The "beef" officially ended in September 2018 when Drake brought Meek out on stage in Boston following Meek's release from prison. This set the stage for "Going Bad," which they recorded just days before the album's release. 📈 Chart-Topping Impact "Going Bad" was an immediate commercial powerhouse:
The collaboration was a full-circle moment for the two artists. Their relationship first soured in 2015 when Meek Mill publicly accused Drake of using a ghostwriter for their previous track, "R.I.C.O.". This sparked a flurry of diss tracks, most notably Drake's Grammy-nominated "Back to Back". Meek Mill, Drake - Going Bad
: It peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Meek Mill’s first top 10 hit. The "beef" officially ended in September 2018 when
: Even as of April 2026, the song is frequently cited on social platforms like Instagram as a track that "still goes hard". 🎬 Cinematic Reunion Their relationship first soured in 2015 when Meek
Beyond the Beef: The Legacy of "Going Bad" Released as the standout single from Meek Mill ’s 2018 album Championships , remains a historic marker in hip-hop for more than just its chart success. It served as the definitive symbol of reconciliation between Meek Mill and Drake after one of the most publicized feuds in the genre’s history. 🤝 From Rivalry to Redemption
The accompanying music video, directed by Kid Art, features an opulent "mob tie" aesthetic.
: The track reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Rhythmic Songs chart in March 2019.
