American rapper Meek Mill has released his fifth album, Expensive Pain, on October 1, 2021.
Hailing from Philadelphia, Meek Mill is not only known for his chart-topping albums but also for his advocacy for criminal justice reform in the United States.
Who is Meek Mill and what is his net worth?
Robert Rihmeek Williams, known by his stage name Meek Mill, is one of the top 20 highest-paid rappers in the industry, with an estimated net worth of $20 million.
During the period between September 2018 and September 2019, the 33-year-old rapper earned an impressive $15 million.
His latest album, Expensive Pain, consists of 17 tracks and marks his first release in three years. Mill himself has described it as his “best project” yet.
Forbes ranked Meek Mill at No. 15 on their list of highest-paid hip-hop acts in 2019, although some disputed the accuracy of the figures.
What has Meek Mill said about his upbringing?
Meek Mill’s childhood was marked by adversity as he grew up with his mother and older sister in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Tragically, his father was killed during a robbery when Meek Mill was just five years old. Despite the hardships, his mother worked tirelessly in various jobs to provide for her children, as he shared in an op-ed for Time.
“We had nothing growing up,” he said. “So, my mom worked any job she could find to provide for me and my sister. I love her so much for that.”
Meek Mill’s mother continued to support him, even during his arrest in 2018, which sparked public outrage. He was initially sentenced to two to four years in prison for probation violations stemming from a 2008 arrest.
After serving five months, he was granted bail and the case was eventually dropped in 2019, with the District Attorney acknowledging the unfair treatment Meek Mill had endured.
When did Meek Mill date Nicki Minaj?
Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj went public with their relationship in early 2015. The hip-hop duo showcased their affection on social media and even toured together during Minaj’s world tour.
Although the couple appeared in several magazines together, they called it quits in 2017.
