50 Cent and Rick Ross are going to fight forever. In response to 50 Cent’s troll over Rozay and Meek Mill’s Too Good to be True album sales, Ross stated he isn’t who 50 wants to target.
50 said in a video, “If you sell 31,009 CDs, I shouldn’t talk to you,” referencing the album sales. Ross made a more pointed statement.
“Got a DM say, ‘Rozay, we believe 50 Cent just made a comment about you online,’” Ross said. “I said, ‘Y’all don’t know 50 Cent like I do. He wouldn’t do that.’ For one, his bitch Dreamchasers. She been a Dreamchasers bitch for many years, still is. That’s when she told me I was her favorite.”
Meek Mill currently has the streets on fire with his new joint album with Rick Ross, Too Good to be True, but is eyeing more new music. Hitting Instagram, Meek showed off a Goyard item and some fancy watches, but let fans know more music is on the way.
“Dat 4 pack about to drop in 2 weeks… it’s too good to be true out nowwwww,” Meek wrote.
Meek Mill and Rick Ross are continuing to make the media rounds in support of their new joint album Too Good to be True. The runs has brought them to Funk Flex’s studio, where Meek once again let off another fire freestyle.
With a jigging Ross in the background, Meek Mill floated all over Biggie’s “Warning,” showing why he is one of the game’s best.
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Before releasing their joint album Too Good To Be True, Rick Ross and Meek Mill pulled up on Zane Lowe at Apple Music 1 to discuss the album. Rick Ross called the album unpredictable.
“This the culture,” Ross said. “It’s too good to be true and man, it just feel good, and it was too easy. We set it off. We both know what our true gifts are, our talents are when it comes to production. So when it came to this vibe, it was really simple. It didn’t take a lot of time, but we brought the best out of each other. This was just personal.”
He added, “This was just me and Meek and that was just us in the studio. It wasn’t a lot of people, just the team, the private team. Meek, his team, my team, Sam Sneak, Brion, the producers, and we kept it uncut. We went straight to the vein with it. “
Meek Mill also added notes on the album, “When we get in the studio, that shitt gets serious. Ross getting into serious mode. He trying to knock that shit out and get to work. And you know me, he giving me that gas.
“I’m going to run jumping out that window a hundred miles an hour. But we joke all the time. You’re going to see a lot of that throughout the content and all that. And it’s organic too, Zane. We came up with this idea and we got around each other, built, vibed out and then got in the studio. It don’t matter where we’re recording at, we could be in the closet, Rose going to get this shit done.”
You can hear the project’s lead single, “Shaq & Kobe” below.
In a recent Instagram post, Meek Mill dropped a bombshell on fans. He asserted that he makes a staggering $1 million per song and a jaw-dropping $62,500 per bar. The Philadelphia rapper didn’t mince words. Instead, he proudly proclaimed his success in the industry and scoffing at the notion that rap is a dying art. In the Instagram post that set social media buzzing, Meek Mill declared, “I’m getting a million a song … so that’s 62,500 every bar I speak…. They say this rap s**t dying must be on billboard because it’s not to Meek!” The bold claim left fans both awestruck and skeptical. Social media was quick to call out the claims.
While many fans congratulated Meek Mill on his apparent financial triumphs, others were quick to express doubt. One Instagram user humorously commented, “Same n***a that asks for a discount at a shoe convention,” alluding to the contrast between Meek’s alleged million-dollar bars and real-world frugality. Another skeptic chimed in, stating, “Meek is LLLYYYYYIIIINNNNGGGG. Ain’t nobody paying a mill for them bars.” The sentiment reflects a common skepticism among fans, who question the authenticity of such lofty claims in an industry where exaggeration is common.
Comparisons were drawn to other instances in the rap world where artists were accused of stretching the truth. One fan pointedly referenced Snoop Dogg, saying, “@meekmill lying like @snoopdogg did when he said he was done with ‘smoke.’” The comment alludes to the widespread skepticism that often accompanies bold statements in the world of hip-hop. Earlier today, it was revealed that Snoop Dogg’s post to “quit” smoking weed was just an ad. It turned out that Snoop was just partnering with Solo Stove to promote their smokeless fire pit products.
