Meek Mill Criticizes Media for Bias in Coverage of Black Celebrities

Rapper Meek Mill has voiced concerns about what he sees as unfair and racially biased media reporting targeting black celebrities, including himself and Sean “Diddy” Combs. Taking to social media, the Philadelphia artist questioned the accuracy of recent stories and accused certain outlets of engaging in smear campaigns.

Let’s spend a full week on how media is betraying black athletes and artist in America! It’s looking very very sad kinda like an attack! The biggest weapon against the black man it even got us hating each other!!!!!— MeekMill (@MeekMill) November 20, 2024

They putting black men in jail off stories … I wish puff well he’s a black man I hope he didn’t do most of that shit they saying he did …. Why yall so scared to talk yall must got shit In closet! My past the streets it’s nothing to hide!— MeekMill (@MeekMill) November 20, 2024

None of these publications are owned by black men posting things to destroy the names and brands of the culture! Ima stand on this I know it’s somebody behind this! Ima start a war behind it too when I find out!!!! pic.twitter.com/q3pKGYfSdN— MeekMill (@MeekMill) November 20, 2024

Literally you can wake up to 70 publications posting the same non factual story … that’s a media smear campaign …. Nobody believe yall anymore and yall madddddd lol https://t.co/c2Xu3Vl8Eb— MeekMill (@MeekMill) November 20, 2024

Meek’s comments have sparked a conversation online, with some fans and followers supporting his claims and others expressing skepticism. This debate underscores a larger issue regarding media portrayals of black public figures, which many argue are often unfairly negative or sensationalized.

This isn’t the first time black celebrities have spoken out about media bias, adding to ongoing discussions about equity, accountability, and the role of media in shaping public perceptions.