Meek Mill Supporters Form Petition To Stop Prison Sentence

Photo: AP/Matt Rourke

Earlier this week, when Meek Mill was was sentenced to a minimum of two years in prison after a Pennsylvania judge ruled that he had violated the terms of his probation, many people were outraged at the ruling. And not just his fans, but his musical peers and higher-ups in the business such as Jay Z, Diddy,  and T.I. also publicly voiced their disdain for the ruling.

Meek's attorney Joe Tacopina also called it "unjust" and plans to repeal the decision.

However, Meeks supporters are also fighting back with a petition erected yesterday (Nov. 8). Aimed at Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, the Change.org is looking to get 200k signatures, and they will definitly hit the goal by end of day; at the time of this writing, the petition has 160k signatures and counting. 

Roc Nation even shared the petition via their Facebook and Twitter accounts.

"In regards to the harsh, undeserving sentencing of Robert Rihmeek Williams (Meek Mill), I felt the need to create a petition to reevaluate the charges, his impact in the community, and the subsequent sentencing," the petition states (mostly likely written by Meek's Do4Self affiliate, Teefy Bey). "More than just a celebrity or rapper, Meek Mill has been a powerful voice in the community for our youth. He has made positive contributions to many communities and programs, dedicating time and money to the cultivation of our youth and neighborhoods; even through his own adversities."

Check out the petition HERE.