ĭuring his early teenage years, Meek often took part in rap battles under the pseudonym Meek Millz. He was also influenced by the independent hip-hop artists Chic Raw and Vodka, whom he learned to emulate by watching their DVDs. Meek's interest in hip-hop grew as a result of these early influences. As a kid, he became acquainted with another of his father’s brothers, who under the MC name Grandmaster Nell was a pioneering disc jockey (DJ) in the late-1980s Philadelphia hip-hop scene and influenced rap artists Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Their financial condition was poor and she started cutting hair, doing other jobs, and shoplifting in order to support her family. After her husband's death, Kathy moved with Meek and his sister to North Philadelphia, where they lived in a three-bedroom apartment on Berks Street. His uncle, Robert, described Meek Mill's father as a "black sheep of the family". Meek's father was killed when Meek was five years old, apparently during an attempted robbery. Kathy grew up in poverty and her mother died when she was young. He has an older sister, Nasheema Williams. Meek Mill was born Robert Rihmeek Williams on May 6, 1987, in South Philadelphia, the son of Kathy Williams.
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In November 2017, he was sentenced to two to four years in prison for violating parole and served five months at the State Correctional Institution – Chester in Chester, Pennsylvania, before being released while his trial continues. Meek Mill often collaborates with fellow MMG label-mates he is also known for his appearances on MMG's Self Made compilation series, with his first two singles, "Tupac Back" and "Ima Boss", being included on volume one. In October 2012, Mill announced the launch of his own label imprint, Dream Chasers Records, named after his mixtape series. The album, preceded by the lead single "Amen", debuted at number two on the U.S. Mill's debut album, Dreams and Nightmares, was released in 2012 under MMG and Warner Bros. In February 2011, after leaving Grand Hustle Records, Mill signed with Miami-based rapper Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group (MMG). signed Meek Mill to his first record deal. Raised in Philadelphia, he embarked on his music career as a battle rapper, and later formed a short-lived rap group, The Bloodhoundz. LOVE DAD,” he added.Robert Rihmeek Williams (born May 6, 1987), known professionally as Meek Mill, is an American rapper and activist. “REST IN PEACE TO MY SON he meant the world to me. “To my Son you will never be forgotten! … Love Dad!” he wrote. Derek Is Truly Missed!! Gotta Keep His Music Living,” another wrote.Ī Twitter user claiming to be his father and manager also spoke out about McAllister’s death. But I feel like y’all just hopping on to him like y’all did Lil Snupe when he died.” Wrote another, “No disrespect to Speaker Knockerz may he rest in piece. “RIP Speaker Snockerz,” a number of people tweeted. “I still can’t believe speaker knockerz died,” wrote one. On Monday, users on Twitter were still talking about his death, which was reported on Friday morning. “I pray that my son is ok.”Īfter his death, #RIPSpeakerKnockerz trended for a time. “It’s not like him not to communicate or come home for this long period of time,” Wilson reportedly wrote at the time. Unconfirmed rumors indicate that he might have died of a heart attack.īefore his death was reported, his mother and other family members on March 4 said they were looking for him. The State newspaper reported that a toxicology report has yet to come back. Authorities are ruling out foul play and have said that an autopsy on Friday showed no signs of trauma. McAllister wasn’t signed to a label but he generated hundreds of thousands of views on his YouTube channel.Īccording to local station WIS-TV, McAllister was found dead in his garage. OH MY GOD is all I can say right now - my baby.” Mesha Wilson, a Facebook user who says she is McAllister’s mother, wrote: “Thank you all sooooo much for your outpouring of love and kindness you have shown my family and I during this extremely difficult time. His mother and father both talked about their deceased 19-year-old son, born Derek McAllister. Speaker Knockerz, a South Carolina-based rapper, died last week and no foul play was involved, triggering a massive outpouring of support on social media websites.