Two months after returning home from prison, Meek Mill unveiled a politically-charged new song at the 2018 BET Awards, focusing in on themes of police brutality and prison reform issues.
Performing in front of street imagery that depicted police violence and a jail scene, Meek wore a sweatshirt that portrayed the faces of slain rappers XXXTentacion on the front and Jimmy Wopo on the back.
Shortly after the BET Awards performance, "Stay Woke" made its way onto streaming services. Hear it on iTunes/Apple Music and Spotify or via YouTube below.
Digging in to the political climate that plagues America today, Meek delivers a series of poignant bars:
Between Meek's verses, Miguel sings an equally political chorus:
Watch Meek's performance of "Stay Woke" at the BET Awards at the top of the page. Head here for the rest of the night's performances.
