Maybach Music Music Group CEO Rick Ross went on record during an interview with The Breakfast Club earlier this week, saying he wouldn’t sign female rappers to his label because he “would end up fucking a female rapper and fucking the business up.” On Thursday (July 27), Rozay issued an apology for his comment via Facebook.
“I want to address an insensitive comment I made on a very sensitive issue, especially in a minority dominated industry like hip hop,” the statement read. “My entire empire’s backbone is led by 2 of the strongest people I know and they happen to be women, my mother and sister. The operations wouldn’t run without them and I have the highest regard and respect for women in this industry. I have a daughter myself, my most cherished gift in the world.
“My comment is not reflection of my beliefs on the issue,” it continued. “A mistake I regret. I hope to use my mistake, my platform and the community to create positive discussion to implement change on a very important issue. respect for the ones who stand up to say hey that isn’t right. Now it’s time to accept responsibility and all do better.”
After the video was posted, he received heavy backlash across social media and from several outlets (including HipHopDX).
It also follows the Wednesday night (July 26) premiere of VH1’s new reality show, SIGNED, which features Ross and a panel of other notable artists/executives in search of new artists. He made it clear his comments don’t reflect how things operate at MMG.
“I look forward to continue working with & supporting female artists,” the statement concluded. “My discovery process was documented by vh1 on #signed which premiered last night. Many of the most talented artists you’ll see in the running to be the next #MMG superstars are female artists. I look forward to clarifying my comments through my support. Thank you to everyone who’s going through the journey with me, we coming out everyday stronger. Boss.”
He also shared some praise for female rappers on his page.
“Took it home and enjoyed that…she AeNo “
Here we go with this sensitive ass bullshit. Funny how these groups apply pressure wanting people to be respectful of their views, yet they’re highly intolerant of the differences in others opinions. Sounds quite hypocritical.
So you expect women to be “tolerant” of “others opinions” when those opinions completely demean them and reduce them to sexual objects? You must be dumber than you look…
how do you know what he looks like?
Just basing it off of logic….someone that dumb can’t possibly look smart
So what exactly does smart look like genius?????
You’re getting caught up in the semantics of how me stating how ignorant and idiotic HD’s comment…..and if you can’t muster up the IQ to realize that you probably are unaware how dumb you look as well 😉
That’s what I’m talking bout
Don’t act as if most of these “women” don’t objectify themselves. Rick Ross (any male celeb for that matter) can walk in any room and these bitches literally throw themselves at them. When have hundreds of men at ONE time chase after ONE female celeb???
You wrote “most of these women” which is highly debatable but regardless you acknowledge that it does not mean all. Same way that prisons filled with African Americans don’t mean all black people are criminals. Some bigots may believe that but I think an intelligent person can easily comprehend it. Just cause some female rappers objectify themselves many do not and simply build off of skill and ability. Why can’t Ross sign someone like that? That’s the problem with his statement….
Big up to Kyle, not saying her article had anything to do with this but she had the guts to stand up and put it out there. Looks like she wasn’t alone.
Rick Ross is such a pretender to the pontifex Maximus of HipHop reality. His public persona isn’t very well defined like a few respectable and genuine rap artists. He says one thing at his comfort zone whether it’s in his music or interviews, but then comes to refute the very same things he’d said whenever he discovers how badly it will hurt his brand. That’s the crux of what the word fake implies.
empire of lies
Fake Ass .. Diddy fuccs wit this Fraud?.. U Ain’t Near Tha Real Rick Ross.. FOH.. Can’t Stand Liars.. U Never Sold No Drugs in ur Life..
Since when has Diddy been the bench mark of real? GTFOH.
GDz had this Nikka On Shook..
#CRiteThruU
Fraudulent rapper, fraudulent apology. FOH