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Maybach Music Group's Meek Mill has some loyal fans rallying behind him as the Twitter world has been hit with a slew of "Free Meek Mill" posts over the last 48 hours. #freemeekmill
Along with support from his MMG family, Meek has received some extra backing from fans.
Some fans are upset that Meek’s next album and tour might be pushed back because he’ll be behind bars. Others simply can’t believe that Meek will be back in jail once again. Some are just plain angry. Here are just some of the rappers fan’s reactions: “Screaming free Meek until they Free Meek.. #FreeMeekMill” “Damnn #FreeMeekMill he living his life and the judge gnna send him to jail.. Crazy how they wanna see you fail” “Can’t believe meek is back in jail #FreeMeekMill” (Hollywood Life)
MMG 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 album 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)
