{"id":2012616,"date":"2025-09-10T22:06:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T22:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2012616"},"modified":"2025-09-10T22:06:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T22:06:05","slug":"i-been-around-since-hard-copies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/i-been-around-since-hard-copies\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018I Been Around Since Hard Copies\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.complex.com\/tag\/meek-mill\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Meek Mill;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Meek Mill<\/a> doesn&#8217;t believe that problems in hip-hop stem from the music him and his peers are making. Instead, it&#8217;s the way their music is getting to listeners.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On Tuesday, the Philly native hopped on X to speak about the way fans are taking in music is &#8220;failing&#8221; the genre. According to Meek, the current state of music and digital streaming platforms has hurt the genre.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This is something he knows firsthand, he explained, as he&#8217;s been around since physical formats were the main way people got their music.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Rap game not failing the system of the way we intake music is failing &#8230; I been around since hard copies &#8230; dat piff&#8230; world star to dsp&#8217;s I survived all those eras so I can see when it&#8217;s a disservice!&#8221; tweeted Meek.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.complex.com\/shop?utm_source=yahoo&amp;utm_medium=syndication&amp;utm_campaign=shop2025\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's next. Buy. Collect. 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Obsess.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span>(Image via X)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Meek&#8217;s post highlights the challenges artists face navigating an industry that has shifted dramatically over the past few decades, from physical albums and mixtapes to viral clips and streaming platforms. Since his mid-aughts early mixtape days, and even more so since his commercial debut with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/0zhZDmHEtDtok393SbZ3d7\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dreams &amp; Nightmares;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>Dreams &amp; Nightmares<\/em><\/a> in the early 2010s, Meek has been a mainstay in hip-hop, gaining traction with his vivid storytelling and high-energy delivery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">At the time of Meek&#8217;s commercial ascendance, the rap world was beginning to transition from physical CDs \u2014 whether album or mixtape \u2014 to online platforms and digital streaming services. Meek&#8217;s rise coincided with outlets like DatPiff, WorldStarHipHop, Nah Right, Ill Roots, and more becoming central to how fans consumed music \u2014 a story that is told expertly in the podcast <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theblogera.fm\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Blog Era;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>The Blog Era<\/em><\/a>. Now, the industry is dominated by DSPs like Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and YouTube.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In addition to reflecting on his longevity in the rap game, Meek recently shed light on what he says is a life-changing project. Last month, the Philly spitter got on X and claimed <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/meek-mill-says-building-ai-173256410.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:he's been working on an artificial intelligence tool that'll &quot;change the world.&quot;;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\">he&#8217;s been working on an artificial intelligence tool that&#8217;ll &#8220;change the world.&#8221;<\/a> That message came shortly after Meek told fans he can&#8217;t wait for people to see how brilliant he is.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Related News<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"ct:story;elm:img;itc:0;\" class=\"stretched-box\" href=\"https:\/\/www.complex.com\/music\/a\/jaelaniturnerwilliams\/meek-mill-jay-z-oldhead-dont-see-eye-to-eye\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"(L-R) Meek Mill and Jay-Z.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ZMYkvOOh.Yn53FAb4EDn0w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/complex_131\/9a32d92c528794e71a19a754d715f84c\"\/><\/div>\n<p><\/a><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span>Meek Mill Respects \u2018Old Head\u2019 Jay-Z Even If They &#8216;Don&#8217;t See Eye to Eye On Every Point&#8217;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">,<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"ct:story;elm:img;itc:0;\" class=\"stretched-box\" href=\"https:\/\/www.complex.com\/music\/a\/markelibert\/meek-mill-clarifies-shannon-sharpe-tweet-says-he-meant-no-disrespect\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Meek Mill in a green shirt and cap on the left; Shannon Sharpe in a black suit and glasses on the right.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/GPYmCZqaNfhWVL_VV978Vw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/complex_131\/03b66e3d6c960666b55c1e76a11052cd\"\/><\/div>\n<p><\/a><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span>Meek Mill Calls Shannon Sharpe a &#8216;Legend&#8217; Who &#8216;Shouldn\u2019t Be Able to Get Fired From Anything&#8217;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">,<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"ct:story;elm:img;itc:0;\" class=\"stretched-box\" href=\"https:\/\/www.complex.com\/music\/a\/markelibert\/meek-mill-fans-drop-heavy-load-hip-hop-music-scamming\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Rapper Meek Mill performing on stage, wearing a red cap and holding a microphone, smiling against a blue-lit background.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/7RBAy_H3DyOHN9YRXSK8Ag--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/complex_131\/21a22b527ebdfdc5acd994faaeb879f0\"\/><\/div>\n<p><\/a><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span>Meek Mill Tells Fans He\u2019s \u2018About to Drop a Heavy Load,\u2019 Calls Out \u2018Hip Hop Music Scamming\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><b>Related News<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><b><i><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/dua-lipa-brings-chaka-khan-223030479.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dua Lipa Brings Out Chaka Khan at U.S. Tour Kickoff;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Dua Lipa Brings Out Chaka Khan at U.S. Tour Kickoff<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><b><i><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/lizzo-blames-social-media-algorithms-211826598.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Lizzo Blames Social Media Algorithms for Lack of \u2018Song of the Summer\u2019;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Lizzo Blames Social Media Algorithms for Lack of \u2018Song of the Summer\u2019<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.complex.com\/shop?utm_source=yahoo&amp;utm_medium=syndication&amp;utm_campaign=shop2025\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. 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