Meek Mill wants to work with the city of Philadelphia to contribute 10% of his music earnings to fighting gun violence in his hometown. Reflecting on the death of local rapper Phat Geez on Twitter, Meek explained that he wants to sign a contract to commit to the idea. Despite the good nature of the post, DJ Akademiks called him out for the violent lyrical content of his music.
"Ima do a public contract with the city of Philadelphia where 10% of my music earnings go to the city of Philadelphia to combat gun violence in our city… ima start this movement! PIP PHAT GEEZ. I wanna do in contract the city of Philadelphia!" Meek wrote on Twitter. In response, Akademiks fired back: "Rap about Gun Violence to increase violence in the inner cities by 400% then pledge a measly 10% of your earnings from said rapping to combat the same violence your music just promoted… Wow this guy is a saint.."
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Phat Geez was shot and killed in Philadelphia on Sunday night after a passenger inside a vehicle opened fire on him. Police have yet to make any arrests in the case and are offering $20,000 on the suspected shooter. On Monday, Meek also labeled the city a "terrible place for black people to live"…" and noted that "you see too much death!!!!" Check out his latest post referencing Phat Geez below.
Meek Mill & DJ Akademiks Go Back & Forth
Rap about Gun Violence to increase violence in the inner cities by 400% then pledge a measly 10% of your earnings from said rapping to combat the same violence your music just promoted... Wow this guy is a saint.. https://t.co/eBGphcgjjM
— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) March 20, 2024
Meek and Akademiks have been feuding for a long time. Earlier this month, Meek appeared to threaten Akademiks on Twitter. Be on the lookout for further updates on Meek Mill on HotNewHipHop.
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