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.
Cross That Line Version )
Rick Ross Lyrics
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Convict [echo]
Up Front
Yeah...
Convikt Muzik
[Rick Ross talking (Akon)]
Ross.. (ohhh)
[Chorus:]
If you ever cross that line
I guarantee ya there'll be nothin' to save ya
I got a whole bunch of gorillas ready to pull the trigga
And we all for that paper
Comin' from a life of crime
Tryna be on my best behavior
You see my rep's gettin' bigger but still that same nigga bustin' shots at them haters
But only if you cross that line
(Hold up, Hold up)
I was birthed in the crackhouse
But what made it worse every first is a??
Little brother knowin' life illegal
No toys just playin' wit pipes and needles
I'm gon' find knights and regals
Five thousand dollars on the paint just so life will see ya
Green cards for the free lunch
Now his green cards scream larger than seats crush
Big guns for the other side
Nigga try me I'ma teach his momma homicide
I wanna see his momma eyes
I done cried 20 years now I'm runnin' dry
[Chorus:]
Don't cross that line
Hopin' that you don't cross that line
Don't cross that line,
Baby don't cross that line
When I'm low on funds, I'ma load up guns
Slap ya in the head I'ma open one
African in bed, she just hope I'm done
See the voodoo priest then the coke gon' come
Open up a drum, I'm eatin' Oprah crumbs
Got poor credit, got whore debit
Walk in the 40-40 I'ma score, bet it
Four tennis chains hoe, I'm progetic
But the four pellets will getcha prosthetics
If you don't get it, just don't let it
A life sentence is a life sentence
All my homies got 'em, they just like business
[Chorus:]
Don't cross that line
Hopin' that you don't cross that line
Don't cross that line,
Baby don't cross that line
Don't push me nigga, I ain't pussy nigga
You "would be" killas, that is "could be" nigga
The last minute of your last breath
I'm the last entrance right before your last step
Shot a, Block papa, my block gotta
Cross the line - pay the fine (Ross) cop dollas
The motto - you're age, creed, or color nigga
Can't cut it stay choppin' through the butter nigga
Critics wonder will I last long
Even though I showed my ass on my last song
I gets my mash on(Ross), no mask on(Ross), Cross Ross baby it'll be a sad song
[Chorus:]
Don't cross that line
Hopin' that you don't cross that line
Don't cross that line,
Baby don't cross that line
The lyrics of "Cross That Line" by Rick Ross featuring Akon highlight the struggles that the duo faced in their past lives, and how it shaped their current personalities. Akon starts off the song by stating that he is from Convikt Muzik, followed by Rick Ross, who signals his presence with the "Triple C's" signature call. The chorus emphasizes that now that they are successful, they have no tolerance for anyone who crosses them, and they won't hesitate to kill anyone who poses a threat to their business.
Rick Ross talks about growing up in a crackhouse and how he had no toys growing up. Instead, he played with pipes and needles because his life was illegal. Ross discusses how he wants to see his mother's eyes upon murdering his enemies' mothers because for 20 years, he has been crying, and he's run out of tears. Akon brings a different tone to the song, claiming that he will open up guns when he has low funds and get his funds from drug trafficking.
The final verse emphasizes that the duo is not to be messed with. "Don't push me nigga, I ain't pussy nigga, You "would be" killas, that is "could be" nigga," Ross declares in the third verse, signaling that he is not afraid of anyone, including those who walk with the facade of being gangstas. Overall, the song highlights the struggles that Rick Ross and Akon encountered in their past and how their backgrounds shaped the person they are today.
Line by Line Meaning
If you ever cross that line
If you dare to cross the line
I guarantee ya there'll be nothin' to save ya
You won't have any protection or backup.
I got a whole bunch of gorillas ready to pull the trigga
I have many dangerous people at my disposal who are ready to use their firearms.
And we all for that paper
We're all about getting money at all costs.
Comin' from a life of crime
Having been raised in a life of illegal activity
Tryna be on my best behavior
I'm trying to behave well and stay out of trouble.
You see my rep's gettin' bigger but still that same nigga bustin' shots at them haters
Although my reputation is growing, I am still the same person who takes actions against those who are against me.
But only if you cross that line
But only if someone crosses the boundaries set by me.
I was birthed in the crackhouse
I was born in a place where drugs were sold.
But what made it worse every first is a??
But what made it worse is that every time we started selling drugs, there were new problems.
Little brother knowin' life illegal
My younger brother was aware of such an illegal lifestyle.
No toys just playin' wit pipes and needles
We didn't have toys, just played with drug paraphernalia.
I'm gon' find knights and regals
I will find individuals who have cars with valuable custom parts.
Five thousand dollars on the paint just so life will see ya
I spend 5000 dollars just so people can notice me when I drive past.
Green cards for the free lunch
I use green pre-paid cards to buy free school meals.
Now his green cards scream larger than seats crush
Now my money is too large to be stored on these small green cards.
Big guns for the other side
I have big firearms to protect myself against others.
Nigga try me I'ma teach his momma homicide
If someone tries to harm me, I will take vengeance on their family.
I wanna see his momma eyes
I want the mother of the person who tried to harm me to witness my revenge.
I done cried 20 years now I'm runnin' dry
I have been emotional about this life for many years and now I'm running out of emotions and patience.
When I'm low on funds, I'ma load up guns
When I'm running low on money, I prepare myself for violence.
Slap ya in the head I'ma open one
If I hit you in the head, I might make a hole in it.
African in bed, she just hope I'm done
The African woman in bed with me just wants me to finish.
See the voodoo priest then the coke gon' come
Once I see my voodoo practitioner, the cocaine will be available soon after.
Open up a drum, I'm eatin' Oprah crumbs
Once I open a container, I'll feast on the scraps inside.
Got poor credit, got whore debit
My credit is terrible and I owe money to many people.
Walk in the 40-40 I'ma score, bet it
I'll definitely do well if I go to the 40-40 Club.
Four tennis chains hoe, I'm progetic
I wear four expensive diamond chains, showing off my wealth.
But the four pellets will getcha prosthetics
But the four bullets that will hit you could result in the loss of your limbs.
If you don't get it, just don't let it
If you can't understand this, then just forget about it.
A life sentence is a life sentence
A person will live the rest of their life in prison as a punishment.
All my homies got 'em, they just like business
All of my friends have served life sentences and don't think it's a big deal.
Don't push me nigga, I ain't pussy nigga
Don't try to provoke or bully me because I'm not weak.
You "would be" killas, that is "could be" nigga
You pretend to be dangerous, but that's not actually the case.
The last minute of your last breath
The moment before you die.
I'm the last entrance right before your last step
I will be the last person you see before you die.
Shot a, Block papa, my block gotta
I shoot guns, earn money, and control my neighborhood.
Cross the line - pay the fine (Ross) cop dollas
If someone violates my boundaries, they will pay the expensive price of dealing with the police.
The motto - your age, creed, or color nigga
My guiding principle is to view everyone equally, irrelevant of their age, beliefs or ethnicity.
Can't cut it stay choppin' through the butter nigga
If you're not good enough, then don't bother trying.
Critics wonder will I last long
People are unsure whether I will be successful in the long term.
Even though I showed my ass on my last song
Even though I was foolish on my previous track.
I gets my mash on(Ross), no mask on(Ross), Cross Ross baby it'll be a sad song
I will take action without hiding my identity, even if this leads to a negative outcome.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM ROBERTS, ALIAUNE THIAM
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