Meek Mill, Drake - Going Bad Direct
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:
: It peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Meek Mill’s first top 10 hit. Meek Mill, Drake - Going Bad
The accompanying music video, directed by Kid Art, features an opulent "mob tie" aesthetic. 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 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Meek
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".