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.
Color Money
Rick Ross Lyrics
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Trappin for the color money
Make it happen for the color money
305 nigga
You know what it is
If you wanna get a block then you should see the man
Diamonds all through the watch and you should see the band
Got her selling pussy for the love of the money
Indictments coming and I really think they coming for me
In the box Chevy pussy nigga gunning for me
Catch a flight to Paris time to get some other money
You still alive cuz you niggas still running from me
Get it down even if a nigga momma know me
Put it down quarter key in every category
If you real all we kill for is color money
Fuck where you from cuz all we deal with is color money
I got a duffle bag that I wanna shop with
Or get another double R to cut the top with
Or hit the booty club to go and get some pussy whip
I might buy a bitch a Benz if he pussy whip
Color money
Color money
Blackjack Black Bottles with the Black Cards
Only nigga that you know with two NASCAR's
Sell a lot of record but I make a brick jump
Make her sign a prenup just to get my dick sucked
Color money got your bitch out on a world tour
My lil homie made a million on his girl tour
We back to back and down to whack a nigga unborn
Miami niggas got them changing all the gun laws
So run Forrest got some shooters and they dying too
I got more money than that pussy that you're signed to
Survive who call this a color money conversation
A hundred stacks will cover everything I'm contemplating
Full confrontation home invasion for the quarter key
Them cheap ass condos ain't the safest place you want to be
Call up my C.O. but you better not go call police
So when I see you I'ma give you what you wanna see
You wanna see?
Color money
Color money
Rob a nigga close to me you better bring it back
Until the day we even steven tell you bring it back
Red rubies on they can't believe a nigga rap
Color money still feed niggas in the trap
They got the Rolie with the red face
The red ring nigga looking like a fair case
Fuck all these rappers real talk cuz I ain't fucking with em
Double M we balling way harder than Puff and em
It ain't no love loss I only see one boss
You looking at him when they got the guns going off
And all the bitches on the staff and they get a check
So bust it open never test a nigga intellect
Color money
Color money
In Rick Ross's song Color Money, he is rapping about the importance of money and how he will do anything to keep on making it. The terms "color money" refer to the cash coming from illegal activities, such as drug dealing, which has turned into a culture in Miami, represented by people like Rick Ross. He speaks about how he is always on the move, doing everything from trapping to selling records to stay on top of the game. In the song, Rick Ross glamorizes the lifestyle of a hustler, with luxurious cars, jewels, girls, and guns. He taunts his enemies by saying that whatever they do, he will always outdo them, whether in their music or in their illegal ventures.
Rick Ross takes pride in his accomplishments, and it's evident when he mentions that he has sold many records while still making a lot of illicit money on the side. He is confident that he can handle any situation because of his immense wealth and power, threatening anyone who comes in his path. The song's lyrics reveal the harsh reality of life in the streets, where it's a matter of survival of the fittest, and those who are weak get left behind. Rick Ross's assertive tone with a polished hip hop beat makes the song a perfect representation of his hustle.
