Meek Mill is speaking out about what he believes is behind-the-scenes resistance since stepping away from the traditional label system.
In a series of posts on social media, the Philadelphia rapper alleged that his move to independence has been met with efforts to limit his visibility in the industry.
“When I went independent they tried to kill my name,” he wrote, pointing to what he described as a noticeable drop in streaming performance after recent releases.
According to Meek, songs like “Cybertruck” and “5AM in Philly” saw a sharp decline in numbers compared to expectations. He suggested that the downturn may not have been organic, claiming he’s heard that a label could be discouraging others from supporting his music or booking him for shows.
“I’m hearing a label telling people not to play my music or book me because I went Indy???? This better not be true!” he added.
The rapper also expressed frustration with what he sees as broader industry dynamics, saying he feels targeted despite his work outside of music. Meek has been vocal in recent years about criminal justice reform and community advocacy, and he suggested that those efforts have been overshadowed.
“They let these companies put campaigns on me over money while I got reform uplifting my people,” he wrote. “I did that because it was real… it kinda killed my spirit.”
Despite his concerns, Meek pointed to strong ticket sales as evidence that his fanbase remains intact. He highlighted sold-out shows in major markets, including events at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center and Madison Square Garden, as well as packed venues in cities like Philadelphia, Albany, and across the Northeast.
“Think about it… I didn’t have my own show in NYC in years and I sold out the Barclays… and Meek and Friends sold out the Garden,” he noted, questioning the disconnect between his live success and what he perceives as obstacles elsewhere.
Meek Mill did not name any specific label or provided direct evidence of coordinated interference.