However, as Meek’s post circulated and fans debated the legitimacy of his claims, fans questioned his authenticity. While some may view Meek’s bold statement as a flex of success, others remain unconvinced. As the debate unfolds, Meek Mill’s Instagram revelation adds another layer of intrigue to the ongoing narrative of wealth and success in the rap game. In other news, Meek recently collaborated with Rick Ross for their new joint album Too Good To Be True. Have you listened yet?
Chris Brown’s new studio album 11:11 sees the R&B star once again in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. Every single one of his projects have scored top 10 debuts, with 11:11 coming in at 9th. While it’s the lowest debut on the charts for an album in his career so far, it’s still a monumentally impressive achievement. It’s Brown’s first studio album since 2009’s Graffiti to debut outside the top 5, with that album turning up at number 7. The project sold 44k copies placing it above albums released this year from artists like Don Toliver, Jack Harlow, and Trippie Redd.
It also debuted above some other big rap albums that came out the same week. NBA Youngboy released his 4th album of 2023 Decided 2. The project landed the third highest first week sales of the 4 projects pushing 35k units in its first week. Meek Mill and Rick Ross also teamed up for a new collaborative album called Too Good To Be True. Their star-studded collaborative project sold just over 31k copies in its first week. All three projects were out-sold by new albums from K-pop group Stray Kids and country singer Chris Stapleton this week.
Meek Mill already shared his thoughts on his new album’s first week sales following the early predictions. While some fans were disappointed by the numbers he and Rick Ross ended up with, he saw things differently. He saw the dip in sales as a worthwhile sacrifice for going outside the industry machine and making sure that he and Rick Ross own all of their music.
Chris Brown managed his sales numbers after surprise dropping his album a day early. He was originally planning on dropping the project on November 11, which is fittingly 11/11. But fans found the project released a day early on November 10. What do you think of the first week sales for new albums from Chris Brown, NBA Youngboy, Meek Mill, & Rick Ross? Let us know in the comment section below.
Earlier this week, Ice Spice got caught up in an online drama that seemed to spawn from almost nothing. A clip made the rounds online of the breakout rap star being handed a drink by a fan. Instead of drinking it herself, she hands it off to a friend which is where the controversy started. Fans online came at her for a variety of reasons. Some questioned why she didn’t drink it since it was a gift from a fan. But most people wondered why she handed it off to a friend if she was suspicious of it in the first place.
Now, Meek Mill is coming to Ice Spice’s defense over the matter. “it’s crazy people really expect you to drink a cup from a random person …” he responded to the video via a quote tweet. As you’d expect, fans quickly pointed out that Meek was sort of missing the point. “Then she shouldn’t have gave the drink to her friend if she distrusted it,” one popular comment pointed out to him. As of the time of publishing Meek hasn’t responded to any of the fans pointing that out to him. Check out his original thoughts on the situation below.
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Meek Mill Stands Up For Ice Spice
it’s crazy people really expect you to drink a cup from a random person … https://t.co/O7V4BGXTFE
Last week, Meek Mill and Rick Ross unleashed their new collaborative albumToo Good To Be True. The album had a star-studded list of collaborators including Cool & Dre, BEAM, Vory, Fabolous, Teyana Taylor, DJ Khaled, Wale, The-Dream, Jeremih, French Montana, and Future all make appearances. The album also ends with a special remix featuring contributions from Damian Lillard and Shaq.
Despite the big names on the album, it’s only expected to sell between 30k and 35k copies in its first week. The low figures didn’t seem to phase Meek though, who explained to fans that he and Ross were doing things differently and owned their work. What do you think of the drama surrounding Ice Spice’s drink video? Do you agree with Meek Mill that she was in the right? Let us know in the comment section below.
Dr. Umar Johnson has taken a bold stance, criticizing the apparent hypocrisy within the realm of hip-hop. In a recent interview, the popular activist/psychologist voices his disappointment with rappers engaging in philanthropy, such as giving away turkeys and clothing during holidays, while simultaneously promoting violent and destructive lyrics.
Dr. Umar Calls Out Hypocrisy
In an interview with The Art of Dialogue released on Nov. 13, Dr. Umar expressed his disappointment with rappers who engage in philanthropic acts like giving away turkeys and clothing during holidays while promoting violent and destructive lyrics.
Dr Umar goes off on rappers donating turkeys and calls Hip-Hop an agent for white supremacy.
