Rick Ross

William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976) was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States. He is an American rapper. He is professionally known as Rick Ross. His commanding vocal presence, larger-than-life persona, and evocative lyrical storytelling have left an indelible mark on the genre. Ross weaves the tapestry of street life and underground economies into a compelling narrative of ascent from adversity to opulence, frequently portraying a life characterized by affluence, opulence, and extravagance.

Before unveiling his debut single, "Hustlin'" in March 2006, Ross was the subject of an intense industry bidding war, fielding enticing offers from heavyweights like Diddy's Bad Boy Entertainment and Irv Gotti's Murder Inc. In the end, he inked a multimillion-dollar deal with rap mogul Jay-Z under Def Jam Recordings. This partnership catapulted him to stardom. In August of that same year, Ross unleashed his inaugural studio album, "Port of Miami," which spectacularly claimed the number one spot on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart, a feat he replicated with his subsequent albums, "Trilla" (2008) and "Deeper Than Rap" (2009). His fourth album, "Teflon Don" (2010), birthed the chart-topping hit "Aston Martin Music" featuring Drake and Chrisette Michele, a track that achieved triple platinum certification from the RIAA...Read More »