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.
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Rick Ross Lyrics
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Thoughts of you and I still kill me slow
And every night I feel you in my dreams
You're all I know, I can't let go
Guilty pleasures late night, I call it innocent
Hear you play a lot of games, a couple instruments
Snapchat wars and I got her role playing
Hustle is a code ain't no limit to this dope
Invest time pen rhymes now I got it so boss
Invest into a weak woman one becomes weak
Reflection of the man truly I'm a born king
Rose from the sewers while you was in the subs
Coach show love first class now that's us
Spilling champagne you should see the smile on us
Congratulations from the ones who tried to style on us
Even though I try, I can't let go
Thoughts of you and I still kill me slow
And every night I feel you in my dreams
You're all I know, I can't let you go
Yes I'm single and wealthy, if you freaky then tell me
Never run from your past still photobombing your selfie
Was we ready for this move really honestly
Did you ever have the tools to really honor me
Well I fell in love and I had a great time
Now I'm back out on the streets no more face times
For the have nots I could've been a mascot
A lil timid with these women on my cash route
Counting paper in the ghetto underneath my rag top
Money come and go exception is my stash spot
Black bag black dollar on the black market
Mariah Carey, Renzel, trending topic
Even though I try, I can't let go
Thoughts of you and I still kill me slow
And every night I feel you in my dreams
You're all I know, I can't let you go
My chick bad, lookin' like a bag of money
Shawtyy got her mind right, send the wire in the morning'
She got me caught up in the moment
She got me caught up in the moment
The lyrics of "Can't Say No" by Rick Ross depicts the struggle of moving on from a past romantic relationship. The singer is haunted by memories of his past love interest and finds it difficult to forget about her. He constantly dreams of her and is reminded of her in everything he does. He even engages in guilty pleasures to distract himself but is still unable to let go.
Furthermore, the song delves into themes of wealth and success. The singer boasts about his financial status and how he has risen to the top. He also reflects on his past mistakes, particularly investing in a weak woman that made him weak. He acknowledges the importance of being with someone who reflects his true worth and recognizes him as a born king.
Overall, "Can't Say No" by Rick Ross is a reflective and introspective song that explores themes of love, wealth, and self-worth.
Line by Line Meaning
Even though I try, I can't let go
I'm still not able to forget about you no matter how hard I try
Thoughts of you and I still kill me slow
Thinking about us makes me feel terrible and drags me down
And every night I feel you in my dreams
I dream about you every night and can't escape your memory
You're all I know, I can't let go
You're still the only thing I think about and can't move on from
Guilty pleasures late night, I call it innocent
I indulge in things I shouldn't be doing but pretend they're harmless
Hear you play a lot of games, a couple instruments
I know you're not genuine and play around with people's emotions
Snapchat wars and I got her role playing
We play games with each other on Snapchat and pretend to be different people
She got her own man, tell him that your phone dead
She has a boyfriend but we pretend to be disconnected to hide our conversations
Hustle is a code ain't no limit to this dope
My way of living is to hustle and make money, and there's no limit to what I can achieve
Invest time pen rhymes now I got it so boss
I invested my time writing rap lyrics, and now I'm super successful
Invest into a weak woman one becomes weak
If you invest your time and energy into someone who's weak or not good for you, you become weaker
Reflection of the man truly I'm a born king
I believe I'm born to be a leader and a king, and my actions reflect that
Rose from the sewers while you was in the subs
I came up from the bottom while you were still struggling at a lower level
Coach show love first class now that's us
I give love and appreciation to those around me and live a first-class lifestyle with my team
Spilling champagne you should see the smile on us
We're so happy and celebratory that we even spill champagne, and it's an amazing sight
Congratulations from the ones who tried to style on us
People who once tried to put us down are now congratulating us on our success
Yes I'm single and wealthy, if you freaky then tell me
I'm rich and single, and if you're into that kind of thing, then let me know
Never run from your past still photobombing your selfie
It's important not to forget your past and experiences, even when you're taking photos of yourself
Was we ready for this move really honestly
Were we truly prepared for this next step in our lives?
Did you ever have the tools to really honor me
Did you have what it takes to respect and value our relationship?
Well I fell in love and I had a great time
I fell in love and enjoyed my time with that person
Now I'm back out on the streets no more face times
Now I'm single and back to my usual lifestyle without video chats
For the have nots I could've been a mascot
I could've become a symbol for those who don't have much
A lil timid with these women on my cash route
I'm a bit cautious when it comes to women because they're after my money
Counting paper in the ghetto underneath my rag top
I'm still making money in the ghetto despite my luxurious car
Money come and go exception is my stash spot
Money is temporary, but my stash spot is my exception for safekeeping
Black bag black dollar on the black market
I have a lot of money that's hidden and not traceable on the black market
Mariah Carey, Renzel, trending topic
I'm trending and popular like Mariah Carey and Rick Ross
My chick bad, lookin' like a bag of money
My girl is gorgeous and rich-looking
Shawtyy got her mind right, send the wire in the morning'
My girl has her priorities straight and we send each other money
She got me caught up in the moment
I'm lost in the moment, thanks to my girl
She got me caught up in the moment
I'm lost in the moment, thanks to my girl
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM ROBERTS, MARIAH CAREY, WALTER AFANASIEFF, JONATHAN ROTEM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Frankie Figgas
AYEEEE FINALLY GOT TO SEE THE VIDEO TO THIS EXCLUSIVE TRACK!!!
Tony and Richie IT WAS A DEFINITE BLESSING TO GET TO HERE THIS UNRELEASED TRACK BEFORE YALL MADE THE VIDEO!
I WAS HIS DRIVER IN VEGAS BEFORE THE VIDEO SHOOT!!
SOLID AND REAL TO THE CORE!!
Richie Evans 🙏🙏🙏🔥🔥🔥
I heard it first yall!
I knew this was gunna be A FUCKING BANGER!!!🔥🔥🔥💰
Keep up the hustle my BOY!
BWS/MMG
-FRANKIE FIGGAS
Meyne Gregoire
Damn, what a dope track 👌🏿 🔥 🔥 🔥. Nice collab indeed! Smooth, brilliant 🦍
angelica weise
ON FIRE!! 🔥🔥 This is on repeat on my playlist!
Ms Martinez
This song is such a vibe! Can’t wait for it to warm up in Phoenix so I can blast this with the windows down for everyone to hear!
Freakin Mexarican
I feel ya my G I'm in the Chi
Kelvin Aidoo
Wow…..surprised this hasn’t gotten a million views……Vedo with the vocals, Ross and Richie with the smooth flow….crazy tune🔥🔥
olga gilmore
Such a nice beat and mix! SO DOPE! ON FIRE! 🔥🔥
Rachid Mazzouji
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Chelsea Adams
One of the most fantastic and lovely songs I've ever heard.
Lisa Pearlman
Love your new EP Richie!! Keep it coming, legend! This a great song& video! Fire!!🔥🔥🔥
jen
this artist goes crazy, just found him this morning and hit music is so fire. Can't wait to see him blow up FAST.