stick of dynamite with a two-inch fuse, while the other is placid with hidden depth like an iceberg with legs.
The dynamic duo appeared on The Tonight Show to help promote Meek’s upcoming album Expensive Pain — which, like his onetime rival Drake, drew mixed reactions for its artsy cover. Perhaps the music, led by singles like “Blue Notes 2” and “Sharing Locations,” will get more fans on his side.
Watch Meek Mill and Lil Uzi Vert perform “Blue Notes 2” above.
Expensive Pain is out 10/1 via Maybach Music/Atlantic. Pre-order it here.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Over the weekend, Boston rapper Joyner Lucas accused music industry consultant Karen Civil of stealing $60,000 from him after accepting payment for her services and going on vacation instead. After the initial accusation, a Clubhouse chat with Civil and other industry insiders went disastrously for the self-proclaimed media marketing mogul when her defenses seemed to corroborate some of the accusations against her.
Lucas’ comments echoed a similar incident several years ago in which Civil was accused of making similar moves with money paid to her by associates of Harlem rapper Cam’ron. Catching wind of the new accusations, Cam’ron chimed in via Instagram, posting screenshots of the Twitter conversation as well as portions of court documents from a lawsuit against Civil. “Y’all gonna apologize or nah?!” Cam wrote. “For those that don’t understand, I told people Karin civil been robbing people, they said I was lying. Now she just lost a court case to another female, now they say Karin is foul. When I said it…I was hating.. she also robbed Joyner Lucas for the same exact amount she did my guy @darealdukedagod 60k.. what a co-winky-dink.”
He wasn’t the only one to call her out. Meek Mill also joined the conversation, blaming Civil for a slate of bad press around the time he broke up with Nicki Minaj. “Karen was my friend and turned on me for opportunity,” he asserted. “Start having the blogs posting negative about me on some conspiracy shit lol I forgive her but I definitely don’t wanna deal with y’all industry people that move like that! You should admit what you did to me too!”
Karen was my friend and turned on me for opportunity …. start having the blogs posting negative about me on some conspiracy shit lol I forgive her but I definitely don’t wanna deal with y’all industry people that move like that! You should admit what you did to me too! @
— Meek Mill (@MeekMill) September 19, 2021
People thought I was high just ranting …. I’m not mad at her she’s a woman I’m over it… I’ll appreciate if she said something about that tho! We were real friends… I used to give her a lot of exclusive records for her website! https://t.co/qmqwXJgjM4
— Meek Mill (@MeekMill) September 19, 2021
Civil replied, arguing that she actually defended him during that time but has since deleted the tweets. “You know damn well I ain’t have no site play you, I literally just supported your album and shown you nothing but cordialness and respect last few years when we seen each other,” she responded. ““Sat on CH rooms defending you and didn’t take part in these Twitter key key moments. Like c’mon with BS narrative.”
However, one rapper had a slightly different perspective on the controversy. Freddie Gibbs offered this tidbit: “I’ve known Karen Civil for years. She ain’t do shit to me tho cuz I’m a real ass nigga and she know better.”
I’ve known Karen Civil for years. She ain’t do shit to me tho cuz I’m a real ass nigga and she know better.
— Big
(@FreddieGibbs) September 19, 2021
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill is set to release his fifth studio album, “Expensive Pain” on October 1st. Taking a page out of Westside Gunn‘s playbook, Meek Mill is starting with the artwork first. The artwork for the album was created by the artist Nina Chanel Abney. Meek Mill Reveals New Artwork Expensive Pain is expected […]
It’s been nearly three years since Meek Mill released his last album, Championships. But that’s all about to change as the rapper has officially unveiled details about his upcoming LP, Expensive Pain.
Mill returned Wednesday to announce Expensive Pain is slated for an October 1 release. It’s set to feature the rapper’s recent singles “Sharing Locations” with Lil Baby and Lil Durk and his track “Blue Notes 2,” a collaboration with Lil Uzi Vert.
My Album ‘Expensive Pain’ Releases 10/1
Pre-Save Now: https://t.co/KiLohqFnRj pic.twitter.com/SfOyu8Kj6l— Meek Mill (@MeekMill) September 15, 2021
Mill’s Expensive Pain artwork is a commissioned collage piece by New York-based artist Nina Chanel Abney, an abstract artist known for exploring the intersection of race, gender, pop culture, homophobia, and politics in her work. The cover art is a collage of the finer things in life, including yachts, money, nice cars, and several women, all centered around a representation of Mill shedding a tear.
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— Meek Mill (@MeekMill) September 15, 2021
The announcement of Expensive Pain arrives shortly after Mill was given the Nelson Mandela Changemaker Award for his social justice work with his REFORM alliance. It marked the first time a rapper has received the award, and Mill celebrated the achievement with a freestyle.
See a behind-the-scenes video of the making of Mill’s Expensive Pain album artwork above.
Expensive Pain is out 10/1 via Maybach Music/Atlantic. Pre-order it here.
Meek Mill is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Maybach Music Group’s Meek Mill has fans wondering if he’s feeling the ghost of Tupac Shakur or just catching a Makaveli-type vibe right now. The hip-hop veteran has shared a snapback of the late rap icon and teased big things coming. Meek Mill Uses Rare 2Pac Casino Pic To Tease Big Things Meek Milly hit […]
