William Leonard Roberts II, known professionally as Rick Ross, is an American rapper and record 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.

Rick Ross Biography

Early Life

William Leonard Roberts II, aka Rick Rose, was (born January 28, 1976), in CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI. He was not so attached to his hometown. Later, He moved to CAROL City. Then, He started living permanently in MIAMI, Florida. Rick Belongs to a well-off family.

He never revealed much about his father. In most of his interviews, Rick never answered questions about his father. We don’t know why he kept his father’s personal life so secret. But we all know he loved his father so much.

Rick could have been a more academic student. He had an interest in acting from childhood. He studied in a local school in Florida named ” MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL”. Ross never graduated because of a lack of interest in studies, and he started his career as a rapper in 1990.

Initially, Ross started his career as a Correctional Officer in the 1990s. He served there for 18 months in Law Enforcement. At that time, his salary was $25,000. Then, he debuted as a rapper, and his new life started from there.

Career

ROSS started his career as a correctional officer in 1995 and worked there for 18 months. Then, he decided to resign in 1997. Then Rick released his debut album ” pseudonym Teflon da Don. In March 2000, he gave himself a new name, RICK ROSS. A drug dealer freeway inspired him, and he gave himself this name because of him. 

The Ross Fast album was “Hustlin”, released in 2006. these albums give him both fame and wealth. Ross also got a TV contract from a famous entertainment industry,” Diddy’s Bad Boy”. Then, after 1 year, he got another very big contract,” Jay-Z’s Def Jam Records”. It was a million-dollar deal; he earned 68 million dollars through this contract. 

After 2 years, he raised a super hit album,” Port of Miami “. This album was a golden fame chance for records, and it secured the 200th position on the album chart billboard. 

 In 2008, Ross released his second jackpot album titled “Trailla.” After 1/1.2 years, this album trended worldwide and secured position number 47.

Album. Then, After 1 year of hard work, he made a debuted solo song titled “Ain’t Shhh to Discuss”. It was on trending worldwide and a huge hit music track of Rick.

Then He worked on other albums with Def Squad, titled “Dream Works“. His Stage name was also derived from a drug dealer, and that drug dealer was his ideal. His other hit was his solo album, which he released after 3 years of hard work. He worked with “Sauve House Records”. 

After another year of Hard Work, he released another album, “8Ball and MJG”, in 2006. Then Rick released his first solo album, “Miami and Trilla Port”. Then, in 2009, Ross released another “Deeper Than Rap” rap. Then, 2010 to 2013 were the prime years of his career, and he released two albums, “Super High”, “Ne-Yo”, and Stacy Dash”. 

Rick Ross and Meek Mill are two of the biggest names in the rap industry. Both hailing from Philadelphia, they have collaborated on numerous tracks and have a close friendship that extends beyond the music.

Rick Ross, whose real name is William Leonard Roberts II, is a rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He rose to fame in the mid-2000s with hits like “Hustlin'” and “The Boss.” Since then, he has released several successful albums and has become known for his luxurious lifestyle and larger-than-life persona.

Meek Mill, born Robert Rihmeek Williams, is a rapper and songwriter. He gained recognition in the early 2010s with his mixtapes and was signed to Rick Ross’s label, Maybach Music Group, in 2011. He has since released several successful albums and has become an advocate for criminal justice reform.

The two rappers have collaborated on numerous tracks, including “I’m a Boss,” “Tupac Back,” and “What’s Free.” They have also been vocal about their support for each other, with Rick Ross once saying in an interview, “Meek Mill is my little brother, and I’m always gonna look out for him.”

Overall, both artists are two of the most influential rappers of their generation, and their partnership has resulted in some of the most memorable tracks in recent years.

Personal Life

Ross belonged to a well of family and had 3 children. The eldest one, Toie Roberts. He was born in the end of March 2002. Then, in September 2005, he gave birth to his second son, William Robert III. Then, in November 2018, His Third Son was born. He named his son Billion Leonard Roberts. Then, after 2 years, he gave birth to Bliss Roberts in 2020. He was dating Lira in 2015. 

Ross was a Chistian by relegion. In a podcast with a TV show named “Talk with COCO Brother”, he stated that he never questioned the decisions of God, no matter how hard life was. He also stated that he always prays and performs before performing on stage. He Takes his work like worship. 

Ross was diagnosed with Seizures on October 14, 2011. he had two consecutive seizure attacks and was admitted to Birmingham Hospital, Alabama. Then he released a song with the title “Ima Boss” and stated all these incidents about his illness in the lyrics of his song. 

Then His life took another downfall, and on January 27, 2013, Ross celebrated his 37th Birthday with his Girlfriend. Later, they came to know that a drive-by shooting in Florida targeted them. Although both were not so badly injured, their car directly smashed into an apartment while they were trying to escape and save their lives from shooters.

Another downfall came in Ross’ Life when he had a heart attack in his Florida apartment. He was found unconscious, lying on the floor. His condition was quite serious, and he was in the ICU for 3 Days, and then he was transferred to the recovery room.

 Career Highlights 

• His debut song was “Ain’t Shhh to Discuss”, which he recorded with Suave House Records. 
• Then he released another album with dream works with a famous rapper, Erick Sermons. 
• He also worked with Freeway Records and released some mix tapes, the same era when he changed his stage name to “Rick Ross”. 
• Then he released a duo rap, “8ball and MJG”, after signing another contract with “Suave House Records.” 

Rick Ross Net Worth

Rick Ross is a successful American rapper, producer, and music artist with an estimated net worth of $150 million. He has earned his fortune through popular music albums, touring, and investments in the real estate market. In 2014, he purchased a stunning mansion in Atlanta for $6 million. Rick has also earned over $18 million through his live performances.

His solo albums have been major hits, earning him over $50 million. With his impressive financial success, Rick Ross has become one of the most prominent figures in the music industry.

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