In a recent public service announcement, rapper Meek Mill took to Twitter, addressing the dire state of safety and societal issues in America.
Meek, known for his activism and social commentary through music In his reform alliance with Jay-Z, painted a grim picture of the challenges facing Americans today.
“Make sure you strap up in America it’s extremely dangerous on the streets! They have no control illegal immigrants everywhere… automatic guns flooded the inner city’s … fettynal poison in most drugs … opioids melting the brains of humans .. and algorithms mind control,” Meek Mill tweeted.
Make sure you strap up in America it’s extremely dangerous on the streets! They have no control illegal immigrants everywhere… automatic guns flooded the inner city’s … fettynal poison in most drugs … opioids melting the brains of humans .. and algorithms mind control
— MeekMill (@MeekMill) March 4, 2024
His tweet highlights a range of issues from gun violence, the opioid crisis, to the influence of technology on mental health.
Meek’s words resonate with many Americans who face these realities daily. .
Recent statistics corroborate Meek Mill’s concerns about gun violence. According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been over 5,000 gun-related deaths in the United States so far this year alone, not including suicides.
In his hometown of Philly, there have been 51 deaths, which is actually a decrease of 30% compared to 2023.
This figure starkly illustrates the prevalence of gun violence in the country.
Meanwhile, the opioid crisis remains a public health emergency. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that nearly 70,000 Americans died from opioid overdoses in 2020, a record number that underscores the deadly impact of this epidemic.
As Meek Mill shines a light on these urgent issues, it’s also noteworthy that he continues to express his creativity and activism through music.
The rapper just released his new EP titled “Heathenism” on Friday, further solidifying his role as a pivotal voice in both the music industry and social discourse.
However, some took issue with his opinions. Check out some of the replies below.
You think someone will immigrate just go be a thug? Most of them are looking for a better chance to make life happen. Don’t play into the fear monger games.
— Tax Payer (@ASM_Official1) March 4, 2024
I however agree they must enter the country legally.
While the US has some high-crime areas, violent crime rates have been steadily declining for decades
— Muhammad Ali Qureshi (@MuhammadAl43375) March 4, 2024
This is why we vote red from now on
— TB – JDUN (@Jduntrades) March 5, 2024
The liberal brainless losers make America a very scary place
Red wave incoming 🇺🇸 preach the facts Meek 🔥
LOOOOOOOOL Bro is going xenophobic to throw off the scent
— keep6ixsolid (@keep6ixsolid) March 5, 2024
We've gotta do better than just holding.
— UnboundMonkey (@UnboundMonkey) March 5, 2024
We need people in office that will shut it all down.
We don't have to live under tyranny.
Same thing Elon Musk have been saying
— THE WAVY CREATOR (@_ifycalex) March 4, 2024