In January 2012, Mekka Don released a single and video titled 'Dirty' which garnered major media attention. It received critical acclaim with URB.com calling it 'a beautiful stage show.' The New York Daily News believes Mekka Don is 'bringing change to rap.' The Source magazine called the album 'Your Inauguration Day Soundtrack.' The album was written through the eyes of Barack Obama and showcased the difficulties he would face as president of the United States. Mekka Don has become most notable for the release of an album with DJ Mick Boogie on Janutitled The All Eyes On Me EP. Mick Boogie entitled 'Law and Order.' Mekka Don's unusual career path was written up in the July 2008 issue of XXL magazine in a story titled 'Keep Pushin'.' He has enjoyed early success with his single 'U Know Mekka Don' reaching #2 on the college radio site surpassing singles from the likes of Lupe Fiasco, The Rza, and other well known artists In 2008 he released a mix-tape with D.J. He has been quoted as saying that rapping is his 'passion'. Mekka Don began rapping and performing as early as 1999 but did not take to rapping professionally until he left his job as a lawyer in 2006. He worked as an associate attorney at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP briefly before leaving to pursue a music career. įollowing his graduation from Ohio State, Mekka Don attended New York University School of Law, graduating in 2006 and passing the New York State Bar Exam that same year. He was invited to walk on The Ohio State University football team where he played wide-receiver and defensive back from 1999-2001. Francis DeSales High School in Columbus, OH where he was a two-sport star and member of DeSales' State Champion soccer team as a junior and football team as a senior. He has 2 older sisters and an older brother, all of whom are practicing professionals. Onyejekwe to Okey and Egondu Onyejekwe, Nigerian immigrants, in Columbus, OH. Mekka Don was born Chukwuemeka ('Emeka') N. His decision to leave the legal field for a career as a rapper was profiled in the July 2008 issue of the hip-hop magazine XXL. His projects include collaborations with Bizzy Bone, MGK, D.J. Additionally, he has been featured on MTV, VH1.com, ESPN, Bossip, and several other media outlets. In 2012, he was named an 'mtvU Freshman' and won 'mtvU Best Freshman Video' for his music video 'Dirty' in March of the same year. Chukwuemeka Nnamdi Onyejekwe, also known as Mekka Don, is an American rapper, actor, lawyer, and entrepreneur.

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