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Rick Ross

Rick Ross, is an American rapper and music executive. Noted for his booming vocal presence and vivid lyrical imagery, Ross' music is built upon a rags to riches narrative. Prior to releasing his debut single, "Hustlin'" in March 2006, Ross was the subject of a bidding war—receiving offers from Diddy's Bad Boy Entertainment and Irv Gotti's Murder Inc.—and ultimately signed a multimillion-dollar deal with Jay-Z on Def Jam Recordings.

Also recorded as William Leonard Roberts II · The Boss · Teflon Don · William Leonard Roberts

Rick Ross

Rick Ross pulled up and dropped gems then he had to take that jacket off! DC KArlous and Chico keep the party going and deliver the classic poetry piece " You AllReady Fine"

The 85 South Comedy Show · YouTube: https– View/save archived versions on archive.org (36:54) · CC BY 3.0

Birth Name
William Leonard Roberts II
Born
28 January 1976
Birthplace
Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.
Occupation
* Rapper
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Full list William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known professionally as Rick Ross, is an American rapper and music executive.
Full name
William Leonard Roberts II.
Nationality
United States
Fields
Southern hip-hop · gangsta rap · mafioso rap · trap music · hardcore hip-hop · dirty south
Education
Miami Carol City Senior High School · Albany State University
Languages
English

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