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Rick Ross
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Real Name: William Leonard Roberts II
Aliases: Ricky Rozay, The Bauce.
BIO
Rick Ross has carved out a unique space for himself as one of the most influential and renowned MCs of his generation. With an ear for selecting plush productions and crafting infectious hooks, only a few can luxuriate on a track like Ross. In 2006, Port of Miami, his debut album, went to number one in its first week. His follow-up, Trilla, hit the number one spot in 2008. Founding his label Maybach Music Group in 2009, Ross helped to launch the careers of Meek Mill, Wale, French Montana and more. A shrewd businessman, Ross owns several different Wingstop restaurant locations and penned his own book, The Perfect Day To Boss Up. A certified legend in the game, his latest LP, Richer Than I Ever Been was released in December of 2021.
PROPS
- His debut album Port of Miami debuted at the top spot on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart.
- He was the first artist signed to Diddy’s Ciroc Entertainment.
- He purchased several Wingstop’s in the U.S and was a key component in the first UK branch opening.
- Before rap, he received a scholarship from Albany State University to play football.
- He started Maybach Music Group in 2009.
- He’s the owner of one of the largest residential pools in the United States.
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Top Rick Ross Questions
He was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, and raised in Carol City, Florida.
He made his recording debut on the song “Ain’t Shhh to Discuss” on Erick Sermon’s Def Squad Presents Erick Onasis.
In his early years at Suave House Records, he rapped under the name Teflon Da Don.
He has a partnership with Luc Belaire.
He hasn’t won yet but he’s been nominated five times.
He dropped Richer Than I Ever Been in December 2021.
