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.
DJ Khaled Interlude
Rick Ross Lyrics
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I hope your all enjoying yourselfs
This is the dj khaled throwing down to aka the big dog pitbull terrasquadian aka we da best aka dade county 305 the movement
We are here forever
We survive through Every storm any weather any road block any fuck nigga
We here forever and we ain't never gonna stop Rick Ross is the defination of the projects Ricky Ross is the defination of the ghetto Rick Ross is the defination of the slums Rick Ross is the Streets you see Rick Ross is like the poor People President he represents the struggle he's the level of the hustle I am dj khaled and I'm gonna stand beside Rick Ross for the of my life through the good times through the bad times see we will never be stopped Never cause we the muthafucking best
Eh yo E class man hold this man my machine broke from countin to much Cash Belive that haha
The lyrics to Rick Ross's song DJ Khaled Interlude are a testament to the rapper's ability to survive and thrive in the face of adversity. Over the course of the song, DJ Khaled praises Ross for his resilience and his unwavering commitment to his community. Ross is described as the embodiment of the projects, the ghetto, and the slums. He represents the struggle of the poor and disenfranchised, and he is held up as a symbol of hope and perseverance.
DJ Khaled's words also reflect his own loyalty to Ross and his belief in the power of their partnership. He promises to stand by Ross through thick and thin, to support him in good times and bad, and to never let anything stop them. This message is delivered with a sense of pride and confidence, as though there is nothing that the two of them can't overcome together.
Overall, these lyrics offer a powerful and uplifting message about the importance of community, resilience, and perseverance. They celebrate the strength and resilience of those who have come from difficult backgrounds and overcome the odds, and they inspire listeners to believe in themselves and their ability to succeed, no matter what challenges they may face.
Line by Line Meaning
Trilla
Announcing the title of the song
I hope your all enjoying yourselfs
Expressing the hope that everyone is having a good time
This is the dj khaled throwing down to aka the big dog pitbull terrasquadian aka we da best aka dade county 305 the movement
Introducing himself and calling out his various aliases and affiliations
We are here forever
Asserting the enduring nature of their presence in the music industry
We survive through Every storm any weather any road block any fuck nigga
Bravado-filled declaration that they can weather any adversity
We here forever and we ain't never gonna stop
Reiterating the lasting nature of their success and their determination to continue
Rick Ross is the defination of the projects Ricky Ross is the defination of the ghetto Rick Ross is the defination of the slums Rick Ross is the Streets
Paying homage to Rick Ross's upbringing and asserting his authenticity as a street rapper
you see Rick Ross is like the poor People President he represents the struggle he's the level of the hustle
Comparing Rick Ross to a political figure who represents and empathizes with the everyday struggles of the poor and working-class communities
I am dj khaled and I'm gonna stand beside Rick Ross for the of my life through the good times through the bad times
Declaring his loyalty and commitment to Rick Ross through thick and thin
see we will never be stopped Never cause we the muthafucking best
Confidently asserting their dominance in the rap game and expressing the belief that nothing can stop them
Eh yo E class man hold this man my machine broke from countin to much Cash Belive that haha
Joking about the amount of money they have and passing it off to someone else to hold
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: WILLIAM ROBERTS
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