Meek Mill

Rapper Meek Mill was released from prison on Tuesday. The troubled rapper, real name Robert Rihmeek Williams, was sentenced to serve 2-4 years in prison for violating his probation stemming from a 2008 weapons charge.

In a statement to Billboard, Meek thanked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and rapper JAY-Z.

“I’d like to thank God, my family, my friends, my attorneys, my team at Roc Nation including JAY-Z…, my fans, The Pennsylvania Supreme Court and all my public advocates for their love, support and encouragement during this difficult time.

“While the past five months have been a nightmare, the prayers, visits, calls, letters and rallies have helped me stay positive. To the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office, I’m grateful for your commitment to justice – not only for my case, but for others that have been wrongfully jailed due to police misconduct.”

Pennsylvania’s highest court agreed that Meek’s original 2008 charge was tainted by a corrupt cop.

Meek’s lawyers accused Judge Genece Brinkley of waging a personal vendetta against Meek. But they were unable to prove allegations that she colluded with a Philadelphia businessman who had beef with the rapper.

Mill, 30, has violated the terms of his probation at least once a year since 2009. He has served multiple prison stints for probation violations. His most recent arrest was 2017.