In the 2nd installment of the Meek Mill series for Reebok Classics, we caught up with him at Strawberry Mansion, his old high school in North Philly. He was awarded a certificate for his positive participation in his community and also surprised the Boys and Girls basketball teams of his Alma Mater.

Can’t front, you gotta give the man props for going back to his hood and blessing the kids.

It’s been a busy end to 2011, on top of the Art Basel show in Miami, Jonathan Mannion also shot a series of videos with Meek Mill. This first episode takes us behind the scenes on a photo shoot with Meek in NYC as well as a quick interview with the young star.

from Reebok:

After being signed to Rick Ross’s Maybach Music label, being named “Most Street” and one of the top Freshman of 2011 by XXL and having his single “Ima Boss” become a club anthem, it’s safe to say 2011 was a big year for the Philly-raised rapper.

We caught up with Meek at the studio of classic hip-hop photographer Jonathan Mannion to shoot the cover for Meek’s upcoming remix of “Ima Boss” (featuring Lil’ Wayne) and learned a little more about his history, his last year and how he keeps Philly close to his chest.