2Meka Diaz
Meka Diaz, known professionally as 2Meka Diaz or Meka, is an American rapper, actress, songwriter, and activist. She is best known for her single/video "B.M.S" which appeared on BET Jams, MTV, Music Choice Radio/Video stations and in "Billboard" 2021 Grammy Prevue Issue. She is also known for collaborations with former No Limit Records/TRU member Corey C-Murder Miller. She has worked with notable rapper/producer Cuttboy G Dinero and four-time world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield. Early life. 2Meka began writing and performing monologues at the age of 6. Raised in a single-parent home , her late mother worked low-wage jobs in efforts of moving her family out of public housing. Her father served in the military including the Gulf War. Her mother was a community activist and vocalist who taught Meka how to harmonize in specific vocal ranges. She quickly excelled in music after joining the band in 3rd grade and went on to becoming a skilled clarinet player and leading the marching band as drum major in middle and high school. She has a degree in Mass Communication/Speech & Drama and a minor in Psychology. She also holds a master's degree  and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. She also serves as a Criminal Justice Reform activist. Acting and Music Career. Meka got her first break in acting when appearing as a featured extra in Kasi Lemmons’ "Eve's Bayou" which features Samuel L. Jackson, Lynn Whitfield, Lisa Nicole Carson, Jurnee Smollett, Debbi Morgan, Meagan Good, and Diahann Carroll. She went on to work in radio and appear in national TV spots. Meka gained attention in the Hip hop scene when she began showcasing her lyrical delivery of rapping in twist and triple twist patterns. After relocating from New  Orleans to Atlanta, Meka first signed to Evander Holyfield’s Real Deal Records and appeared as a guest artist on Cuttboy G-Dinero’s single "Tilt Ya Hat" which also features Pastor Troy. In 2016, she featured on G-Dinero's single "Woedee" with Mike Will Made-It's Ear Drummer Records artist Eearz. She later joined Corey "C-Murder" Miller's TRU Records, appearing as a guest artist on numerous collaborations with Miller, including "Ricochet" and Boosie Badazz and C-Murder's joint album "Penitentiary Chances" on the track "Remember Me". In 2002, C-Murder was sentenced to life  in prison for the murder of 16-year-old Steve Thomas. Due to controversy surrounding Miller's trial, 2Meka submitted Corey Miller's case to "Reasonable Doubt", a true-crime show with the TV network Investigation Discovery. When investigators on the show examined his case, two key witnesses recanted their statements, claiming they had been pressured into testifying against Miller by authorities. In 2020, Meka released a solo single project "B.M.S" (Bang My Sh**), produced by President of TRU Records Cuttboy G-Dinero. The record was hailed as an original, distinguished banger appearing on national/international video channels and securing  the #7 position on the Urban Influencer Rap Mixshow Chart. She also was featured in "Billboard"s 2021 Grammy Preview Issue. In 2021, Meka, C Murder, and Cuttboy G Dinero released a single collaboration titled "Bitch", which rips non-stop, twisted, back-to back split verses between the trio. She recently contributed to C-Murder's 10th studio album "Give Me Freedom or Give Me Death" in which she performs a self-written monologue entitled "Reflections". Meka also brands her voice with professional voiceovers and voice tags for various clients.