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.
Burn
Rick Ross Lyrics
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Everyone, get down! Get down!
Buried alive, they let my dogs burn
Gave 'em twenty-five, they wanna see you burn
Take a nigga ride, just to let a nigga burn
Whether they roam or ride, they wanna see you burn
Burn, burn, they wanna see you burn
Fifty rounds in my choppa, I'm bustin' till ya burn
Fifty kilos I'm flippin', that's money I can burn
Burn, burn, they wanna see you burn
Burn, burn, they wanna see you burn
Twenty grand get a kilo, your culture gotta burn
George Zimmerman, when I see you, you gotta burn
I'm still flowin' like I'm Donald Rowan
Best seller, crack dealer lyin' 'round the corner
Where you from with me that never matter nigga
Since she on my dick, I hope she bought a ladder with her
It's time to flip, might sell two-hundred mil
Sellin' kilos, robbin' niggas, got a Reebok deal
Major real-estate, them Wing Stops must be doin' nice
Trappin' lemon pepper, got me movin' two a night
Forty cars and I swear to God
Real nigga till the day I die, that's inshallah
These niggas prayin' on my downfall
Back it up, these niggas prayin' on my downfall
Half a chicken, bitch I'm ballin' up in K.O.D
It's pocket change when you get them hoes for ten a key
Catch me out in Vegas, tables I gamble with Puff
Me and homies split whatever like Gamble and Huff
Burn, burn, they wanna see you burn
Burn, burn, they wanna see you burn
Fifty rounds in my choppa, I'm bustin' till ya burn
Fifty kilos I'm flippin', that's money I can burn
Burn, burn, they wanna see you burn
Burn, burn, they wanna see you burn
Twenty grand get a kilo, your culture gotta burn
George Zimmerman, when I see you, you gotta burn
Murder one, now tell me what you know about it
My niggas share that knowledge, show me how to go about it
I'm still flossin' like I'm Meechie nigga
Blowin' money fast, cause I'm still eatin', nigga
And I bought that chopper for you geechie niggas
I got a couple dollars, so that make it easy nigga
Ruthless records so I must be Eazy, nigga
She another case, I wanna touch and tease her, nigga
I'm bringin' dough in like I'm Lyor Cohen
A nigga scorin' like I'm Michael Jordan
And I'm still stuntin' like I'm Birdman
Bought a million dollar watch just like Birdman
Went from sellin' dope so now I'm into art
Hangin' on a nigga wall, I see a brainwash
Fuck a Rolls Royce, I went and bought a Basquiat
Andy Warhols all throughout my mamma house
Burn, burn, they wanna see you burn
Burn, burn, they wanna see you burn
Fifty rounds in my choppa, I'm bustin' till ya burn
Fifty kilos I'm flippin', that's money I can burn
Burn, burn, they wanna see you burn
Burn, burn, they wanna see you burn
Twenty grand get a kilo, your culture gotta burn
George Zimmerman, when I see you, you gotta burn
Burn, burn, they wanna see me burn
Sticky stick on Nintendo, these niggas finna learn
But it's comin' to hit you, make you shit in your stomach
All these niggas makin' flights when all I make is commas
Hottest nigga in the game, I put that on my momma
My girl be snortin' that white, I call her Madonna
I'm in the Jewish mob, my mentor was [?]
If you think I'm soft, then Jeter gon' pop you
He trynna see a mil, ain't thinkin' no lobster
You want a record deal, come deal with a mobster
You better know whose toes you steppin' on
Push your button, I can turn this bitch to Lebanon
Burn, burn, they wanna see you burn
Burn, burn, they wanna see you burn
Fifty rounds in my choppa, I'm bustin' till ya burn
Fifty kilos I'm flippin', that's money I can burn
Burn, burn, they wanna see you burn
Burn, burn, they wanna see you burn
Twenty grand get a kilo, your culture gotta burn
George Zimmerman, when I see you, you gotta burn
The song "Burn" by Rick Ross is a commentary on the injustices and hardships faced by African Americans. The opening verses reference the incarceration and punishment of Black individuals, referring to them as "dogs" being let to burn by the justice system. The lyrics suggest that society wants to see Black people suffer and burn, whether through imprisonment or literal burning.
