Meek Mill Says He Feels Like NYPD Is “Targeting” Him

Meek Mill is raising his voice against systemic injustice and the ongoing racial profiling he believes he’s facing during his visits to New York City.

In a series of tweets on December 22, the rapper expressed his frustration with the NYPD, accusing them of unfairly targeting him and making him feel unsafe. Meek has had a lot to say recently, according to X, formerly Twitter, activity.

Meek shared a troubling encounter with law enforcement, where a detective allegedly questioned his cousin, branding him as a “bad guy” and insinuating that he’s surrounded by dangerous people. This incident, according to Meek, triggered painful memories of a prior arrest, when the NYPD wrongfully removed him from his car and falsely accused him of carrying a weapon. Despite the public humiliation, he states that no apology has been offered by the authorities.

In his tweets, Meek shares his belief that law enforcement is closely monitoring him not because of any criminal activity, but due to how he carries himself in the public eye. “I’m not in the life of crime,” he said.

This adds that he won’t allow his past reputation or public persona to send him back to prison for something he didn’t do. This sense of being unfairly targeted is something Meek feels especially as a Black man in America.

Meek Mill Claims The NYPD Is Targeting Him

The rapper also made a bold statement on New York’s rising violence, criticizing the city’s recent shootings in high-profile locations. However, he pointed out that at his own events, no one has been harmed, emphasizing his long track record of keeping things peaceful while still generating millions for New York’s nightlife scene.

Meek Mill also clarified that he’s been working for over a year on securing a legal gun license in the city, saying that the negative perceptions of him are largely based on internet rumors and hearsay. “We just not scared to be Black,” he said, suggesting that he’s being targeted due to preconceived biases.

Meek wrapped up his tweets with a powerful reminder of the industry’s dangers, invoking the deaths of artists like Nipsey Hussle, Pop Smoke, and PnB Rock. With his latest remarks, Meek Mill is calling for change, wanting to be recognized for who he is, not as the criminal he’s been painted to be.