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Meek Mill to be released from prison after sports world uproar
Source: ESPN
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ordered that rapper Meek Mill be immediately released from prison on bail.
The Philadelphia-born rapper, whose real name is Robert Rihmeek Williams, has been fighting for his release while appealing a two- to four-year sentence for a probation violation.
His controversial incarceration has drawn response from the sports community.
Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin has been one of Mill's biggest supporters. He tweeted Tuesday that he was on his way to pick up the rapper from prison. The Sixers host the Miami Heat on Tuesday night in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.
Read more: http://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/23306011/meek-mill-had-support-sports-world-released-prison