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 Opium
Rick Ross Lyrics
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Stuck on the grind tryna' elevate
I'mma stand as a man never above ya
Shooters in crowd, fifty carats, they givin' dab
My livestyle get busy, you niggas really rare
Put my bitches on, get money, stay out the trap
Fuck 'em long, smoke a bong maybe go get a tat
Caught a deal, hop a plane with Hov and I kept it movin'
Mob ties, Santeria, protect me from these shooters
Nice suits, so religious, these muthafuckers ruthless
Blonde broads, Cuban cigars, shit I get the true
Lucky suit, VIP, Double M, T.I. truth
Cap guns, stab wounds, they think we having fun
Doing shows, fucking hoes, Gunplay's still on the run
I do this for us
Stuck on the grind tryna elevate
I'mma stand as a man never above ya
Some niggas choke, some niggas don't
Pissing in portable potties out at the public school
Late to class, walk the halls then wanna run with tools
Say your name, what's your gang, my people wrote the rule
Fourthth of July, light up the sky, step on my shoes
All I do is feed niggas and they call it food
That's my fool, I assume you know he in the room
You hear the boom, soul floating like a balloon
Fatal wound, if war niggas yell "I played the rules"
A lot of goons, cocaine bitches consume
Still fill the room, King of Diamond, go get the broom
Dreamchasers you fuck with Meek, you gotta fuck with Coon
Them my poon, they DC, carve it in my tomb
I do this for us
Stuck on the grind tryna elevate
I'mma stand as a man never above ya
I do this for us
Stuck on the grind tryna elevate
I'mma stand as a man never above ya
I only take time out for all my bad bitches
Ex-bitches, my last bitch was far from average
Fast whips, G wagon that's horse and carriage
Marriage is not for me I'm rich and careless
Ex-ex relax under my mattress
Fourty blocks of white, that Marshall Mathers
Eight mile, a while my shit was stagnant
Seven fifties do 'eight' figures, young nigga at it
Ho wow, ho now, they think it's magic
I bring the best out your bitch, she livin' lavish
Mink drapes, Prince cape on my talon
The parallel, twist one for Khaled
I do this for us
Stuck on the grind tryna elevate
I'mma stand as a man never above ya
I do this for us
Stuck on the grind tryna elevate
I do this, I do this for, for us
I do this, I do this for, for us
The lyrics of "Black Opium" by Rick Ross featuring DJ Premier are reflective of the rapper's life as a successful artist and his determination to keep grinding to achieve higher levels of success. The song opens with Ross talking about his commitment to his fans and hustling to elevate his career. He reminds his fans that he is never too big to stand with them and acknowledges that he is successful because of them.
The lyrics boast about Ross's wealth and lifestyle, which include expensive cars, bling, living it up in VIP clubs, and smoking weed. However, Ross also talks about the harsh realities of street life and how he has had to protect himself from shooters by relying on people with mob ties and those who practice Santeria. Ross acknowledges that there is always danger around him, but his faith and protective measures keep him safe. The song closes with Ross rapping about his love for bad bitches and his spending habits.
Overall, "Black Opium" is a representation of wealth, aspirations, and street life. The song suggests that life can be both glitzy and dangerous, but Ross has the power and the hustle to overcome it.
Line by Line Meaning
I do this for us
I do what I do for the collective benefit of us all
Stuck on the grind tryna' elevate
Working hard to progress and get ahead in life
I'mma stand as a man never above ya
I will always be equal and respectful to my peers and those around me
Shooters in crowd, fifty carats, they givin' dab
In the midst of a lively crowd, there are armed individuals with valuable jewelry giving high-fives
My livestyle get busy, you niggas really rare
My lifestyle is active and exciting, while others pale in comparison
Put my bitches on, get money, stay out the trap
I financially support my female companions and encourage them to make money while avoiding illegal activity
Fuck 'em long, smoke a bong maybe go get a tat
Engage in sexual activity for an extended period, smoke marijuana, and possibly get a tattoo
No illusion, quarter millie for this whip I'm cruzin'
I paid $250,000 for this car, it's not a fake or imitation
Caught a deal, hop a plane with Hov and I kept it movin'
I made a business deal, travelled on a plane with Jay-Z, and kept it moving forward
Mob ties, Santeria, protect me from these shooters
I have connections to organized crime and engage in a form of Afro-Caribbean religion for protection against violent individuals
Nice suits, so religious, these muthafuckers ruthless
These violent individuals dress well and may have religious beliefs, but they are still ruthless and dangerous
Blonde broads, Cuban cigars, shit I get the true
I enjoy spending time with blonde women and smoking Cuban cigars
Lucky suit, VIP, Double M, T.I. truth
I have a lucky outfit that I wear to VIP events, and I am affiliated with the entertainment companies Maybach Music Group and T.I.
