Rick Ross
William Leonard Roberts II
Rick Ross is an American rapper from Miami, Florida active since 2006.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter, Record executive
- From
- Miami, Florida
- Born
- January 28, 1976
- Years active
- 2006–present
Early life
Born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, and raised in the Carol City area of Miami Gardens, William Roberts adopted a larger-than-life persona inspired by the nickname "Rick Ross."
Career
His 2006 debut "Port of Miami" topped the charts, and he founded Maybach Music Group, signing acts like Meek Mill and Wale while delivering luxurious, cinematic albums such as "Teflon Don."
Major achievements
He has multiple number-one albums and is regarded as one of the defining voices of luxury-minded Southern rap.
Legacy
Rick Ross built an empire around opulent storytelling, becoming a leading mogul of Miami hip-hop.
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