“Hip-Hop has been around for 50 years!” Dr. Johnson shouted. “Not a single hospital, not a single school, not a single bank, not a single supermarket, not a single distribution company. How can we call hip-hop a blessing to the black community when that type of money is being made off of our culture and the community doesn’t benefit from it all.”
While Expanding on his critique, Dr. Johnson specifically addresses rappers who partake in seasonal giveaways of turkeys and clothing.
“In exchange for some damn turkeys, and chickens and some sneakers you push death and destruction on our children for a living and we’re supposed to be ok with that because you dropped off some clothes and some turkeys. It’s not acceptable,” Dr. John added. Dr. Johnson would then call hip-hop an agent of white supremacy.”
Dr. Johnson continued:
“Until hip-hop begins to be a blessing for the black community, it is an agent of white supremacy.”
Hip-Hop Hypocrisy?
Dr. Johnson’s comments have garnered mixed reactions on Twitter (X). One user named @_Twinndiesel commented “ This is a very hard truth,” and another user named @VashaunBlanks commented, “Can’t believe I’m agreeing with him.”
Other users felt differently such as @morrisdusk commented “Stop putting cameras on this goofy n*gga.” The issue of hip-hop hypocrisy is not limited to Dr. Umar Johnson’s viewpoint.
New Orleans rapper Dee-1 appeared on Sway’s Universe on Nov. 1, and also spoke out against the contradictory messages prevalent in the lyrics of certain artists, name-dropping Meek Mill,Rick Ross, and Jim Jones as examples. Dee-1, who is known for conscious and uplifting lyrics, emphasized the need for these rappers to act more responsibly with their words, especially considering their public stances on prison reform.
Meek Mill, in response, defended his actions by stating he felt compelled to speak out about prison reform. However, this response drew criticism on social media, with users accusing Meek Mill of hypocrisy.
Today’s Hip-Hop’s Impact On The Youth
Another concern about hip-hop is fans wondering if it has gone too far. In October 2023, a video went viral after a nine-year-old rapper named Lil RT performed his song “60 miles,” which includes vulgar and violent lyrics, on the YouTube Series From The Block.
Hip-Hop’s Decline In Sales
The issue of hypocrisy within the hip-hop industry resonates beyond Dr. Umar Johnson’s criticisms. Juicy J, known as the leader of Three 6 Mafia, recently called for a meeting with leaders in the industry to discuss rap sales plummeting by 40%. He expressed concerns about the decline and suggested that today’s rappers prioritize gimmicks and trends over creating quality music.
On Sunday, Nov. 12th, rapper Rick Ross graced the scene at LIV Miami to promote his latest collaborative album, Too Good To Be True, with Meek Mill. The artist sported a stylish LV Comics Owl Patch Crewneck, priced at $1,500.00, while reveling in the festivities alongside friends like Breyon Prescott, Lex Pierre-Louis, DJ Sam Sneak, and Mike Gardner, complete with Belaire bottle parades.
The album, a joint venture between Ross and Meek Mill, immerses listeners in a lyrical journey of their hard-earned successes and opulent lifestyles. Meanwhile, Meek Mill showcased a different kind of thrill, hitting the slopes for snowboarding at the Big SNOW American Dream park in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Breyon Prescott Lex Pierre Louis Rick Ross DJ Sam Sneak Mike GardnerRick Ross performing
Meek Mill and Rick Ross are continuing to make the media rounds in support of their new joint album Too Good to be True. The runs has brought them to Funk Flex’s studio, where Meek once again let off another fire freestyle.
With a jigging Ross in the background, Meek Mill floated all over Biggie’s “Warning,” showing why he is one of the game’s best.
You can tap in below.
Before releasing their joint album Too Good To Be True, Rick Ross and Meek Mill pulled up on Zane Lowe at Apple Music 1 to discuss the album. Rick Ross called the album unpredictable.
“This the culture,” Ross said. “It’s too good to be true and man, it just feel good, and it was too easy. We set it off. We both know what our true gifts are, our talents are when it comes to production. So when it came to this vibe, it was really simple. It didn’t take a lot of time, but we brought the best out of each other. This was just personal.”
