Meek Mill got a hero's welcome at 76ers playoff game as he rang the ceremonial bell
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- Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill has been released on bail after an order from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
- The announcement of his freedom was made by 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin, a close advocate of the rapper as he went through the process of his appeal.
- The team sent a helicopter to pick Meek Mill up, ensuring he'd make it to the arena in time to ring the ceremonial bell before the game.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered that Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill be released Tuesday on bail, and it looks likely that he'll be spending his first night out with the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
His release was announced by 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin, who took to Instagram to share the good news.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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