Meek Mill Pursues $5 Million Backing for New Creative Ventures

Meek Mill is moving to reassert control over his career, announcing that he is seeking $5 million to fund a new round of projects that include a book, an album, and a short film. The Philadelphia rapper has used social media in recent weeks to voice his frustration with the industry, arguing that artists who step outside the traditional label system face steep and often unfair hurdles.

“I need $5M in funding for a book, album, and short film,” Meek wrote in a post on X. In the same message, he took aim at the structure of record deals, saying, “These label deals are not looking fair at all… they have essentially tarnished the game, but I’m poised to revitalize it! Why can’t I receive the same level of investment as tech initiatives in rap culture?”

He went further, pointing to banks and financial institutions as gatekeepers that should be challenged by artists. Sharing a clip from radio host DeDe In The Morning, Meek reflected on the deep imprint of Black culture across American life. “Why, as independent music artists, are we not engaging with banks when everything in the music industry ultimately circles back to financial institutions? We possess total control—let’s take action! Is it truly so difficult to secure funding outside of a record label in America? It’s perplexing, to say the least.”

Meek Mill turns scrutiny into a blueprint for independence

The rapper’s transition to independence has been under sharper scrutiny since his split from Roc Nation earlier this year. That scrutiny grew louder after Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, in a lawsuit against Diddy, made allegations touching on Meek’s private life. Meek rejected the claims outright in a lengthy statement online. “I have a 14-year-old son. I refuse to let unfounded rumors tarnish my name or manhood… My son has had to confront such negativity at school! This is part of a silent war against black men, and we must unite!”

Meek presented that resolve as its own form of strength. “I am a real-life KING. They’ve realized I can uplift entire communities just by showing up… I can mitigate street conflicts without threats… I can mobilize billions to challenge the system… turning $0 into $100 million. This is why I played it low-key; someone caught on!”

His call for financial autonomy underscores a larger shift in hip-hop. Increasingly, artists are questioning the value of conventional label deals, instead pushing for the kind of investment and independence that Meek Mill is demanding as he turns the page on the next stage of his career.