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.
Gunplay
Rick Ross Lyrics
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Ain't where I wanna be but I got a few hundreds
A lot of talk on the streets like a nigga crossin' me
Well that's somethin' I gotta see
Is it how my chain swings, tired of ma face
Tellin' lies getting niggas wives tied up and raped
Similar to tha mob deeper than a rap
All you niggas gettin' robbed all the cellphones tapped
Yea they want a nigga dead
They envy my success
To be loved, to be loved
Oh what a feelin' hundred rounds in tha drum
Niggas gettin' wacked no sympathy for the soft
Niggas snitchin' I know bitches who clippin' your dick off
I'm a boss champagne with the steak
Pink rose jay sittin' ace by tha case
Brisco line to young nigga what it do
He gotta pretty shone and he wanna bring her through, that's love
We go bac to tha blue house and if she bad enough may take her to tha new house
My Maserati be tha new body
Got your girl panties wetter than a pool party
I got her sleepin' in the king size
Last night I had tha bitch sittin ring side
[Chorus]
You wanna go that route
Go there
I been on this road before (uh huh)
I know gun play, you know gun play (yea)
I'm shootin' for tha win but ready for tha loss
Both bags on the tip on my finger yelling bring it
I'm swingin' that iron (that Iron) when I'm swingin' that iron (that iron)
Ain't thinkin' bout time, ain't thinkin' bout mine, ain't thinkin' bout dying
My nigga so street
My swisha so sweet
All this money on the table
How a nigga gon sleep
Speculations on my deal
It was over ten mil
Blowin' herb chauffeur plus home in new zeal
Beat the case like gotti
We the trill murder ink
I erased slip and slide
They rainy in the mink
Look dead in her eye
Its tha end of the road
In the purple maybach means that I'm gettin' more dough
Smell the Cristian Dior
I used to be poor
When you cross Florida lines boy I'm your leor
Boobi boys steal
Boobi boys real
You can name alot of lames that the boobi boys killed
Brisco line to young nigga what it do
Said he gotta couple kilos and he wanna bring 'em through
That's love
We go back to tha blue house
And if he brought enough I may buy me a new house
You wanna go that route
Go there
I been on this road before (uh huh)
I know gun play, you know gun play (yea)
Shootin' for tha win but ready for tha loss
Both bags on the tip on my finger yelling bring it
I'm swingin' that iron (that Iron) I'm swingin' that iron (that iron)
Ain't thinkin' bout time, ain't thinkin' bout mine ain't thinkin' bout dying
Nigga how I'm living
Damn near dying
For every digit I get
Fuck they know bout that
I ain't never put shit on the line
Jus' shit in they rhyme
I shoot a nigga shit on a rhyme
Wanna bet nigga, you ain't a threat nigga
Never seen a laptop in tha projects nigga
Just powder, cut with comet, fuck them comics
Convicts and buyin' it
If they ain't coppin' or fryin' it
Then don't get a nigga fired up behind sum fuck shyt ma nigga don't want this
Who that, who that behind the curtain I'll merk 'em
Wizard of oz niggas, hiding behind money
Hiding behind luxury
I see em shootin' up all that fuck shit
Its gettin' ugly
Got torch on the line said he got a couple nuns I tol' him grab to koo'
Bring em on through.
You wanna go that route
Been on this road before (uh huh)
I know gun play, you know gun play (yea)
Shootin' for tha win but ready for tha loss
Both bags on the tip on my finger yelling bring it
I'm swingin' that iron (that Iron) I'm swingin' that iron (that iron)
Ain't thinkin' bout time,ain't thinkin' bout mine ain't thinkin' bout dying
The lyrics of Rick Ross's song Gunplay are a reflection of his experience with the street lifestyle. The opening lines of the song suggest that Ross is not satisfied with his current financial situation, indicating that he desires more money despite his success. Ross also mentions the talk on the street about someone crossing him, and how he must see it. This line can be interpreted as Ross's warning to anyone trying to mess with him.
The lyrics also reference Ross's violent past, mentioning how he is deeper than a rap and that all the people around him are getting robbed and tapped phone lines. People also envy his success and want him dead. In the very end, Ross refers to his motto towards life, which is about not thinking about time, money or death, and embracing the present moment.
