Quick Info
| Profession | Rapper, songwriter, music executive |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/01/1976 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Rick Ross
30/10/2026
Prosecutors dropped the felony battery by strangulation charge against Rick Ross in his Miami domestic violence case, citing insufficient evidence. He still faces a misdemeanor battery charge and a misdemeanor battery/domestic violence charge.
01/10/2026
Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach on domestic violence-related charges after a former girlfriend alleged he had assaulted and choked her at his Star Island home in late August. He was booked into a Miami correctional facility and later released on bond. His attorneys denied the allegations, saying he was being wrongfully accused.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | William Leonard Roberts II |
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| Known As | Rick Ross |
| Summary | American rapper and founder of the Maybach Music Group record label. He began recording in 2000 under the name Teflon Da Don and adopted the Rick Ross name in the mid-2000s. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Miami Carol City Senior High School, graduated 1994 |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Christian |
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| Notes | Has said he prays before every stage performance. In March 2018 he suffered a heart attack at his home in Miami, Florida. |
Relationships & More
| Record Label Associations | Suave House Records, Slip-n-Slide Records, Def Jam, Epic Records, Atlantic Records |
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| Associated Artists | Triple C's (with Gunplay and Torch), Meek Mill, Wale, French Montana, Omarion |
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Career
| Debut Era | Signed to Suave House Records in 2000 and later to Slip-n-Slide Records |
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| Label Founded | Maybach Music Group (2008 or 2009, sources differ) |
| Recognition | Nominated for multiple Grammy Awards; named Man of the Year by The Source in 2010 and 2011; named Hottest MC in the Game by MTV in 2012 |
| Other Work | Briefly worked as a Florida correctional officer before his music career |
| Recent Tours | Port of Miami Orchestra Reunion Tour in 2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Once worked as a correctional officer in Florida. | |
| 2. Was a lead member of the group Triple C's alongside Gunplay and Torch. | |
| 3. Released his debut album Port of Miami in 2006, which topped the Billboard 200. |
