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.
BLack Man Dream
Rick Ross Lyrics
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Seat back man, cruisin’ in my black man ride
Making white man money
Supplying all the fiends
Yeah I guess you say I’m living out the black man’s dream
Punish all these niggas
Fucking all these bitches
Terminator X, I’m a public enemy
Born in the ghetto, Ferrari born in Italy
Head of a family, like a Don, Sicily
Sex, money, murder, I’m investing all my energy
Billionaire eventually, hustler of the century
Source cover, Man of the Year, envy me
One for the money, two for the hoes
Got 3 bricks headed straight for your nose
Smile for your camera while your whole face froze
Stack up all them bodies I’ma whole case load
Middle of December I will melt your fucking snow
While my price is high, I get you dealt with for the low
Black man’s World, white man drugs
No discrimination for my Mexican plugs
Check me out, it go one for the money
Two for the hoes
Three to put that sticky green scent up to my nose
Nigga roll it with precision and fuck an intervention
I’m the boss muthafucker don’t need nobody permission
You can catch me all up in new additions like Michael Pippens
Girl face upon my lap, now that’s a head on collision
We find out who been snitching then these niggas come up missing
Yeah the chopper see right through it got x-ray vision
Now my culinary arts, hustlers cooking in the kitchen
Get your money then get out, you better make the right decision
Or you might be clanking metal maybe swimming with the fishes
But I guess it’s do or die for these black man riches
So I bought myself a Rover and a Beemer for the Mrs
Chrome lips all on the whip and yeah that bitch be blowing kisses
Now some niggas may not like me cause I never flip the bird
But these niggas gon' respect me mark my muthafucking words
In "Black Man's Dream," Rick Ross and Ludacris celebrate the success of the black man in America, both in terms of wealth and power. Ross boasts about his ability to make "white man money" by "supplying all the fiends," while Ludacris raps about how he punishes his enemies and enjoys the spoils of his success, including women, diamonds, and fancy cars. He sees himself as a "public enemy" who is above the law and uses his power to further his own interests.
The lyrics also touch on themes of racism and discrimination. Ross makes reference to the fact that his drugs come from "Mexican plugs," indicating that he is working with people from other racial backgrounds to achieve his goals. The song also suggests that the black man's success is frequently dependent on breaking the law and taking risks, since many legitimate opportunities are closed off to him due to racial bias. Nonetheless, both Ross and Ludacris argue that their success gives them a sense of pride and purpose, and they conclude that they are truly living out the "black man's dream."
Overall, "Black Man's Dream" is a reflection on the complexities of being a successful black man in America. It acknowledges the obstacles that stand in the way of black success, but also celebrates the ingenuity and perseverance of those who are able to achieve it.
Line by Line Meaning
See I’m black man chillin' with my black man stride
I am a black man who is relaxed and walking confidently.
Seat back man, cruisin’ in my black man ride
I am sitting comfortably in my black car and driving leisurely.
Making white man money
I am earning a lot of money, which is traditionally associated with white people.
Supplying all the fiends
I am providing drugs to drug addicts.
Yeah I guess you say I’m living out the black man’s dream
Some people may say that I am living the ideal life for a black man.
Punish all these niggas
I want to punish all the other black men who oppose me.
Fucking all these bitches
I am having sex with many women.
Buying every diamond, every weapon in existence
I am purchasing all the jewelry and weapons that exist.
Terminator X, I’m a public enemy
I am a dangerous person like the Terminator and considered an enemy of society.
Born in the ghetto, Ferrari born in Italy
I grew up in the slums, but now I own a luxurious car imported from Italy.
Head of a family, like a Don, Sicily
I am the leader of my family, and I have the authority of a mafia boss from Sicily.
Sex, money, murder, I’m investing all my energy
I am putting all my effort into sex, money, and murder.
Billionaire eventually, hustler of the century
I aim to become a billionaire and be remembered as the best hustler of this century.
Source cover, Man of the Year, envy me
I am featured on the front cover of Source magazine and named Man of the Year; people are jealous of my success.
One for the money, two for the hoes
I am making money and spending it on women.
Got 3 bricks headed straight for your nose
I have three bricks of drugs that I am going to sell to you.
Smile for your camera while your whole face froze
I am going to take a photo of you after I shoot you.
Stack up all them bodies I’ma whole case load
I have killed many people, and I have a lot of bodies to dispose of.
Middle of December I will melt your fucking snow
I am so powerful that even in the middle of winter, I can make things happen.
While my price is high, I get you dealt with for the low
While my prices are expensive, I can still arrange for someone to be killed at a lower cost.
Black man’s World, white man drugs
I live in a world dominated by black people, but I am in the business of selling drugs associated with white people.
No discrimination for my Mexican plugs
I do not discriminate against my drug suppliers who are Mexican.
Check me out, it go one for the money
Listen to me; I am going to talk about making money.
Two for the hoes
And spending it on women.
Three to put that sticky green scent up to my nose
I am using drugs and putting them up to my nose.
Nigga roll it with precision and fuck an intervention
I am rolling and smoking drugs expertly and do not need any help to stop.
I’m the boss muthafucker don’t need nobody permission
I am in charge, and I do not need anyone’s permission.
You can catch me all up in new additions like Michael Pippens
You can find me wearing new clothes and shoes like Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.
Girl face upon my lap, now that’s a head on collision
A woman is performing oral sex on me, and it is like a collision.
We find out who been snitching then these niggas come up missing
If we discover who is informing the police, we make them disappear.
Yeah the chopper see right through it got x-ray vision
My gun can see through things like an x-ray and shoot its target.
Now my culinary arts, hustlers cooking in the kitchen
I am a skilled cook, and I know how to make drugs in the kitchen.
Get your money then get out, you better make the right decision
Make money quickly and leave; it is the best decision.
Or you might be clanking metal maybe swimming with the fishes
If you make the wrong decision, you might end up in jail or dead.
But I guess it’s do or die for these black man riches
I believe that black men have to take risks to become rich.
So I bought myself a Rover and a Beemer for the Mrs
I bought myself an expensive car and one for my wife.
Chrome lips all on the whip and yeah that bitch be blowing kisses
My car has chrome wheels, and I imagine a beautiful woman blowing kisses as I drive.
Now some niggas may not like me cause I never flip the bird
Some people dislike me because I do not make obscene gestures.
But these niggas gon' respect me mark my muthafucking words
But these people will still respect me because of my reputation and power.
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Darius Williams
Luda snapped on this! 🔥🔥🔥
Remeash Brown
Both Ross and Luda came with the heat 🔥
Vykodyn
I remember basing this in 2011, they killed it.
Xola Mabentsela
I was doing my first year at the time
Original Iron Addict
Dope as fuck! Both Ross and Luda killed this shit!
Poppa Love
YEA BLACK MAN S DREAMS HOW YOU WANT IT TO BE! JUST MAKE SURE YOU ARE A KING DOING IT BIG!
FuzziLuzzy
Man, after all the mainstream shit Luda has been putting out, I forgot he could spit like that. Sick verse.
maurice davis
I'm not Rick Ross fan but this shit bangs!
Gooner Eagle Eye
2020 and still pumping the shit out of this?
HOONSTARS
Born in the Ghetto, Ferrari born in Italy....Ross goes hard