He added, “This was just me and Meek and that was just us in the studio. It wasn’t a lot of people, just the team, the private team. Meek, his team, my team, Sam Sneak, Brion, the producers, and we kept it uncut. We went straight to the vein with it. “
Meek Mill also added notes on the album, “When we get in the studio, that shitt gets serious. Ross getting into serious mode. He trying to knock that shit out and get to work. And you know me, he giving me that gas.
“I’m going to run jumping out that window a hundred miles an hour. But we joke all the time. You’re going to see a lot of that throughout the content and all that. And it’s organic too, Zane. We came up with this idea and we got around each other, built, vibed out and then got in the studio. It don’t matter where we’re recording at, we could be in the closet, Rose going to get this shit done.”
You can hear the project’s lead single, “Shaq & Kobe” below.
Rapper Dee1 has aimed at Meek Mill, Rick Ross, andJim Jones, accusing them of sending conflicting messages regarding prison reform while simultaneously glorifying violence in their music. In response, Meek has addressed the criticism on social media, defending his position.
Dee1 Holds Rap Artists Accountable
In an appearance on Sway Calloway‘s radio show, Sway’s Universe, on November 1, Dee1 openly criticized Meek Mill, Rick Ross, and Jim Jones for their conflicting messages. He questioned how they could advocate for prison reform while simultaneously glorifying violence in their music.
This bold statement caught the attention of Meek Mill and led to a response from him on Nov. 2 where the Philly native wrote:
“Nah we do everything lol, I was rapping this way when I became the face of reform…. That’s how I got there ya’ll forgot that fast.”
Meek Mill Sounds Off
On November 14, Meek Mill expressed his frustration with the prevalence of gun violence on X, (formerly known as Twitter). He quoted a shared video of three middle school boys showcasing Glock switches, where he wrote:
“… if lil kids have this type fire power? What do you think we up against in the adult field? if you have felonies and can’t protect yourself it’s set for you to be killed or sent to jail for trying to protect yourself! It’s wild being black in America!”
And we can’t blame them because their neighborhood most likely is filled with murder and a gun is the cheapest thing you can get to protect your soul! It’s not a jump in the street mindset it’s survival! https://t.co/hCc748f7Gz
Meek Mill’s tweet sparked further discussion, with some users questioning his decision to include gun violence in his music while advocating against it in real life.
A user named @cocnation_ replied to Meek’s tweet, saying, “It’s a system. Rappers rap about the drugs and guns, the teens sell the drugs in the hood, the mothers take the drugs, the kids now ain’t got parental figures.”
“I rap about what I rap about because I’ve been traumatized by that lifestyle and I can’t remove the thoughts… but I do high level rap.. And when I stayed on that people said I was falling of…”
‘I Don’t Blame Them’
The “House Party” rapper continued, quoting his own response writing:
“And we can’t blame them because their neighborhood most likely is filled with murder and a gun is the cheapest thing you can get to protect your soul! It’s not a jump in the street mindset, it’s survival!”
“If you hear me speak on violence it’s from my dad any many of close friends being killed. It’s from a survival stand point.. When I seen that footage of my brothers pnb and nipsey only made my mentality worst because I know they wanted to protect themselves in that environment!”
Another user named @thevoicethatmay wrote, “N*gga, you perpetuate and popularize and glamorize guns and gun violence in all your music, then turn around and say “it’s wild being Black in America.” Then user, @Yanito_Shwavy wrote, “Ok but how do you say all of this to still continue putting it in the music , you’re basically making it fair seeming to the youth. We need brothers & sisters to be about it 100% all across the board Meek, not sometimes.”
Updated By: Yasmine Duhé (11/14/23 at 4:16 pm)
Does Hip-Hop Need To Change Lyrically?
Dee1, the New Orleans rapper and advocate for positive change, recently aimed hip-hop heavyweights Rick Ross, Meek Mill, and Jim Jones over their lyrical content. Dee1 called out the artists, questioning their contradictory messages of prison reform and the glorification of violence in their music.
‘You Can Do Better, Brother’
On November 1, Dee1 called out Rick Ross, Meek Mill, and Jim Jones on Sway Calloway‘s radio show, Sway’s Universe, questioning their contradictory messages of prison reform and glorifying violence in their music.
