Meek Mill is free and now the Sixers might win by 100
Rapper Meek Mill has been released from prison and it will be pandemonium if he rings the bell during pregame introductions at tonight’s Sixers game.
With an assist from the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court, rapper Meek Mill has been granted bail and will be released from jail. The Philadelphia native’s hit song Dreams and Nightmares had become a popular rallying cry for the city during the Eagles run to the Super Bowl. Sixers co-owner Michael Rubin and comedian Kevin Hart are reportedly on their way to pick up the rapper from state prison in Chester.
We can only assume what will come next — courtside seats next to Hart and franchise icon Allen Iverson for tonight’s game at the Wells Fargo Center against the Miami Heat and a chance to ring the bell before tip-off.
The first-round series between the Sixers and the Miami Heat has already been a chippy, physical affair with high energy from both sides. The Sixers will be looking to clinch, and the presence of another city icon on the sidelines might be enough to blow the roof off the building. Area structural engineers are being asked to report to the floor to monitor potential seismic activity.
Just spoke to Sixers co-owner Michael Rubin. He said it’s “more likely than not” Meek Mill will attend Game 5 tonight, and he’ll ring the ceremonial bell pre-game if he can get there in time.
— Daniel Victor (@bydanielvictor) April 24, 2018
Apparently, All-Star center Joel Embiid is also feeling overjoyed about Meek’s release. As if Embiid needed an extra boost to help him get up for his opportunity to send Hassan Whiteside home for the season.
The rapper issued a statement of his own through his Twitter account.
Meek Mill will be released from prison on bail.
— AJ+ (@ajplus) April 24, 2018
Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court ordered the release. The rapper is serving 2-4 years for violating probation on a 2008 conviction, but last week prosecutors said the arresting officer had credibility issues. pic.twitter.com/qTVc7SvERB
Obviously, Sixers and Philly fans are responding to the news with a very reasonable, logical outlook.
Sixers blowout the rest of the playoffs with the power of Meek Mill behind them.
— By The Wavs (@ByTheWavs) April 24, 2018
Meek Mill walking out of the tunnel with the Lombardi Trophy in hand while Dreams & Nightmares plays. I’ll stand for nothing less at the Wells Fargo Center tonight @Sixers
— Riley (@r_glennon) April 24, 2018
@sixers about to let @MeekMill play tonight, while wearing some pumas.
— jeremy (@JJKontra) April 24, 2018
@BarstoolBigCat odds that @JoelEmbiid scores 100 pts today and breaks Wilts record if @MeekMill is tonight’s hype man since he’s now a free man? @sixers
— Corey Vladesov (@spacexcowboy93) April 24, 2018
Meek Mill to sing the national anthem into dreams and nightmares at every sixers home playoff game
— Goose McCormack (@WebzyFBaby) April 24, 2018
Bookmakers must be watching whether Meek Mill goes to tonight's game and preparing to jump the line to Sixers -55 if he goes.
— Brody Miller (@BrodyAMiller) April 24, 2018
Everything has been coming up aces for Philly sports so far this year with the Eagles winning their first title, The Process roaring into the playoffs and even the Phillies looking like a winning ballclub. Getting Meek back to enjoy the ride is just the icing on the cake. A wise man once said, “Imagine enjoying a sport in Philadelphia.” Indeed.