A Huge Change
Although Jeremy’s newfound success helped him enjoy life more since he was released from jail, it’s a very different life than the one he had growing up. Meeks was born in Tacoma Washington State and described his childhood as “the life of any kid growing up in an inner-city environment with not very much money.”
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His father was sent to jail when Jeremy was just nine months old. Since his father was serving a life sentence, Meeks was raised by his mother, Katherine Angier. Jeremy said the family always had money problems.
Fun Fact: Did you know that Jeremy Meeks used to be a member of the Crips (the gang)? In 2014, Meeks got arrested during a gang sweep.