Meek Mill Cites U.S. Mental Health Crisis After Philadelphia, Charlotte Violence

Meek Mill is urging the public and media to focus on the United States' growing mental health crisis rather than framing violent crimes primarily through the lens of race. He highlighted two recent tragedies—a fatal shooting in Philadelphia and a stabbing in Charlotte involving a Ukrainian refugee—to illustrate his point about uneven media coverage that often emphasizes racial dynamics over the underlying issue of untreated mental illness. Meek Mill emphasized that violence should be recognized as a mental health problem affecting all communities, stating, "violence is violence! Rip to them too!" He has been outspoken about mental health, drawing from his own struggles and addressing the topic in his music, advocating for increased awareness and compassion. The rapper also criticized the media for disproportionately focusing on certain cases based on racial aspects, thereby obscuring the broader crisis. Meek encourages resilience and mental health awareness, urging people to maintain strength amid ongoing challenges.