Rick Ross signed with Epic Records earlier this month, ending his decade-long career with Def Jam Recordings.
In a recent interview with Billboard, Rick Ross cites his relationship with Epic CEO L.A. Reid as reason for signing with the label. The Miami rapper worked closely with Reid, who became chairman and CEO of Island Def Jam in 2004. After releasing eight studio albums with Def Jam, Ross says he was ready to make a change.
“At the end of the day, I based my decision on reality, and reality was history with L.A. Reid,” he says. “When I first came to Def Jam, in ’06, all we ever did was win, put up big numbers. He always understood my vision and my creative. Every time I came in his office, we sat down and discussed different approaches. We always ended up on the same page and we always won big. And at the end of the day, that’s what I based the decision on. Man, we made this a real big positive thing. I’m excited.”
Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group is currently an imprint of Atlantic Records. The roster hosts Meek Mill, Wale, Gunplay, Omarion and Stalley. Ross says the options for the imprint’s housing are open.
“We looking for what’s best, what’s going on and what’s best,” Ross says. “We gonna stay focused on the music, but I do have my eyes open for opportunities. And L.A. is most definitely interested in bringing MMG over to Epic Records.”
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i thought he was the biggest boss
“all we ever did is win, put up big numbers”, LMAO so delusional. he didnt bring home 1 platinumd plaque for Def Jam in 10 years so they kicked his fake ass to the curb.
I call bullshit*he may very well have a good relationship with reid*but his ass isn’t at def jam any longer because they got tired of the fake boss not moving units*reason why he had so many releases*get him to complete the contract*long liv the 80’s & 90’s*
Nigga playing it smart, he ain’t said shit about the meek, 50 thing since it popped off, he don’t won’t 50 to put his ass back in the cross hairs mmg is weak af
Do your thing Ricky Ross
MMG in this bitch!
You couldn’t believe anything Ross says if his tongue was notarized.
The nigga shit don’t even go gold.. maybe 1 or 2 out of 8. Only money he make is tour money. Thats why he put of like 4 albums a year.. so they can go platinum collectively and the label can recoup their losses