The Philly rapper handed out sandwiches to the homeless before his hearing.
Back in December, Meek Mill was in danger of serving more jail time after violating his parole via ignoring travel restrictions, including his opening stint on Nicki Minaj’s Pinkprint Tour. Meek’s violation hearing was held earlier today at a court in Philadelphia, where he was sentenced to 90 days of house arrest, with six years of probation following. He will turn himself in on March 1.
More details from Philly’s NPR city desk reporter Bobby Allyn:
Judge imposes house arrest on Meek Mill, then 6 years on probation. He turns himself in March 1. "This could've over long ago," judge says
— Bobby Allyn (@BobbyAllyn) February 5, 2016
Meek Mill will have ankle monitor for 90 days, during which time he can't work, judge says. He can do homeless charity work during that time
— Bobby Allyn (@BobbyAllyn) February 5, 2016
Meek's attorney argued that prison time would "decapitate" his career. He'd be released back on the streets and jobless, attorney said.
— Bobby Allyn (@BobbyAllyn) February 5, 2016
Before sentencing, Meek donated to Flint, handed out hoagies to the homeless and did arts and crafts with veterans,
— Bobby Allyn (@BobbyAllyn) February 5, 2016
"He's immature, judge," Meek's attorney said of his four probation violations. "But he's turned his life around."
— Bobby Allyn (@BobbyAllyn) February 5, 2016