Line by Line Meaning
Trappin for the color money
Making money through illegal methods
Make it happen for the color money
Doing whatever it takes to earn money
305 nigga
From Miami, Florida
You know what it is
You understand the lifestyle and what it takes to make money in this world
If you wanna get a block then you should see the man
To purchase drugs, you need to know the right person to buy from
Diamonds all through the watch and you should see the band
My watch is covered in diamonds and looks impressive
Bottle in the club got me screaming color money
Drinking expensive bottles in the club to show off my wealth
Got her selling pussy for the love of the money
I have a woman selling her body for cash
Indictments coming and I really think they coming for me
I'm worried about getting arrested for illegal activities
In the box Chevy pussy nigga gunning for me
Someone is trying to kill me while I'm driving my Chevy
Catch a flight to Paris time to get some other money
Traveling internationally to make even more money
You still alive cuz you niggas still running from me
People who owe me money are avoiding me to stay alive
Get it down even if a nigga momma know me
I don't care who knows that I'm involved in illegal activities
Put it down quarter key in every category
I'm successful in every aspect of my illegal business
If you real all we kill for is color money
Those who are truly loyal to me will do whatever it takes to make money
Fuck where you from cuz all we deal with is color money
We are only interested in making money and don't care where you're from
I got a duffle bag that I wanna shop with
I have a lot of money to spend
Or get another double R to cut the top with
I can afford to buy another Rolls-Royce and customize it
Or hit the booty club to go and get some pussy whip
Going to a strip club to spend money and have a good time
I might buy a bitch a Benz if he pussy whip
I'll spend money to keep someone devoted to me
Blackjack Black Bottles with the Black Cards
Drinking expensive bottles of alcohol and gambling with high-stakes cards
Only nigga that you know with two NASCAR's
I'm the only person you know who owns two NASCAR cars
Sell a lot of record but I make a brick jump
Even though I have a successful music career, I make more money through illegal activity
Make her sign a prenup just to get my dick sucked
I make sure to protect my wealth even when engaging in sexual activity
Color money got your bitch out on a world tour
My wealth allows me to fund the lifestyle of others, including a woman who's traveling the world
My lil homie made a million on his girl tour
My friend made a lot of money while accompanying a popular female artist on tour
We back to back and down to whack a nigga unborn
My associates and I are ready to kill anyone who threatens us, even if it means harming their unborn child
Miami niggas got them changing all the gun laws
My group's use of guns has made lawmakers in Miami change gun laws
So run Forrest got some shooters and they dying too
Even those who try to escape or hide from us will be killed by people on my team
I got more money than that pussy that you're signed to
I have more wealth than your current business partner
Survive who call this a color money conversation
This discussion is about making money through illegal means and staying alive in that world
A hundred stacks will cover everything I'm contemplating
With a hundred thousand dollars, I can pay for everything I'm thinking about doing
Full confrontation home invasion for the quarter key
I'm willing to risk everything to obtain large quantities of drugs
Them cheap ass condos ain't the safest place you want to be
Living in inexpensive apartments can be dangerous in my line of work
Call up my C.O. but you better not go call police
I'm willing to handle any conflicts with my superiors myself, and not bring the authorities into it
So when I see you I'ma give you what you wanna see
I'll show you the violent and ruthless side of me that you expect to see
Rob a nigga close to me you better bring it back
If someone close to me steals from me, they better be prepared to return it
Until the day we even steven tell you bring it back
I won't stop until we're even and the wrong has been made right
Red rubies on they can't believe a nigga rap
People are surprised that I'm able to make money through rap music as well as illegal activity
Color money still feed niggas in the trap
My wealth still supports those who are involved in the drug trade
They got the Rolie with the red face
Other people have expensive watches too, but mine stands out with a red face
The red ring nigga looking like a fair case
My red diamond ring looks so valuable that I'm a walking target for thieves
Fuck all these rappers real talk cuz I ain't fucking with em
I don't care about other rappers because they can't match my wealth or lifestyle
Double M we balling way harder than Puff and em
My record company is more successful and wealthy than that of P. Diddy and other leading figures in hip-hop
It ain't no love loss I only see one boss
In this world, only one person has the most wealth, power, and control - me
You looking at him when they got the guns going off
When things escalate to violence and guns are being fired, I'm the one in charge
And all the bitches on the staff and they get a check
All women working for me are paid employees
So bust it open never test a nigga intellect
If you work for me, don't try to be smart or challenge me - just do your job and be loyal
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dwayne Leon Richardson, William Leonard Roberts
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pitchsolo
If this track doesn't get you to squeeze that last rep in the gym...
There's no hope for you...take your ass to the library and do some research on marshmallows, pillows and all things soft.
(i say that respectfully)
Rooooooozaaaaaaaay!
@damoseiiifilms130
2023 floating down the highway blasting this shit
@BlessedSoul9504
I just remembered this shit ong was jus thinking bout that color money 😂🔥
@rawbrenaissance.
Ross was flowing on this
@Waxleone
this shit go hard
@heatonthefeet
+Music Guru he snapped rt
@StlyeEasy93
Beat is insane
@mikecashj4467
shit wack
@StlyeEasy93
+johnny wells prolly got no beat in the trunk shawty
@liltunechijr7273
+mike cash j it is wack lol
@natef.8870
Rozay killed it.#MMG