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.
By Any Means
Rick Ross Lyrics
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By any means if you like it or not
Malcom X, by any means
Many fourteen stuffed in my denim jeans
As-Salamu Alaykum Wa alaikum as salaam
Whatever your religion, kiss the ring on the Don
Real nigga, street certified, hit the streets whip cost three thirty five
We chargin' you niggas up if you like it or not
Drop the work off the scale, throw some ice in the pot
Then let that Arm and Hammer, hammer it right to a lot
Tryna whip a Rollie or Cartier
Shout out to this Pyrex, that bought this Audemeer
Oops I meant Audemar, my whole team got them
You loving the same bitch, my whole team poppin'
My hundred dough, I'm wherever that money go
Glock nine in my underclothes, you cop two of them, we frontin' four
Fuck niggas we don't fuck with dough
Bad bitches never lets them know
Keep them round but never trust them, no
This sixty two so comfortable
I'm a field nigga, you's a house nigga
I'm a real nigga and you's a mouse nigga
Code red, which means you go red
But I don't knock you I just blame it on your own head
Pork on the fork, widen the pot
By any means if you like it or not
Malcom X, by any means
Many fourteen stuffed in my denim jeans
As-Salamu Alaykum Wa alaikum as salaam
Whatever your religion, kiss the ring on the Don
Real nigga, street certified, hit the streets whip cost three thirty five
Malcolm X get your hand out my pocket
Some niggas walking with death guess they ran out of options
Tell them niggas we moving, tell them niggas to do it
I swear we going ham, throw some, my niggas sew me
They burn on every block,
Snitches ain't got no heart
Shit ain't been the same since Ronald Reagan helped Plymouth rock
And we don't land on it Mr. Reagan,
But this gonna make us rich Mr. Reagan
Now As-Salamu Alaykum Wa alaikum as salaam
She near that every Friday and then go to Jumaa
Let her play with the box, she give the greatest top
She said these niggas out here prayin' she makes a lot, word
How they say that we not fly, how they say that we not working
They just need convincing like Malcom Little 'fore he converted
I'm on my deen ish allah I'ma get it right
On the Bible you Quran but you can't hide
Pork on the fork, widen the pot
By any means if you like it or not
Malcom X, by any means
Many fourteen stuffed in my denim jeans
As-Salamu Alaykum Wa alaikum as salaam
Whatever your religion, kiss the ring on the Don
Real nigga, street certified, hit the streets whip cost three thirty five
Marching for cars, they put a hole in it
Start the applause, a rebel soul lifted
Preaching for the paper paparazzi, federales severe rallies, massacre lives
Teaching to Shabazz that's Malik on behind the grass
Corruption over cash, leave them leaking in the cask'
Ain't better, you better rebel, smell cheddar and shells
Malcolm ? platinum in Africa when he sat in a cell
My religion the kitchens, papa formulas
Benjamins to make sure my pockets abnormal
My philosophy is rocks and weed, a partna lean, the glock will squeeze
Niggas clocking dollars don't know how to read with mouths to feed
It's hard when starving Marcus Garvey messed with Malcolm Little
Knowledge Was obtained, fuck your chains and your master nigga
We in the field building muscle while you watch the house
And dusting off the porcelain and open when their cock is out
Pork on the fork, widen the pot
By any means if you like it or not
Malcom X, by any means
Many fourteen stuffed in my denim jeans
As-Salamu Alaykum Wa alaikum as salaam
Whatever your religion, kiss the ring on the Don
Real nigga, street certified, hit the streets whip cost three thirty five
The song "By Any Means" is a collaboration between Rick Ross, Wale, Pill and Meek Mill, and is featured on Rick Ross's album "Self Made, Vol. 1". The lyrics of this song invoke the spirit of Malcolm X and his philosophy of achieving freedom for Black people by any means necessary, even if it involves violent resistance. The first line of the song, "Pork on the fork, widen the pot" is a reference to the poverty and hunger faced by Black people, who often had to rely on cheap, unhealthy foods like pork. The line "By any means if you like it or not" encapsulates the song's central message that Black people will do whatever it takes to fight against oppression and injustice.
