Meek Mill and G Herbo Reflect on Survival and Success With “Wanna Be Free”

Success might change your circumstances, but it doesn't automatically erase everything you experienced getting there.

And that's a conversation Meek Mill knows how to have through music.

The Philadelphia rapper has teamed up with Chicago's G Herbo for “Wanna Be Free,” released October 16 through DreamChasers.

The collaboration brings together two artists whose careers have been shaped by storytelling rooted in their personal experiences. And while both have achieved considerable success, the record explores something beyond financial freedom.

It's about what happens when you're still carrying the weight of where you came from.

Two Voices, Similar Experiences

Meek Mill built much of his career around records that examine struggle, ambition, and the determination to create a different future. G Herbo has explored similar themes through his own music, often reflecting on the emotional impact of growing up surrounded by violence and instability.

On “Wanna Be Free,” those perspectives come together over dramatic production featuring atmospheric vocals, synthesizers, and heavy percussion. The result is a collaboration centered on perseverance and self-reflection.

Because sometimes reaching the destination doesn't mean you've fully processed the journey.

What Does Freedom Actually Look Like?

Hip-hop has always provided artists with a space to document their circumstances, celebrate their achievements, and speak openly about the experiences that shaped them. But there's another side to success that deserves attention.

What does freedom mean when you've accomplished the things you once dreamed about but still find yourself confronting old fears, expectations, and responsibilities?

That's the larger conversation surrounding “Wanna Be Free.” The single follows Meek Mill's earlier 2026 releases, including “600 Racks” and “Nightmares To Dreams,” as he continues introducing new music to his audience.

The circumstances may change, but the stories don't suddenly become irrelevant.

“Wanna Be Free,” featuring G Herbo, is available now on streaming platforms.

When it comes to reflective street records, who do you think tells those stories best?