Cap guns, stab wounds, they think we having fun
People assume that our violent actions involving fake guns and real injuries are enjoyable and for entertainment
Doing shows, fucking hoes, Gunplay's still on the run
Performing live shows and having sexual encounters while Gunplay is still evading the law
Some niggas choke, some niggas don't
Some people fail to perform under pressure, while others succeed
Pissing in portable potties out at the public school
Urinating in mobile restrooms while attending public school
Late to class, walk the halls then wanna run with tools
Being tardy to class, then walking the hallways with weapons
Say your name, what's your gang, my people wrote the rule
Asking for one's name and gang affiliation, with my associates being responsible for creating these rules
Fourth of July, light up the sky, step on my shoes
On Independence Day, there are fireworks, and people are stepping on my shoes
All I do is feed niggas and they call it food
I provide for people, but they perceive it as nothing more than sustenance
That's my fool, I assume you know he in the room
That is my friend, and I assume you are aware he is present in the room
You hear the boom, soul floating like a balloon
Hearing a loud noise, and feeling a sense of weightlessness like a balloon
Fatal wound, if war niggas yell "I played the rules"
Sustaining a life-threatening injury in war, while individuals claim to have played by the rules
A lot of goons, cocaine bitches consume
Many violent individuals who participate in drug and sex work activities
Still fill the room, King of Diamond, go get the broom
Continuing to fill a space with people, especially at the King of Diamonds strip club, that needs to be cleaned up with a broom
Dreamchasers you fuck with Meek, you gotta fuck with Coon
If you associate and support Meek Mill's Dreamchasers movement, you also support me (Ross) by default
Them my poon, they DC, carve it in my tomb
Those women belong to me, they are part of the Dreamchasers clique, and these facts will be engraved on my tombstone
I only take time out for all my bad bitches
I only make time for my attractive female companions
Ex-bitches, my last bitch was far from average
My previous romantic relationships were subpar, but my most recent one was exceptional
Fast whips, G wagon that's horse and carriage
Having expensive and speedy cars, like a Mercedes G-Wagon, is comparable to having a horse and carriage
Marriage is not for me I'm rich and careless
I am wealthy and carefree, and therefore, marriage is not a priority for me
Ex-ex relax under my mattress
I have a stash of money under my mattress
Forty blocks of white, that Marshall Mathers
I have forty blocks of cocaine, similar to the rapper Eminem's alter ego "Marshall Mathers"
Eight mile, a while my shit was stagnant
I experienced a period of stagnation, similar to Eminem's film "8 Mile"
Seven fifties do 'eight' figures, young nigga at it
My investments and businesses generate eight-figure sums, proving my success despite my youth
Ho wow, ho now, they think it's magic
People are impressed by my wealth and achievements and believe it's almost magical
I bring the best out your bitch, she livin' lavish
Through my influence, I am able to enhance the lifestyle of the women around me to one of luxury
Mink drapes, Prince cape on my talon
I am wearing luxurious clothing, including a mink draped over my arm and a cape reminiscent of the musician Prince
The parallel, twist one for Khaled
I am similar in success and business acumen to DJ Khaled, and I will roll one (marijuana joint) for him.
Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM LEWIS, ALESSANDRO ALESSANDRONI, LEROY JONES, TREVOR SMITH, RICARDO THOMAS, ROGER MCNAIR, RICK ROSS, BYRON FOREST
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