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 William Leonard Roberts II
01/10/2026
Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach and booked on a felony battery by strangulation charge and a misdemeanor battery charge, according to authorities. The charges stem from an alleged attack on his ex-girlfriend at his Star Island home in late August 2026. He was released on a $5,000 bond and his lawyers say he has pleaded not guilty and calls the accusations fabricated; an arraignment was reported as scheduled for 22 October 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Also Known As | Rick Ross |
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| Summary | American rapper and music executive known for a deep vocal delivery and rags-to-riches lyrical narratives in Southern hip-hop. He rose to fame with the 2006 single Hustlin' and the debut album Port of Miami. |
| Origin | Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States |
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| Years Active | 2000–present |
| Legal Name | William Leonard Roberts II |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Miami Carol City Senior High School, graduated 1994 |
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| College | Attended Albany State University, Georgia, on a football scholarship; left without completing a degree |
Personal Life
| Raised In | Carol City, Florida, United States |
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Family
| Parents | William Leonard Roberts Sr. and Tommie Roberts |
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| Children | 5 |
Career
| Early Work | Worked in the local construction industry and reportedly as a corrections officer before his music career |
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| Music Career Start | 2000, signed with Suave House Records |
| Major Label Deal | Signed with Def Jam Recordings after a 2006 bidding war |
| Debut Album | Port of Miami (2006), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 |
| Second Album | Trilla (2008), also topped the Billboard charts |
| Label Founded | Maybach Music Group, founded 2009 |
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| Recognition | Nominated for multiple Grammy Awards; named Man of the Year by The Source in 2010 and 2011 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Adopted the stage name Rick Ross inspired by drug trafficker Freeway Ricky Ross | |
| 2. Was the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment | |
| 3. Early influences included Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. |