As the song progresses, Ross addresses other issues faced by the Black community, such as economic struggles and police brutality. The line "George Zimmerman, when I see you, you gotta burn" is a reference to the killing of Trayvon Martin and the subsequent acquittal of Zimmerman, which sparked widespread outrage.
The chorus repeats the phrase "they wanna see you burn," emphasizing the message of the song that there are forces in society that want to see Black people suffer and burn.
Overall, "Burn" is a powerful commentary on the systemic injustices and struggles faced by the Black community in America.
Line by Line Meaning
Get down! Get down!
Rick Ross is calling on everyone to get down.
Buried alive, they let my dogs burn
Ross's associates were given heavy prison sentences and left to suffer.
Gave 'em twenty-five, they wanna see you burn
The systems do not support black men and their unforgiving actions always see them in prison.
Take a nigga ride, just to let a nigga burn
The system targets black men and throws them in prison for life.
Whether they roam or ride, they wanna see you burn
The powers that be want to see black men suffer no matter what they do.
Burn, burn, they wanna see you burn
The powers that be hate black men and want to see them burn in prison.
Fifty rounds in my choppa, I'm bustin' till ya burn
Ross is ready to use his weapon extensively to protect himself and his associates.
Fifty kilos I'm flippin', that's money I can burn
Ross is making a lot of money dealing cocaine and has more money than he could ever spend.
Twenty grand get a kilo, your culture gotta burn
Ross believes that rich white people are the kingpins of various illegal operations and their culture must burn.
George Zimmerman, when I see you, you gotta burn
Ross is enraged at George Zimmerman for killing Trayvon Martin and will kill him if he has the chance.
I'm still flowin' like I'm Donald Rowan
Ross believes he is in his prime like Donald Rowan, but they are in different fields (writing vs rap).
Best seller, crack dealer lyin' 'round the corner
(Metaphor) There are many dealers waiting for customers like authors waiting for someone to buy their books.
Where you from with me that never matter nigga
Ross cares about his friends no matter where they come from or what they've done.
Since she on my dick, I hope she bought a ladder with her
(Metaphor) Ross has plenty of women who want him, and he hopes they come prepared for what's ahead.
It's time to flip, might sell two-hundred mil
Ross will sell a lot of drugs now to make more money.
Sellin' kilos, robbin' niggas, got a Reebok deal
Ross makes money from selling drugs and robbing people, as well as sponsoring Reebok merchandise.
Major real-estate, them Wing Stops must be doin' nice
Ross is doing well in the real estate business and his Wing Stops are very popular.
Trappin' lemon pepper, got me movin' two a night
Ross's Wing Stops are famous for their lemon pepper chicken wings, and he is selling a lot and delivering faster using distribution networks (moving two times a night).
Forty cars and I swear to God
Ross has 40 cars and he doesn't lie about it.
Real nigga till the day I die, that's inshallah
(Religious reference) Ross will always be a real man, and if it's God's will, no one can change that.
These niggas prayin' on my downfall
Ross's rivals are always hoping he fails.
Back it up, these niggas prayin' on my downfall
Ross wants people to stop wishing that he'll fail.
Half a chicken, bitch I'm ballin' up in K.O.D
Ross is spending a lot of money at a strip club called K.O.D. and eating chicken while he is there.
It's pocket change when you get them hoes for ten a key
Ross makes so much money from selling drugs that spending $10,000 on multiple women is like pocket change.
Catch me out in Vegas, tables I gamble with Puff
Ross will be seen gambling in Vegas with rap mogul Puff Daddy.
