Meek Mill has been in and out of a Philadelphia court for the past couple of weeks as he’s been defending himself against accusations that he violated his probation with unapproved travels outside of the Philly area. Now, the judge has finally ruled in the case.
According to media reports, Common Pleas Judge Genece Brinkley ruled that Meek was guilty of “technical violations” of his parole.
The ruling came after Meek spent more than an hour testifying to the judge as he pleaded with her not to find him guilty. Reports say that Meek spoke about the heartbreak he endured not being able to see his mother after she underwent surgery in New Jersey because he was so concerned with not violating his travel rules.
Meek also reportedly apologized to the Philly D.A. in his case, whom he called a racist last year and referred to her as a “b—h” in his song “The Ride,” saying he was “immature” to have done so.
Meek also thanked the judge for the second chance she gave him before when she decided not to send him to prison for years after he was convicted in a 2009 drug and gun case.
“The chance you gave me definitely changed my life and changed my family’s life,” Mill testified, adding that he supports his mother, extended family and 4-year-old son. “If you didn’t give me a chance, I probably wouldn’t be at this place I’m at now.”
Meek then reportedly brokedown and choked up as he explained that he’s tried to turn his life around since then. Meek claimed that he’s dropped some of his old friends and has been spending more time with his family and his girlfriend, Nicki Minaj, whom he claims he’s in serious talks with about marriage.
“I’m not a gangsta. I’m not a criminal,” Meek told the judge. “I have my queen, Nicki [Minaj] now. I’m trying to do better and feel like I can be the best rapper out there.”
However, the judge wasn’t swayed by Meek’s testimony.
“This court has done nothing but try to help the defendant,” she said, adding at another point in the ruling, “How many times am I supposed to give him a second chance?”
Brinkley ruled Meek guilty of parole violations and claimed that parole may no longer be “appropriate” for Meek. It’s likely that Brinkley will send Meek back to prison, but the judge decided to hold off on her sentencing until Feb. 5. Until then, Meek has been ordered not to perform or to leave a five county area around Philly.
