Before he became one of Maybach Music Group’s banner artists, Meek Mill was briefly signed to T.I.’s imprint Grand Hustle. Now, in a recent interview with Philadelphia’s Power 99 FM, the King of the South discusses Meek’s beginnings at Grand Hustle.
Tip explained that while his 2009 incarceration ultimately prevented him from playing a bigger role in the Philly-born emcee’s career, he’s proud of Meek’s success regardless. He added that he does maintain some regrets about Meek leaving his label, but understands Meek’s reasons for joining Rick Ross’ team.
“[Meek Mill and I] were together first [at Grand Hustle], and due to my set of circumstances that removed me from the free world, I had an inability to do anything for anyone around me at that time,” he recalled. “He ran into a situation with [Rick] Ross and he felt like he could move right now, and if I can’t match that situation, then far be it from me to stand in the middle of it and block it. I felt like, ‘cus I knew when I came home, I knew I had things lined up and for me, it was going to be straight. But I can’t make another man say, ‘Okay, well, I know you’re going to be straight, but what about me?’ I felt like at the end of the day, if you think that [moving to MMG] is the best thing for you, I’m not going to stand in the way of that.”
He added, “I’m happy for his success, I really am. Do I wish that I did not have to deal with it in that way, and do I wish that I had a greater involvement? Yeah, sometimes I do, but at the end of the day, I’ve got to deal with life as it is, not as I wish it was.”
Check out the full interview below.
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LMAO
he failed on Meek, fact
did u not just read this article? simple simon ass clown
fuck meek mill iggy got that big booty
TI continues to remain one of the most well-spoken hip hop artists..!
at least tip honest
Don’t feel too bad T.I. Meek’s certified double wood right now with a shot at going triple copper, so your % wouldn’t have been worth the investment.
cd sales aint really nothin of an artists income nowadays.. touring is where the moneys at at meek is touring europe atm if im not mistaken..
he went triple wood, and got two shows in his living room, he can’t preform in the basement tho, because the gds own that part of his house
he would have been perceived differently if he went with T.I. probably more credible and make more money then with MMG but oh well hes not doing that bad at all with MMG.
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The biggest impact T.I. might’ve had with Meeky boy was schooling him on delivering a MORE versatile, MORE diverse yet coherent sound production on his album, & a More lyrically satisfying album than that ‘nightmares-dream’ Lp he did for MMG. As a mixtape…that album bangs but as a whole official project it becomes redundant & predictable real fast.
I can understand that, at least T.I. didn’t try to “Diddy” the dude!
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I Reckon If Meek Was 2 Remain In GrandHustle It Would’ve Been A Different Story. I Know Tip Would Want Him 2 Grown As An Artist & As A Person, Tip Would Want Meek 2 Step Outside His Comfort Zone & Touch Up On Different Subjects…..Don’t Get Me Wrong, Some Of What Meek Speaks About In His Songs Is About The Streets & For The Streets. Meek Has Such A Strong Presence In The Game He Can Change How The Youngins Look At The Way They Live In The Hood From Another Point Of View It Onestly Depends Who You Roll Wit I Guess.
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lmao @ HUH?.. deadass just tried to make meek out to be someone u should look up to like obama lmaoo stop it
“cd sales aint really nothin of an artists income nowadays.. touring is where the moneys at at meek is touring europe atm if im not mistaken”
It’s income that matters to the label, and best believe Meek won’t be touring Europe for long.
hes cant tour europe hes on probabtion