William Leonard Roberts II was born in Coahoma County, Mississippi and raised in Carol City, Florida, near Miami After graduating from Carol City Senior High School, he later attended the historically black college Albany State University in Albany, Georgia.
After being signed to Suave House Records, former label for rap duo 8Ball & MJG, he eventually signed a deal with Slip-n-Slide Records, which has been under the Def Jam umbrella since 2006. While signed to Slip-n-Slide, Ross toured with fellow rapper Trick Daddy and made guest performances on other Slip-n-Slide rap albums
His debut album Port of Miami was released in August 2006 and debuted at the top spot on the Billboard 200 album chart, with sales at 187,000 units after its first week
In March 2008, his second album Trilla was released and, as its predecessor Port of Miami had, debuted at the top of the Billboard 200.[8] Its lead single "Speedin'" featuring R. Kelly peaked at #121 on the Billboard Hot 100; the next one, "The Boss" featuring T-Pain peaked at #17 on the Hot 100. The third single "Here I Am" featured Nelly and Avery Storm
Deeper Than Rap is the third studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, released April 21, 2009 on his label Maybach Music Group and Slip-n-Slide Records, with distribution from Def Jam Recordings. The album debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 158,000 copies its first week. Singles from the album were: Mafia Music, Maybach Music II, Magnificent, & All I Really Want.
Teflon Don is the fourth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, released July 20, 2010 on Maybach Music Group and Def Jam Recordings. Production for the album took place during 2009 to 2010 and was handled by several record producers, including Clark Kent, No I.D., The Olympicks, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Lex Luger, Danja, The Inkredibles, The Remedy, and Kanye West
The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 176,300 copies in its first week. It attained some international charting and produced three singles with moderate Billboard chart success. Upon its release, Teflon Don received generally positive reviews from most music critics, earning praise for its cinematic production and Ross's lyrical persona.
Ross has signed Pill, Meek Mill, & Wale to his label Maybach Music Group. In 2010 Rick Ross made an offer to rapper Wiz Khalifa to sign to Maybach Music Group but he decided to sign with Atlantic instead.
10 Bricks
Rick Ross Lyrics
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Look at, look at
My wrist
Equivalent to ten bricks
Ten bricks to the fish
Look at my wrist, it's two-hundred thou'
That mean fuck that nigga, come and fuck me now
Push that coupe, I'ma drop that top
And all them niggas that talk, them bitches never had money
Whip it with a fork and get that extra mall money
Get you first million and the come in with a test
Watch for the feds, jack boys, and IRS
4 Jesus pieces and a motherfucking tech
Clapping at all you niggas imitating Sammy Gravano
Got them argentines and kilos up in the condo
And my European bitch always screaming Armani
Ten bricks on the wrist, I find it funny
I'm counting cash, you don't know me nigga
Its Rozay, the one and only nigga
Look at my wrist
Look at, look at
My wrist
Equivalent to ten bricks
Ten bricks to the fish
See I'm richer than the richest
Filthy by my riches
Dope boy fresh, made man getting tickets
Holiday sunshine how we get it
Flipping in the Bentley every time we come and spin it
So she love the way I shine homie
Put on her mind, do it big time homie
Priceless, you know the game with no line homie
Tote it all the time, see my son did time on it
So a hundred mil' what we eat
The feast of the streets, Cash Money young beast
Full grind, Cash Money all the time
Fire flame spitter do this shit in day time
Flip a nigga another top
The watch on rocks, do this shit hard knocks
A all red new fleet, swagged out nigga, YMCMB
Look at my wrist
Look at, look at
My wrist
Equivalent to ten bricks
Ten bricks to the fish
In the song "10 Bricks," Rick Ross boasts about his wealth and success in the rap game, specifically highlighting his expensive watch that he compares to "ten bricks." The lyrics also mention drug dealing and illegal activities, with references to crypto-currency, IRS investigations, and imitating Sammy Gravano, who was an American gangster in the '80s. Ross raps about his flashy lifestyle, including expensive cars, jewelry, and clothing, and also mentions the importance of family and loyalty. He asserts his dominance in the rap industry, claiming to be the "one and only nigga" and a "made man getting tickets."
The song features a catchy, repetitive hook that emphasizes the importance of the watch as a symbol of Ross's power and wealth. The lyrics also contain a lot of wordplay and clever rhymes, showcasing Ross's skills as a rapper. However, they also glorify criminal behavior and materialistic values, which some critics argue can have negative effects on listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at my wrist
Pay attention to my wrist
Look at, look at
I want you to see my wrist
My wrist
The part of my body where I wear a watch or jewelry
Equivalent to ten bricks
The value of my jewelry is comparable to ten bricks of drugs
Ten bricks to the fish
Ten bricks of drugs traded for money or other goods
See I'm richer than the richest
I am wealthier than even the most wealthy individuals
Filthy by my riches
My wealth is so great that it has made me disgustingly rich
Dope boy fresh, made man getting tickets
I am a fashionable and successful drug dealer who is now in a higher social class
Holiday sunshine how we get it
We enjoy the fruits of our labor during the holidays
Flipping in the Bentley every time we come and spin it
We are making deals and transactions on the go in our luxury car
So she love the way I shine homie
Women are attracted to my wealth and success
Put on her mind, do it big time homie
I influence her decisions and we live our lives extravagantly
Priceless, you know the game with no line homie
My lifestyle and success is invaluable, and I don't follow any rules
Tote it all the time, see my son did time on it
I always carry my weapon because my son has been to prison for his involvement with my drug career
A hundred mil' what we eat
We have so much money that we can afford to spend it on anything we want, including food
The feast of the streets, Cash Money young beast
We live extravagantly as young and wealthy members of the Cash Money crew
Fire flame spitter do this shit in day time
I am a skilled rapper who is always making and performing music
Flip a nigga another top
I will sell drugs to other dealers
The watch on rocks, do this shit hard knocks
My watch is studded with diamonds, and I live a rough lifestyle
A all red new fleet, swagged out nigga, YMCMB
I have a brand new red car, and I am a stylish member of Cash Money Records
Its Rozay, the one and only nigga
I am Rick Ross, the unique and singular individual
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bryan Christopher Williams, William Roberts
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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