Meek Mill Granted Bail by Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court ordered a lower court to grant rapper Meek Mill bail, according to Fox 29. Mill has spent nearly five months behind bars for a “parole violation.” “I’d like to thank God, my family, and all my public advocates for their love, support and encouragement during this difficult time. While the past five months have been a nightmare, the prayers, visits, calls, letters and rallies have helped me stay positive,” Mill tweeted shortly after the news broke. “To the Philly District Attorney’s office, I’m grateful for your commitment to justice. I understand that many people of color across the country don’t have that luxury and I plan to use my platform to shine a light on those issues.” He also said he intends to “overturn this unwarranted conviction,” and looks forward to “resuming my music career.” In November, Mill—who is currently appealing his drug and gun convictions from 2008—was sentenced to two to four years in prison for violating parole.