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Meek's ties to billionaires like New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Fanatics owner Michael Rubin arrive as he partners with JAY-Z and Lil Baby to help purchase Mitchell & Ness.

Meek Mills relationship with the likes of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin proved instrumental in his release from prison in April 2018. His closeness with Rubin, who co-owns his hometown Philadelphia 76ers, prompted Meek to ride in Rubins helicopter upon release and immediately go to a Sixers playoff game. Naturally, Meeks idea of billionaires, including JAY-Zhas evolved over the years, even as Hip Hop maintains a strong idea of capitalism. While lauding being part of a collective which purchased popular apparel line Mitchell & Nesson Friday (February 18), Meek took time to spotlight billionaires who actually do good for the people rather than merely horde wealth. After comedian Lil Duvaltook an issue with the concept of a billionaire in general, prompting Meek to take up for the company he keeps. Real billionaires see humans as livestock, Duval tweeted. Remember that next time your glorify and praise one. Not long after Duval pressed send, Meek was the first to respond. I got some black,white asian billionaire friends .. this a lie, he wrote. In a follow-up tweet, he elaborated further, writing, Jay and mike one of them! They do a lot and dont have to verses people who make millions and dont do nothing for their own people! I got some black,white asian billionaire friends .. this a lie! Read more