What is Meek Mill's net worth
Meek Mill is an American rapper, songwriter, and activist who has a net worth of $20 million. Meek Mill is one of the most popular rappers in the world today. His mixtapes, particularly the "Flamerz" series, garnered attention in the underground hip-hop scene and led to his signing with Grand Hustle Records under the mentorship of rapper T.I. In 2011, Meek Mill signed with Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group (MMG). A year later, he released his debut studio album "Dreams and Nightmares.". The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart and featured the hit single "Amen," which showcased his signature energetic style. He followed up with successful albums such as "Dreams Worth More Than Money" (2015), "Wins & Losses" (2017), "Championships" (2018), and "Expensive Pain" (2021), collaborating with renowned artists like Drake, Jay-Z, and Cardi B.
Aside from his musical achievements, Meek Mill has faced multiple legal issues throughout his life, particularly related to probation violations stemming from a 2008 conviction. His experiences with the criminal justice system have inspired him to become an advocate for criminal justice reform. In 2019, he co-founded the REFORM Alliance with entrepreneur Michael Rubin, rapper Jay-Z, and others, aiming to transform probation and parole policies in the United States.
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Early Life
Robert Rahmeek Williams, known professionally as Meek Mill, was born on May 6, 1987, in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Meek's father was killed during an attempted robbery when he was five years old. His mom, Kathy, worked several jobs to support her family after he husband's death. At times, she had to resort to shoplifting.
As a kid, Meek was shy. Meek's uncle was the pioneering DJ Grandmaster Nell, who was part of the late 1980s Philadelphia hip-hop scene. DJ Grandmaster Nell influenced Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Meek started participating in rap battles under the name Meek Millz as a teenager. He formed the rap group The Bloodhoundz with three friends. When he was 18, Meek was arrested for illegally possessing a firearm when police stopped him walking to a corner store. The police beat Meek so badly that both of his eyes were swollen, his lips were swollen, and one of his braids was ripped out. The police claimed Meek chased them with the gun and tried to kill them. Meek was put on probation.
Career
Meek started releasing mixtapes in the mid-2000s. The first mixtape that got him attention was 2007's "Flamerz." That mixtape and its follow-up, "Flamerz 2 – Hottest in the City," got the attention of T.I.'s Grand Hustle Records and Warner Brothers Records. Before he could choose which label to sign with, he was arrested and spent seven months in jail. When he was released, he signed with Rick Ross' Warner Brothers Music label, Maybach Music Group. His debut studio album, "Dreams and Nightmares" was released in 2012 and peaked at number one on the U.S. Rap and Hip/Hop R&B charts as well as on the Billboard 200 chart. "Dreams Worth More Than Money," his second album, was released in 2015 and also hit number one on all three charts. His 2017 third album, "Wins and Losses," reached number 2 on the Rap and Hip Hop/R&B charts.
In 2018, Mill released the album "Championships," which debuted atop the US Billboard 200. In October 2021, his fifth studio album, "Expensive Pain," debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, selling considerably less than his previous effort. He blamed Atlantic Records for the poor sales.
In October 2012, Meek announced the launch of his own label, Dream Chasers Records, named after his mixtape series.
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Legal Issues
In 2008, Meek was sentenced to 11-23 months in prison plus eight years of probation for drug dealing and gun possession.
In late 2012, Meek violated his probation, and his travel permit was revoked by a judge. In the spring of 2013, he once again violated his probation when he didn't inform the court of his travel plans and made posts on social media that resulted in death threats to his probation officer. The court ordered him to take etiquette classes.
In December 2017, he once again violated his parole. The judge did not give him another chance. He was ordered to stop working until his sentencing. In February 2016, Meek was sentenced to 90 days of house arrest.
On March 11, 2017, Meek Mill assaulted two pedestrians in St. Louis and was arrested. He was sentenced to two to four years in state prison for violating his parole. He served five months at the State Correctional Institution in Chester, Pennsylvania.
A documentary series called "Free Meek" was released in August 2019. The series is about his many run-ins with the criminal justice system. Meek was the executive producer of the series.
Personal Life
Meek Mill began dating rapper Nicki Minaj in early 2015 and was the opening act for her 2015 world tour. In January 2017, Meek and Minaj ended their two-year relationship.
In 2020, Meek Mill's then-girlfriend, Milan Rouge, gave birth to his third child (her first) on the rapper's 33rd birthday.
In 2018, following his release from state custody, Mill co-founded the REFORM Alliance Foundation with fellow recording artist Jay-Z. The nonprofit organization's mission is to reform the criminal justice system by lobbying for change in its laws and policies, beginning with probation and parole.
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Earnings Highlights
Between September 2017 and September 2018, Meek earned $15 million. That was enough to make him one of the 20 highest-paid rappers on the planet. He has endorsement deals with Amazon and Puma. Between September 2018 and September 2019, he earned $20 million.
Real Estate
In January 2017, Meek Mill listed his Buckhead/suburban Atlanta mansion for $7.5 million. It took over three years to sell. He finally sold the home to Rick Ross in April 2023 for $4.2 million. Here's a video tour of Meek's former mansion:
In 2016, Meek and Nicki Minaj rented a mansion in Beverly Hills for $35,000 a month. The home was built in 2008 on the site of Frank Sinatra's former residence. The 10,340-square-foot home has panoramic views of the city and mountains. The house features a two-story foyer, a large living room with a fireplace, and arched French doors leading outside. There's an eat-in kitchen, a wood-lined library with built-ins, a formal dining room, and a family room, as well as eight bedrooms. The outdoor space includes a swimming pool, spa, and a barbecue.
In December 2019, Meek famously bought a house for his grandmother.