Line by Line Meaning
Pork on the fork, widen the pot
No pork on the fork, but it's white in the pot, we charge up whether you like it or not
By any means if you like it or not
We will succeed by any means necessary, whether you approve or not
Malcolm X, by any means
We take inspiration from Malcolm X's unwavering commitment to black empowerment
Many fourteen stuffed in my denim jeans
I carry multiple 14-round magazines of ammunition in my jeans
As-Salamu Alaykum Wa alaikum as salaam
We greet people of all religions, but you must still show respect to the boss
Whatever your religion, kiss the ring on the Don
No matter your faith, you must show respect and loyalty to the leader
Real nigga, street certified, hit the streets whip cost three thirty five
I am a genuine person with street credibility, and my car cost $335K
Marching for cars, they put a hole in it
People fight for material wealth, but this often leads to destruction
Start the applause, a rebel soul lifted
I am proud to be a rebel who stands against societal and governmental corruption
Preaching for the paper paparazzi, federales severe rallies, massacre lives
The media and government try to enforce their narratives and agendas, even if it leads to violence and death
Teaching to Shabazz that's Malik on behind the grass
We are spreading the message of black empowerment, influenced by the teachings of Malcolm X
Corruption over cash, leave them leaking in the cask'
Those who prioritize corruption and greed will ultimately meet a violent end
My religion the kitchens, papa formulas
My religion is the creation of wealth through cooking and selling drugs
Benjamins to make sure my pockets abnormal
I use money as a means of distinguishing myself from others
My philosophy is rocks and weed, a partna lean, the glock will squeeze
I prioritize selling drugs and using guns to protect myself and my profits
Niggas clocking dollars don't know how to read with mouths to feed
People who prioritize making money often lack education, but still have family to support
We in the field building muscle while you watch the house
We are working hard to make progress while others only observe
And dusting off the porcelain and open when their cock is out
We are prepared to take action when our enemies show weakness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OLUBOWALE VICTOR AKINTIMEHIN, ROBERT WILLIAMS, TYRONE RIVERS, WILLIAM ROBERTS, ANTOINE KEARNEY, DEMETRIUS ELLERBEE
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Chorus: Rick Ross]
Pork on the fork, white in the pot
By any means, if ya like it or not
Malcolm X, by any means
Mini fourteen stuffed in my denim jeans
As-salāmu 'alaykum, wa 'alaykum-salām
Whatever your religion, kiss the ring on the don
Real nigga, street certified
Hit the streets, whip cost three-thirty-five
[Verse 1: Meek Mill]
No pork on the fork, but it's white in the pot
We charging you niggas up you like it or not
Drop the work off the scale, throw some ice in the pot
Then let that Arm & Hammer hammer it right to a lot
Tryna whip a Rollie, or a Cartier
Shout out to this Pyrex that bought this Audemeer
Oops, I meant Audemar, my whole team got 'em
You loving the same bitch my whole team poppin'
One hundred though, I'm wherever that money go
Glock 9 in my underclothes, you cop two of 'em, we frontin' four
Fuck niggas, we don't fuck with those
Bad bitches, never loved them though
Keep them round but never trust them though
This 62 so comfortable, hah!
I'm a field nigga, you a house nigga
I'm a real nigga, and you's a mouse nigga
Code rat, which means you code red
But I don't knock you, I just blame it on your old head, rats!
[Chorus: Rick Ross]
Pork on the fork, white in the pot
By any means, if ya like it or not
Malcolm X, by any means
Mini fourteen stuffed in my denim jeans
As-salāmu 'alaykum, wa 'alaykum-salām
Whatever your religion, kiss the ring on the don
Real nigga, street certified
Hit the streets, whip cost three-thirty-five
[Verse 2: Wale]
Yeah, Wale though, uh
Malcolm X, get yo hand out my pocket
Some niggas walkin' with death, guess they ran out of options
Tell them niggas we movin', tell them niggas to do it
I swear we going H.A.M., though some of my niggas Sunni
They burn on every block, snitches here don't got no heart
Shit ain't been the same since Ronald Reagan helped Plymouth Rock
And we ain't land on it, Mr. Reagan
But it's gon make us rich, Mr. Reagan
Now, as-salāmu 'alaykum, wa 'alaykum-salām
She kneel down every Friday and then go to Jummah
Let 'em play with her box, she give the greatest top
She say these niggas is her prey and she makes Salat
Word, how they say that we not fly? How they say that we not workin'?
They just need convincing like Malcolm Little 'fore he converted
I'm on my deen, Inshallah, I'ma get her right
On the Bible, you can run but you can't hide
[Chorus: Rick Ross]
Pork on the fork, white in the pot
By any means, if ya like it or not
Malcolm X, by any means
Mini fourteen stuffed in my denim jeans
As-salāmu 'alaykum, wa 'alaykum-salām
Whatever your religion, kiss the ring on the don
Real nigga, street certified
Hit the streets, whip cost three-thirty-five
[Verse 3: Pill]
Marchin' for cause, they put a hole in it
Start the applause, a rebel soul lifted
Preachin' for the paper, paparazzi, federales
Several rallies mask Allah's teachings through Shabazz
That's Malik, Omaha, Nebras
Corruption over cash, leave 'em leakin' in the cask'
Aim better, you better rebel, the smell of that cheddar and shells
Malcolm vision platinum in Africa when sat in that cell
My religion the kitchen, proper formulas
Benjamins to make sure my pockets have an abnormal bulge
My philosophy is rocks and weed, a pot to lean, a Glock to squeeze
Niggas clockin' dollars don't know how to read with mouths to feed
It's hard when starvin', Marcus Garvey mixed with Malcolm Little
Knowledge was obtained, fuck your chains and your master, nigga
We in the field buildin' muscle while you watch the house
And dustin' off the porcelain and open when they cock is out
[Chorus: Rick Ross]
Pork on the fork, white in the pot
By any means, if ya like it or not
Malcolm X, by any means
Mini fourteen stuffed in my denim jeans
As-salāmu 'alaykum, wa 'alaykum-salām
Whatever your religion, kiss the ring on the don
Real nigga, street certified
Hit the streets, whip cost three-thirty-five
[Outro]
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“BY ANY MEANS” TRACK INFO
FeaturingMeek Mill, Pill & Rick Ross
Produced ByLil' Lody
Written ByRick Ross, Pill, Meek Mill & Wale
Release DateMay 10, 2011
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@ty_muaythai1636
Yo on the Bible you Qu-ran but, you can’t hide!
One of the hardest lines ever! 🔥
@Rainmanthereal
This track primes me so hard, I'm starting to believe in me again.
@topflight7951
BELIEVE
@mcfrisko834
2021 and this shit still bangs heavy 🔥
@mojomanebaby
2022 I'm rocking
@JohnnyQuest856
"On the Bible, you Qua'ran but you can't hide!!!" 🔥🔥🔥
@moviearchives9613
I think he is saying "on the bible you can run but you cant hide"
@raceanadreamcargrameater6227
@@moviearchives9613 shut up
@genericgoon5179
Still the coldest shit I've ever heard
@Og.gambino_
@@moviearchives9613 shut tf up