Meek Mill Apologizes for Filming Music Video At Jubilee House
American rapper, Meek Mill has issued a heartfelt apology to Ghanaians for filming a music video at Ghana’s presidency, the Jubilee House.
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This follows a major backlash after he shared snippets of the music video on Instagram on Monday.
According to him, the video wasn’t to disrespect the people of Ghana.
“To the people of Ghana, no video I drop is ever meant to disrespect the people of Ghana …. The fastest way to make connection is thru music and I wanted to do that with displaying art,” he tweeted
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He went on to “take responsibility for [his] mistake” and expressed his desire to “make the connection between black people in America and Africa.”
“My apologies to the people if any disrespect! We still gonna push to make the connection between black people in America and Africa … what I’m trying to do is more than a video and you should see coming soon! My apologies to the office also,” he added.
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In the video, Meek Mill is captured in different locations of the presidency, from the frontage, through the main corridors, in the main conference hall.
He was also positioned behind the presidential lectern and later in a sitting area rapping.
Meek Mill has since deleted the video that has brought so lunch criticism to him and the Presidency.
Born to a Liberian father and Ghanaian mother, Rock’s journey began in Liberia, where he spent his early years before relocating to Ghana in 2003 amidst the civil war.
He continued his education in Greater Accra, discovering his passion for music during his junior high school days at Oblogo D/A 1 JHS from 2003 to 2006 in Greater Accra, where he stayed with his aunt.
As a student at Sammo Senior High School in Cape Coast, Rock’s talent flourished, earning him a reputation as a skilled singer and dancer. He later became the entertainment prefect, setting the stage for his future success.
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Pursuing a degree in Mathematics Education at the University of Education, Winneba, Rock connected with like-minded friends and officially launched his music career. Rock’s dedication to his craft led him to become the Entertainment Committee Chairman of his department.
During his national service in 2014, he met Eka One, a renowned sound engineer, in Assin Bereku. he collaborated with Eka One, and their partnership has been instrumental in his growth. Notable producers, including DatBeatGod and Eka One, played a pivotal role in shaping his sound.
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Social media introduced him to Whisko, a US-based Liberian artist and businessman, who signed Rock to Unlymyted Entertainment in 2022, with Eka One as his manager in Ghana.
By day, Iam Rock serves as a professional teacher under the Ghana Education Service, but by night, he brings his vibrant energy to the stage.
Rock’s latest single, “Alewa,” produced by Eka One and directed by Dvice Keyz, showcases his artistry. He has eight tracks to his credit which includes; Romantic, Dah Lady, Charm, Bany, Alewa, Heat, Follow and Am Not A W-Rapper.
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With his unique blend of Afrobeat and Liberian-Ghanaian flair, “Iam Rock” is poised to make a lasting impact on the music scene.