Dee1, known for his uplifting and conscious lyrics, expressed his disappointment in his fellow artists. He specifically addressed Jim Jones, Rick Ross, and Meek Mill, stating:
“Jim Jones you can do better brother, Rick Ross you can do better brother, Meek Mill you can do better brother, I love you too much not to be honest with you. Are you the face of prison reform or you sitting on here on your new song with Ross talking about getting somebody murked and shot at the red light which one is it bro, because I did a shoe giveaway in my city and gave out 1300 pairs of your shoes, because they said reform underneath them. I love that you partnered with a major shoe company and you out here pushing prison reform. But now I gotta to sit here, like man, this man glorifying getting people killed.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/CzGtSxKO5k4/
Meek Mill Responds
The viral video of Dee1’s callout caught the attention of many, including Meek Mill, who responded by defending his lyrics. The Philly native stated:
“Nah we do everything lol, I was rapping this way when I became the face of reform…. That’s how I got there ya’ll forgot that fast.”
After Meek Mill’s response, social media users weighed in on the matter.
User @im_forreeal wrote, “Meek can play it cool all he wants but the seed has been planted. This interview is going viral and will continue to circulate. Meek won’t be able to forget about this and he’ll eventually let up off that chaotic lifestyle. May take a week. Maybe a month. Maybe 3 years. He’ll be eating his words one day.”
Following Meek Mill’s response to Dee1, the New Orleans native responded to Meek saying:
“Thank you for your reply to my video post brother but most importantly thank you for your honesty and your transparency and your reply. The fact that we could be on different sides of the fence with this or have different opinions but still remain respectful and actually address the topic at hand and not try to deflect that makes a huge statement. Now you said, “nah we do everything lol,” implying that you could be the face of prison reform and you could still be glorifying murder inside of your music and you said I’ve been rapping this way since before i was the face of prison reform ya’ll forgot that fast, no fam, we didn’t forget that fast but through watching your evolution we look forward to seeing you evolve musically as well because your music still touches and has the ability to empower millions of people, bro. That way its not confusing or misleading to people. I know as an artist you could be thinking, but man what if i lose some of my fans when i’m making that change because they like me for the old stuff, trust me brother anybody that you lose when becoming a better version of yourself, that wasn’t of God, and you’re going to be better because of that loss.”
“Lil man whoever you is, until you feed the kids where you from for 20 years straight, don’t question Rozay, wait until you about 10,000 bikes, 10,000 trikes, give all the young girls who pregnant pampers for Christmas for 20 years straight, don’t question Boss. Get that basket off your head so you can think clearly lil man, you going viral for speaking on niggas name not cause of your talent, not cause of your gift, go viral player off of your wisdom that you’re sharing.”
“Rick ross, first of all I love you brother.” I love you too much to not be honest with you and right now you’re deflecting. I was talking about your lyrical content and you talkin’ about turkeys. I’m talking about you as a hip hop OG still glorifying murder and drug dealing in your music and you talking about turkeys. Bro more people are streaming your music than eating your turkeys.I’ve been a middle school teacher, now I’ma full time hip-hop artist. I’ve helped to give out $100,000 in college scholarships for students around this country.”
Jim Jones even granted his response, where he stated:
“In a real life, I do a lot for the people, miss me with the rhetoric about what I do with my music, I get money off my music. Don’t tell me how to make my dollars. You gotta whose names you mentioning out here, because my little cousin might not like how you mentioned my name, and then he might want to slap a dread out your head just because he don’t understand you using my name for fame.”
Hip-Hop & The Youth
Dee1’s dedication to promoting positive messages extends beyond his music career.
He is a professor at Tufts University and has even written a hip-hop children’s book focusing on anti-bullying called David Found His Slingshot. Dee1’s passion for promoting positivity in the Black community is evident in his extensive work, including ten albums and his latest release, Uno.
As the conversation surrounding the need for lyrical change in hip-hop continues, it raises more significant questions about the impact of music on the younger generation.
Recently, a viral video of a nine-year-old rapper named Lil RT ignited concerns about the explicit and violent content present in some rap lyrics. Many argue that the genre should prioritize empowering and positive messages, especially for its young listeners.
YSL Trial: Prosecutors To Build Case Based On Rap Lyrics
The lyrical content of hip-hop remains a topic of debate, with artists like Young Thug facing legal challenges as their lyrics may be used against them in court. Young Thug, known for his provocative and gritty lyrics, is currently dealing with a RICO case that puts his art under scrutiny.
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