When it comes to Philadelphia pride, few rep the city with more passion than Meek Mill.

 

Born Robert Rihmeek Williams, Meek is more than a chart-topping rapper. He’s a hometown hero whose voice has become the soundtrack of Philly’s victories and struggles alike.

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The list of famous Philly sports fans is long and star-studded - Bradley Cooper, Will Smith, Kevin Hart, Anne Hathaway, the Bidens, and Meek's fellow rappers Gillie da Kid and Lil Dicky, to name just a few. Kobe Bryant and even Princess Di once rocked Eagles green. But none quite embody the city’s sporting spirit like Meek Mill.

 

Meek's song "Dreams and Nightmares" did not just top playlists - it became the Eagles’ unofficial anthem on their road to Super Bowl LII. When the Birds took home the Lombardi Trophy, the locker room echoed with the team belting out Meek Mill’s verses in one of the most iconic Philly sports moments of all time.

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Born and raised in Philly, Meek mirrors the resilience and grit that define his city. He lived in poverty and, after losing his father at the age of 5, grew up shy and struggling - but with a gift for rhyme and a hunger to succeed. By his teens, he was an accomplished battle rapper. By his twenties, his raw talent and relentless drive had made him a global name.

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Meek's path has not been easy - run-ins with the law, hard time in the joint, feuds with other famous rappers, and personal losses. His lyrics are edgy and have at times offended many. But through it all, Meek, now a father of three, has emerged as not merely a musical force, but a prominent philanthropist and a powerful voice for reform.

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Meek’s love for Philly sports does not stop at the mic. He has hung with the Phanatic and rapped at the World Series, rung the bell for the Sixers, and even donned a Flyers jersey and tried out his skating skills. (Let's just say skating is not his strongest sport.)

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In a city known for toughness, loyalty, and heart, Meek Mill stands tall. Whether he is inspiring Philly's sports teams, hyping a stadium filled with cheering fans, or breaking new ground in the recording industry, Meek proves every day that dreams born in hardship can rise to incredible heights.