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Yesterday, the hip-hop and music community at large woke up to the shocking and tragic news that up-and-coming New York rapper Chinx Drugz, real name Lionel Pickens, had been shot and killed in a drive-by-shooting. He had been shot multiple times in hit car in Queens at around 4 a.m. after finishing up a performance at Club Red Wolf in Brooklyn at around 2:30 a.m. Condolences and messages have been flying in from all across hip-hop on social media as artists try to cope with the news that one of their own was taken from them too soon. One of those who was most affected by the news was Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill, who put up an Instagram picture of him, Chinx and French Montana, the mentor for Pickens, with a long, personal noted attached. In addition to that pic, Meek Mill has also recorded and released a powerful tribute track to Chinx titled "Miss My Dawgs" featuring Travi$ Scott and Strap. -
Chinx Drugz Dead: Meek Mill, Wiz Khalifa, Lil Durk, Diddy React
The hip-hop community is mourning the death of one of its one today after rapper Chinx Drugz, real name Lionel Pickens, 31, was killed in a drive-by shooting in Queens early Sunday, according to police. Pickens was struck multiple times while his passenger was struck twice in the Porsche Chinx was driving at around 4 a.m. At least seven bullets pierced the front and driver-side windows according to reports. News has spread quickly today of the passing of the rapper signed to French Montana's Coke Boys imprint and support has poured from artists like Wiz Khalifa, Lil Durk, Meek Mill and Diddy. -
Meek Mill Freestyles Over Drake's "Energy" From 'IYRTITL'
Earlier this week, Meek Mill's freestyle over Drake's "Energy" from 'IYRTITL' debuted on Funkmaster Flex's show. -
DJ Clue Releases 'Banned From CD' mixtape Featuring Meek Mill, Migos, French Montana
New York City DJ and radio host, DJ Clue, real name Ernest D Shaw Jr, has shared his first mixtape in three years and he is not messing around with the features. Clue became known in the late-1990s with his mixtapes when they weren't available for digital download. His new effort, Banned From CD Part 1, brings on brand new music from the likes of French Montana, Yo Gotti, Meek Mill, Migos and many others. -
Nicki Minaj Joins Drake at Coachella, IYRTITL Rapper Confirms Meek Mill Engagement [WATCH]
Drake surprised everyone bringing out Madonna for his first Coachella performance and the crowd was shocked when Nicki Minaj joined him on stage the following weekend. Prior to her appearance, the IYRTITL rapper seemingly confirmed Minaj's rumored engagement to Meek Mill. -
August Alsina's "Right There (Remix)" Featuring Meek Mill Drops One Year After Debut Album 'Testimony' [LISTEN]
To commemorate the one year anniversary of August Alsina's debut album Testimony, the New Orleans crooner has released the "Right There (Remix)" featuring Meek Mill. -
Nicki Minaj Engagement Ring: Meek Mill Gave 'Only' Rapper Massive 15-Karat Yellow Diamond
It seems like all those rumors are true - Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill are engaged! Or, at least the "Only" rapper is rocking a big shiny rock on her left ring finger. After teasing that she may very well in fact be a bride, last night (April 15), Minaj finally showed off her giant engagement ring. -
Nicki Minaj, Meek Mill Engaged? 'Only' Rapper Teases Great Miami Night with New Boyfriend
Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill haven't even officially confirmed that they're even dating, but now it seems as though the rap superstars are engaged to be married. In a series of posts on her Instagram and Twitter, the "Only" rapper seems to hint at the fact that she's a bride-to-be. -
Meek Mill Talks Nicki Minaj, Prison, 2nd Album in New Interview
Meek Mill left prison in December after serving five months in prison in relation to a 2008 drug and gun conviction -- he violated his probation following that incident, which is why he was locked up again. The rapper is back to living the good life -- he is getting ready to release his second solo album, 'Dream Worth More Than Money,' and head out on tour with his new girlfriend Nicki Minaj. Mill spoke with 'XXL' in a new interview recently about his time in prison and how it changed him. -
Mike Krzyzewski Likes Meek Mill, Listens 'All the Time'
Duke University head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has a knack for winning. He also has a pretty decent taste in music as well. The coach, who just won his fifth NCAA Championship with the Blue Devils, recently revealed that he is a fan of Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill, 'XXL' noted. "I really like Meek Mill. I play it all the time," a tweet attributed to Coach K from Duke basketball's official Twitter account reads. -
Check Out Meek Mill's 'Dreams Worth More Than Money' Release Date
Just as the night was wrapping up on another day in music, Revolt TV decided to drop a bomb on the hip-hop world by reportedly announcing the release date in a now-deleted tweet, via Hot New Hip Hop, of Meek Mill's highly anticipated upcoming album 'Dreams Worth More Than Money.' Slated for released on Rick Ross's Maybach Music, the LP will reportedly drop next Tuesday, April 14. -
Crew Love: Woman in Lil Wayne-Drake Triangle Speaks Out & Pics of Meek Mill with Rick Ross' Boo Emerge
There seems to be a lot of crew love going around. Last month, reports hit the net that Lil Wayne had been shopping around a tell-all book to different publishing companies. In the alleged book proposal, Wayne claims Drake slept with his then-girlfriend, Tammy Torres, and now she's speaking out. In other news, pics of Meek Mill with Rick Ross' new boo, Lira Galore, have also hit the net. -
Meek Mill Brings Beanie Sigel Out During Philadelphia Performance, Brags About Dating Nicki Minaj
Meek Mill returned to Philadelphia for his homecoming concert this past Saturday. During his set, he also brought out fellow Philly rhymer Beanie Sigel and bragged about dating Nicki Minaj. -
Nicki Minaj Announces ‘The Pinkprint’ U.S. Tour with Meek Mill, Tinashe, Dej Loaf and Rae Sremmurd
Nicki Minaj revealed that she will hit the road with Meek Mill, Tinashe, Dej Loaf and Rae Sremmurd once she returns to the States. -
2 Reportedly Stabbed at Nicki Minaj, Meek Mill Concert in N.C.
Saturday, Feb. 28, was not a good day for crime in Charlotte, North Carolina. Just a few hours after two individuals were shot at a concert hosted by T.I., Jeezy and Yo Gotti for CIAA weekend at the nightclub Label, Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill had their own party and, according to local reports, two people were reportedly stabbed, with one currently in serious condition.
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