December 13th 2023.
Meek Mill is joining the conversation about the use of rappers' lyrics as evidence in court. The hip-hop artist recently took to social media to share his thoughts on the matter. According to Meek Mill, whose real name is Robert Williams, it should be impossible to use lyrics as evidence because when rappers are in the studio, they often share lines and don't remember who said what after a long night.
Meek Mill also spoke about the ongoing cases surrounding rappers Young Thug and YFN Lucci. Prosecutors have used their lyrics to suggest they were involved in criminal activity. The Philadelphia native believes that these lyrics should not be held against them.
Since his own release after issues with his probation, Meek Mill has been advocating for prison reform. In 2019, he co-founded the Reform Alliance with Jay-Z to fight the injustice many face when it comes to their probation. Most recently, Meek Mill has been pushing for the passing of Pennsylvania's SB 838 bill, which would aid in probation reform in the state.
“I spent 10 years on probation in PA,” Meek Mill shared. “They sent me to prison multiple times for violations. This happens every day to Black men in Philly, being incarcerated for not committing any crimes! It’s time to get #sb838 probation reform done.”
Meek Mill and the Reform Alliance are hoping to see SB 838 passed before the state's legislative session comes to an end. The artist is using his platform to spread awareness and push for some much-needed reform.
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