Rick Ross is one of the many artists who’ve put their catalog to the test in a Verzuz battle, facing off against fellow Southern Hip Hop stalwart 2 Chainz last August. But it looks like the MMG mogul wants another match-up with one of rap’s greats.
During a recent visit to The Real to promote his new album Richer Than I Ever Been, Rozay was asked about his dream Verzuz competitor and named none other than JAY-Z.
“My favorite Verzuz? JAY-Z… Yeah! Why not?” Ross said. “To me, that’s what makes Verzuz special because it brings out the best in both parties.”
He added, “Oh, that’s a possibility, but I gotta give my flowers to the big homie. I got to. My homie gave me my first opportunity signing me to Def Jam Records, and he’s one-of-one.”
JAY-Z signed Rick Ross back in 2006 during his tenure as Def Jam’s president/CEO. Since then, the two have kept a very close relationship, teaming up on songs such as “Maybach Music,” “Free Mason,” “Fuckwithmeyouknowigotit,” “The Devil is a Lie” and “Three Kings” alongside Dr. Dre.
As for the Verzuz showdown he would’ve loved to have seen happen, Rick Ross named the late, great The Notorious B.I.G. and 2Pac. “Rest in peace to B.I.G., 2Pac — that would’ve been the Verzuz of Verzuz,” he said.
Jamal Crawford Recalls JAY-Z Being 'Mesmerized' By Rick Ross' 'Hustlin'
While it remains to be seen whether a Rick Ross and JAY-Z Verzuz battle will ever happen, fans can revel in the stories between them. During a recent appearance on Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson’s All The Smoke podcast, former NBA player Jamal Crawford recalled Hov being mesmerized by Rick Ross’ 2006 breakout hit “Hustlin’.”
“JAY-Z, I remember we went to eat after a game, and he was playing Rick Ross … ‘Everyday I’m Hustlin,'” Crawford said. “And Jay was mesmerized by the song. He was like, ‘Whip it, whip it real hard!’ He kept saying that part, he loved it. And that was my introduction to Rick Ross, through JAY-Z. Ross has never heard that story.”
Never Gonna Happen. Jay-Z would Destroy Ross. He’d be better off trying to do a Verzuz battle with TI or Lil Wayne.
I think Eminem & Nas are the only living people who could be a suitable verzus matchup.
Facts, exactly what I was going to say.
Yeah, but only if em plays he’s rap music, not that Rihanna bullshit. That would be disrespectful against nas.
I dunno… Jay is quite insecure & any chance of someone out-shining him… not Ross could but still. I don’t think Jay would entertain it with anyone
U know Jay Z personally 2 know that he’s insecure?
Does Ross have any hits? I really never know any song from him. I hate Jay-z but 100% he will destroy this dude with only 99 problems, hard knock life and New York. Can somebody say some Ross hits? I will search on YouTube.
Not necessary hits but Hustlin, Billionaire, Rapper Estates, Im Not A Star, Idols Become Rivals and Push It are some of my personal favourites. Considering how many albums Ross has released theres not many songs of his I like though.
Do your research, then. Ross got plenty of hits. I’m not his biggest fan, but to ask if he has any big records is straight up delusional. He can’t go head to head with Jay Z, of course. No way.
Jay Z – I will NOT Lose
Ross always been delusional. Jay ain’t going against some who has 1 platinum album outta 12.
Agreed. Jay-Z vs. Fif would be a much better matchup but, and I’m saying this a huge Fif fan, even that doesn’t feel quite right for either artist. Jay-Z’s content is much deeper, and his catalog goes way beyond Fif’s 2 classic albums (GRODT, Massacre) and some smash hits.
Peace too both God’s But I hav to give it up to J cause he does not fantise He shows and prove ethereal life of Brooklyn and across world My thing to Ross u should always show luv too real Ross.U cannot hide from truth my bro.JZ is to real for any MC to come up against if u havnot lived it.God Rasheem Ebbets fields finest.
Only Nas or Eminem against Jay
Not even those….. Only Biggie can verse Jay….. Who again can’t verse Tupac as the article suggests…… No man can verse his god…..
Why am I the only one that remembers the Ross vs 2 Chains? What is everybody even talkin about?
Ross Verzuz a Box of Donuts
I think the Box of Donuts would definitely win.
Ross stop it your catalog good but not big enough to be talkin bout a verzuz with jay z lay off the wings playa
Its like what Jada said during lox verzuz dipset. Its good, but its not enough.
He wants to be named with the greats so bad
I wish I had the same confidence as Ross. Of course, then I’d realize I’m delusional and would probably be a great politician.
they will do it battle on
Ross against Hov would be like comparing Kyrie to Lebron. Ross against Game would be a good match. Besides, it would be corny if Ross plays songs he already played against 2 Chainz.
The only person Jay can verse is Biggie….. But again unlike the article suggests Biggie also cant verse Tupac…… No man can verse his own God….!!!
So get this…Ross only has 5 platinum singles in his career. 3 of those featured Drake ( Diced Pineapples, Aston Martin Music & Stay Schemin) the other 2 are Hustlin’ & B.M.F. How the fuck could that ever compete with Jay’s first two albums let alone his entire career?
Ha
Ross is not in the same league as Hov, this would be a wash if it were to happen which it won’t. And he already went against 2 Chainz anyway.
Kanye vs Jay
Rick “No Lyrics” Ross wants a verzuz with the legendary jay-z LMAO. The officer has no lyrics, no flow, no rhyme schemes yet he thinks he has a shot at a master of his craft, absolutely hilarious
Rick Ross vs. Vanilla Ice. Jay-Z vs. Milli Vanilli
Eminem is only person that’s there with him with catalog. I want Ludacris and fabolous.
Ross and 50 would be good
Officer overreaching.
Ross didn’t mentioned 50 Cent or Trick Daddy. This dude went almost straight to the top and challenged Jay. Man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ross sit yo azz down somewhere!!!! There’s only possibly 2 people who can go toe to toe with Jay and one of those dudes is currently RIP (Big) and the other one would probably lyrically murked Jay and that’s none other than Nasty Nas. Ross should call out Lil Wayne or The Game. I think 50 Cent is too much heat for Ross also.
I see this fool has been feeling himself lately….it’s not even close, Jay-Z ran SUMMERS, Ross just releases the same album every time he drops. Some Verzuz’s should never happen or even be considered.
Ha ha ha, WHAT? Ha ha ha, officer Ricky smokin’ that crack, huh?
Rick Ross should have done a Verzuz with The Game
Hov? Thinkin Rozzy had a fuckin day dream.
J will destroy fake Ross.U all want to no wy cause J lived a life style that only a real bro from Crooklyn Brooklyn can understand.Wen J was a hussling kid in jungles of Bedstuys Marcy PJ.Ross was a Officer.So see theres no comparison he’s jus a Dreamer.Luv u J stay up.God Rasheem Ebbets fields finest.its hard nock life.
Oh I fargot and not paying Homage too Real Ross is a No No can u Amaigin if he would hav show luv too real Ross how his street cred would hav been.My advise is to go back to were it all started and that real Ross.if JZ can see real wy can’t he.God Rasheem Ebbets fields.