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Artist · Miami · 2000s

Rick Ross

William Leonard Roberts II, known professionally as Rick Ross, is an American rapper and music executive. An influential figure in modern hip hop music, Rick Ross has become known for his "booming" vocal performance, "larger than life" persona, and vivid lyrical imagery.

From his 2006 debut *Port of Miami*, Rick Ross weaponized his baritone voice and cinematic hustler mythology to become hip-hop's most prolific empire-builder, launching Maybach Music Group in 2009 and cultivating a roster that would dominate the next decade. His beefs—most notably the 50 Cent clash over his alleged past as a correctional officer—only amplified his outsized persona, while collaborations with producers like Lex Luger ("B.M.F.") and affiliations with Trick Daddy cemented Miami's dominance in the 2010s. Albums like *Teflon Don* and *God Forgives, I Don't* showcased his ability to balance trap production with intricate storytelling, making him less a rapper and more a architectural force reshaping how the South could sound.

Total connections
12
Beefs
7
Rank
#20
Era
2000s
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Beef over Rick Ross allegedly working as a CO. BMF / Officer Ricky.
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Game took aim at Rick Ross over his trolling of Drake in the Kendrick Lamar feud, releasing a diss track criticizing Ross's weight, past as a correctional officer, and alleged sexual preferences.
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Rick Ross dissed Birdman on 'Color Money' and followed up with 'Idols Become Rivals' after Birdman claimed ignorance of Ross's motives.
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Rick Ross responded to Drake's 'Push Ups' diss with 'Champagne Moments,' with subsequent social media jabs and physical confrontation in Vancouver.
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Conflict centered on authenticity claims and disrespect between the two Southern rappers.
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Gunplay called out Rick Ross over authenticity and street credibility issues, with tensions stemming from their MMG label relationship.
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Wale called out Rick Ross on social media regarding authenticity and credibility in hip-hop.
DJ Khaled
Miami scene pillars. Rick Ross and Khaled are frequent collaborators across dozens of tracks.
Collab
Lex Luger
B.M.F. (Blowin' Money Fast) produced by Lex Luger.
Produced
Maybach Music Group
Founded Maybach Music Group in 2009 under Def Jam.
Founded
Trick Daddy
Both Miami. Trick Daddy paved the way for Rick Ross's Miami rap empire.
Friendship
Andrew Schulz
Rick Ross appeared on Flagrant. Surprising crossover interview.
Media
Studio Albums
Port of Miami 2006
Trilla 2008
Deeper Than Rap 2009
Teflon Don 2010
God Forgives, I Don’t 2012
Hood Billionaire 2014
Mastermind 2014
Black Market 2015
Rather You Than Me 2017
Port of Miami 2 2019
Richer Than I Ever Been 2021
Too Good To Be True 2023
Mixtapes
90 Going North: The Mixtape 2006
The Rossfather 2007
Maybach Season 2009
Bugatti Boyz 2010
Ashes to Ashes 2010
F*ck the Rap Game 2010
The Passion of Ross 2010
Rozay 2010
A Timeless Audemars Piguet Collection 2010
Rich Forever 2012
The Black Bar Mitzvah 2012
The H: The Lost Album Vol 1 2013
Renzel Remixes 2015
Maybach Team 2015
Geechi Liberachi 2017
EPs
The Albert Anastasia EP 2010
Black Dollar 2015
Go to Hell 2023