Me and homies split whatever like Gamble and Huff
Ross and his friends share everything they earn and have a partnership like Gamble and Huff, songwriters known for being a successful duo.
Murder one, now tell me what you know about it
Ross knows about murder, but he's questioning if anyone else knows what murder is like.
My niggas share that knowledge, show me how to go about it
Ross's associates share information about how to commit murder perfectly, and he learns from them.
I'm still flossin' like I'm Meechie nigga
Ross is still living lavishly like his deceased friend Meechie, who was successful in the drug trade.
Blowin' money fast, cause I'm still eatin', nigga
Ross is spending money quickly because he is making more money than he can spend.
And I bought that chopper for you geechie niggas
Ross purchased a gun for his associates in Geechie, a neighborhood in Atlanta.
I got a couple dollars, so that make it easy nigga
Ross has a lot of money, which makes things easier for him.
Ruthless records so I must be Eazy, nigga
Ross's record label is inspired by Ruthless Records, whose founder was Eazy-E, a rapper known for his ruthless lyrics.
She another case, I wanna touch and tease her, nigga
Ross has his eyes on another woman.
I'm bringin' dough in like I'm Lyor Cohen
Ross is making a lot of money like Lyor Cohen, former CEO of Warner Music Group.
A nigga scorin' like I'm Michael Jordan
(Metaphor) Ross is scoring big time like basketball player Michael Jordan.
And I'm still stuntin' like I'm Birdman
Ross is showing off his wealth like birdman, another rapper known for his expensive lifestyle.
Bought a million dollar watch just like Birdman
Ross spent a million dollars on a watch, following the footsteps of Birdman.
Went from sellin' dope so now I'm into art
Ross used to sell drugs, but now he collects art.
Hangin' on a nigga wall, I see a brainwash
The art Ross is collecting is affecting his mind in a strange way.
Fuck a Rolls Royce, I went and bought a Basquiat
Ross finds Basquiat art more valuable than a luxurious car like Rolls Royce.
Andy Warhols all throughout my mamma house
Ross's mother's house is decorated with many Andy Warhol paintings.
Sticky stick on Nintendo, these niggas finna learn
Ross has a lot of guns, and his rivals should be scared.
But it's comin' to hit you, make you shit in your stomach
Ross is coming for his rivals, and they should be afraid he'll make them feel sick.
All these niggas makin' flights when all I make is commas
Ross's rivals are spending money on things like flashy trips, while he is focused on making more money.
Hottest nigga in the game, I put that on my momma
Ross is one of the most popular rappers and swears it's true.
My girl be snortin' that white, I call her Madonna
Ross's girlfriend does cocaine, and he calls her Madonna, suggesting that she's promiscuous.
I'm in the Jewish mob, my mentor was [?]
Ross is part of a Jewish mafia, and his mentor is left unnamed.
If you think I'm soft, then Jeter gon' pop you
Ross is not to be messed with, or Jeter, another name left up to interpretation, will fulfill his revenge.
He trynna see a mil, ain't thinkin' no lobster
Ross's friend Jeter wants to see his money grow and isn't interested in eating lobster.
You want a record deal, come deal with a mobster
Ross's record label is run by someone with mafia connections.
You better know whose toes you steppin' on
Ross warns people who are disrespecting him or his friends, which can lead to serious consequences with mafia members.
Push your button, I can turn this bitch to Lebanon
Ross can make this place a war zone if his rivals cross him.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Williams Leonard Roberts
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
dieselshug
Shits goes hard on a workout 🏋️♂️.
Katleho Mosia Sekolanyane
Though was the only one "Burn those calories "
Manuel Faju
One of his best tracks
sean bennett
This has that classic rick ross "port of miami" feel 2 it...love it!
Cam Cross
This is my bench press song right here
Tairrah Broxton
I think these are on of his best songs
Eyma Tcharly
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Edenilson
miss old Ross 🔥🎶
josef ziga
Rick is Boss
EBK Omarius
01:26 Old Rick Ross is back