![Hip-hop star Meek Mill released a new album Champions on Friday (Nov. 30). [Image source: Meek Mill/YouTube ]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2018/11/30/660x290/b_502x220x82/hip-hop-star-meek-mill-released-a-new-album-champions-on-friday-nov-30-image-via-meek-millyoutube-screencap_2155525.jpg "Hip-hop star Meek Mill released a new album Champions on Friday (Nov. 30). [Image source: Meek Mill/YouTube ]")
On Friday, Nov. 30, rapper Meek Mill returned to form with the release of his new album, "Champions." Here are five interesting things about the hip-hop star's latest studio LP.
Meek Mill, Drake on same track again
The two hip-hop stars previously engaged in quite the feud. It included the scathing "Back to Back" dis track from Drake which took shots at Meek's relationship with Nicki Minaj. Now they're on the same page, or track, as Drizzy pops up on "Going Bad."
Now that the beef is squashed, @meekmill links up with @drake on the new song "Going Bad," which will appear on Meek's 'Championships' album dropping tonight https://t.co/vELsx7idmj
— XXL Magazine (@XXL) November 29, 2018
Jay-Z mentions Kanye West
It wouldn't be a new hip-hop album without someone calling out another artist or celebrity. It happened on albums from Pusha T and Eminem. Now Jay-Z joins the party, as he makes mention to former friend Kanye West on the track "What's Free."
Jay-Z got words for Kanye 🙃 pic.twitter.com/0JUI6qDPoK
— Complex (@Complex) November 30, 2018
Ode to classic rap beats
Hip-hop heads are going to hear some familiar beats pumping through speakers, headphones, or earpods. Examples include "What's Free" which has a similar beat to "What's Beef" by Notorious B.I.G. and "Trauma." The latter of these tracks will resonate with Mobb Deep fans as it was also incorporated in their song "Get Away."
Meek Mill’s “Championships” Album Features Kodak Black, Cardi B & Samples Beyonce https://t.co/evGUI0ZHd9 pic.twitter.com/AxAeWr5mWc
— TheVouxShade (@TheVouxShade) November 27, 2018
'Oodles o' Noodles Babies' hit late night show
Meek gave listeners and viewers a performance of one of the two singles he released ahead of the album. On November 22, he performed "Oodles o' Noodles Babies" on "The Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Show."
Phil Collins incorporated in the intro
Yes, you read that correctly. The intro track on "Champions" features a sample from Phil Collins. The pop artist's hit "In the Air Tonight" is the background as Mill's lyrics discuss him wearing the crown.
I love it. Meek started his album with Phil Collins In The Air Tonight 🔥👏🏽🔥👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/bpm5bsxHsb
— Jordan Olivera (@jordan_olivera1) November 30, 2018
