Meekz Opens Up About Success, Grief & Never Giving Up - Beginning, Middle & End Podcast

In this conversation with Mo Gilligan, the Manchester rap star opens up about life behind the balaclava, the personal story behind Can’t Stop Won’t Stop, growing up in Gorton, working with Dave, performing at the BRIT Awards, and the mindset that turned SoundCloud freestyles into one of UK rap’s biggest success stories. From grief and resilience to fame, fashion, family, and the future, this is Meekz like you’ve never heard him before. 00:00 Introduction & Being Recognised by His Voice 01:12 Why He Avoided Podcasts & Staying Mysterious 02:07 Connecting with New Audiences Through Conversation 03:15 Music, Art & Letting Fans Interpret the Work 04:09 First Breakthrough Track & Gym Anthem Success 05:21 Writing Lyrics From Age Five 06:16 Early Musical Influences & Growing Up Around Music 08:33 Growing Up in Manchester & The City's Culture 10:33 Representing Manchester Through His Music 13:18 The Meaning Behind "Can't Stop Won't Stop" 15:53 Resilience, Mental Health & Never Giving Up 17:52 Fashion, Virgil Abloh & The BRITs Performance 19:31 Performing "In The Fire" at the BRIT Awards 22:39 Mo Gilligan's BRITs Hosting Story 25:38 Daily Duppy Success & Reaching 10 Million Views 27:18 Creating the Daily Duppy & Hidden References 29:02 Writing Process, Freestyles & Creativity 31:46 Living Anonymously Behind the Mask 34:56 How People Still Recognise Him in Public 36:27 Will the Mask Ever Come Off? 39:19 Working With Dave & Learning From Great Artists 42:37 New Project: "Can't Stop Won't Stop" 44:40 Revisiting Old Music & Creative Evolution 47:14 Dream Collaborations & Industry Inspirations 49:46 Legacy, Business & Life Beyond Music 50:58 Giving Back to Young People in Manchester 52:22 Honouring Lost Friends & Family Through Success 55:16 Putting Manchester on the Map 56:53 Final Reflections & Closing Thoughts 57:46 Outro & Support the Podcast Welcome to my YouTube Channel! Subscribe for brand new stand up, behind the scenes action, sensational podcast content and exclusives from the MOMO G Network. Comment, like, share and tell us what you think. Follow Mo on Twitter/Instagram:   / mothecomedian   |   / mothecomedian   Like the page on Facebook:   / mogilligan   Join the Mo Gilligan mailing list on www.mogilligan.com for updates on shows and events.