Meek Mill is getting into hip-hop’s newest cultural debate, utilizing a string of candid posts on X to query how artists converse in regards to the streets and whether or not their actions match their phrases.

On Dec. 20, the Philadelphia rapper reacted to the rising “F*** the Streets” language circulating throughout the style. Slightly than absolutely embracing or rejecting the sentiment, Meek provided a extra layered take centered on accountability and follow-through.

Addressing artists and public figures who proceed to invoke avenue credibility, he urged them to look previous picture and safety. “To the blokes pushing that ‘avenue sht,’ make certain feeding and supplying sources and alternatives for your loved ones and neighborhood,” he wrote.

He pushed the purpose additional, including, “Not simply killers you paying to guard you. Be sure to didn’t put the streets earlier than your ‘actual household.’ Plenty of n***s utilizing the streets.”

Meek’s remarks got here as a number of high-profile rappers have publicly distanced themselves from avenue affiliations. As an alternative of criticizing that shift, he framed his feedback as a reminder that slogans imply little with out tangible affect.

Pointing to his personal historical past, Meek wrote, “I been up since 23. I’ve modified legal guidelines, took 10% of my hood around the globe, gave verses to raise entire hoods up, gave the streets jobs.”

He adopted with, “Went hood to hood 12 months for 12 months on the land. I don’t gotta clarify myself.”

Meek additionally criticized how on-line conversations unfold. “Why take issues out of context after we can higher ourself,” he wrote.

Drawing a transparent line round credibility, he added, “In case you ain’t paying for no bails, legal professionals or funerals don’t converse on this subject. This sh*t not for everyone.”

He closed with a warning about exploitation, writing, “Some folks love watching the streets fail whereas they manipulate them.”