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Maybach Music Group member Meek Mill's current incarceration has reportedly forced a Philadelphia school to nix a scheduled performance set to go down this upcoming weekend. #homecoming
Temple University issued a statement Wednesday (July 16) to confirm the cancelled Meek show.
Temple University’s Liacouras Center, where the show was to take place, posted the following statement on its internet site late Wednesday morning: “The Meek Mill concert scheduled for Saturday, July 19, has been postponed. The show will be rescheduled. Tickets for the new date, which is not yet determined, will be honored on the new date.” (Philly)
Maybach Music Group leader Rick Ross issued an open statement on Meek’s publicized legal woes Saturday (July 12).
“I created MMG years ago, my desire was to create a space where the most talented artists in the world could be nurtured and supported. With that came a commitment. I vowed to support these artist, through the good and the bad. Every individual signed to MMG is not just an artist, they are my family. And with family you ride, or you die. Yesterday, my brother, Meek Mill ran into some unfortunate legal issues. It happens. However, his team, our team, will continue to execute Meek’s plan as close to schedule as possible.” (Statement)
Ross also suggested Meek’s upcoming Dreams Worth More Than Money would still arrive this year.
“His album is coming. We ask that the fans and the media continue to support him and his music during this time. He’ll be home soon. “Dreams Are Worth More Than Money”, and family is worth more than Everything. MMG FOR LIFE.” – Rick Ross” (Statement)
According to reports, Meek could spend up to six months in jail.
Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill is behind bars Friday night. Mill, seen in video at the scene of last weekend’s deadly fire in Southwest Philadelphia, will spend three to six months behind bars after violating his probation. He’s in custody right now. Prosecutors say they were concerned about a number of recent incidents with Mill, including posting a photo of himself with a gun. (My Fox Philly)
