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They say that we legally slaves if we go to the bing” Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill recently released an album titled “Championships” in December of 2018. The quote comes from one of his songs on the album the name of the song is “Trauma”. In Meek’s last two albums he has spoke on the justice system in America particularly how it affects him and other members of the black community. Songs like “Young Black America”, “What’s Free”, “Trauma”, and “Stay Woke” are all songs that speak on the Justice System in America.

Meek Mill talks about his personal experiences with the law beginning in 2008 when he was first arrested. He also talks about his recent trial due to the violation of his probation. He clearly states how he disagrees with the judge (Genece E. Brinkley) and believes her ruling to be unfair. Meek also addresses police brutality multiple times in many different songs, in these songs he even suggests alternate ways of dealing with a situation other than shooting. Meek Mill also references former NFL player and now activist Colin Kaepernick and his protests against America’s Justice System.

Meek Mill has become more than just a rapper he has become a leader and activist in the black community. He continuously speaks on the hardships many African Americans face on a daily basis. He’s using his platform to try and reform the justice system and the way of thinking of many.