Overall, the lyrics are centered around Ross's tough persona and his experiences in the street life. The song highlights his ability to handle any situation, and how he is always ready to face his enemies.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sittin' at the table countin' my money
Reflecting on my wealth
Ain't where I wanna be but I got a few hundreds
Not fully satisfied with my current situation despite having some money
A lot of talk on the streets like a nigga crossin' me
People spreading rumors about me being betrayed
Well that's somethin' I gotta see
I must investigate this myself
Is it how my chain swings, tired of ma face
Wondering if people are envious of my bling and tired of public scrutiny
Tellin' lies getting niggas wives tied up and raped
Accused of being involved in heinous criminal activity
Similar to tha mob deeper than a rap
I operate like a mafia and my world is beyond music
All you niggas gettin' robbed all the cellphones tapped
My crew is involved in stealing and surveillance
Bullet in my head, bullet in my chest
I constantly face the danger of being killed
Yea they want a nigga dead
There are people who want me dead
They envy my success
They are jealous of my achievements
To be loved, to be loved
All I want is to be loved
Oh what a feelin' hundred rounds in tha drum
I feel powerful with a hundred rounds of ammo in my gun
Niggas gettin' wacked no sympathy for the soft
Anyone who gets in my way will be ruthlessly dealt with
Niggas snitchin' I know bitches who clippin' your dick off
People who betray me will suffer terrible consequences
I'm a boss champagne with the steak
I'm in charge, enjoying the good life with champagne and steak
Pink rose jay sittin' ace by tha case
I'm living in luxury with pink roses, blackjack and cash
Brisco line to young nigga what it do
Speaking to my friend Brisco about what's happening
He gotta pretty shone and he wanna bring her through, that's love
He wants to introduce me to his pretty lady friend as an act of friendship
We go bac to tha blue house and if she bad enough may take her to tha new house
We go back to my old place and if she's attractive enough I may take her to my new place
My Maserati be tha new body
My Maserati is my new prized possession
Got your girl panties wetter than a pool party
I'm so desirable that women get turned on just seeing me
I got her sleepin' in the king size
I'm so successful that women sleep with me in my king-size bed
Last night I had tha bitch sittin ring side
Even at a boxing match, I'm still with beautiful women and have the best seats
You wanna go that route
You want to test me
Go there
Do it
I been on this road before (uh huh)
I've experienced this before
I know gun play, you know gun play (yea)
I'm familiar with gun violence, and so are you
I'm shootin' for tha win but ready for tha loss
I'm trying my best to succeed, but I'm ready for the worst-case scenario
Both bags on the tip on my finger yelling bring it
I'm ready for a fight and challenging my opponent
I'm swingin' that iron (that Iron) when I'm swingin' that iron (that iron)
I'm wielding my gun aggressively and fearlessly
Ain't thinkin' bout time, ain't thinkin' bout mine, ain't thinkin' bout dying
I'm not preoccupied with time, my possessions, or my death
My nigga so street
My friend is very involved in the streets
My swisha so sweet
My cigar is very enjoyable
All this money on the table
There is a lot of money on display in front of me
How a nigga gon sleep
How can I rest with so much money all around me?
Speculations on my deal
There are rumors about my business deal
It was over ten mil
The deal was for over ten million dollars
Blowin' herb chauffeur plus home in new zeal
I'm smoking weed while being driven around and I own a house in New Zealand
Beat the case like gotti
I was exonerated from criminal charges like John Gotti
We the trill murder ink
My group is called 'Trill Murder Ink'
I erased slip and slide
I eliminated the competition from 'Slip and Slide Records'
They rainy in the mink
I can afford to wear expensive mink coats even on rainy days
Look dead in her eye
I'm staring directly at her eyes
Its tha end of the road
This is the end for her
In the purple maybach means that I'm gettin' more dough
Driving my purple Maybach means that I'm making even more money
Smell the Cristian Dior
I'm wearing expensive cologne by Dior
I used to be poor
I used to be poor and now I'm rich
When you cross Florida lines boy I'm your leor
I'm in charge when you cross the state line into Florida
Boobi boys steal
My group steals things
Boobi boys real
My group is authentic
You can name alot of lames that the boobi boys killed
My group has killed many people who opposed us
Said he gotta couple kilos and he wanna bring 'em through
My friend said he has a few kilos of drugs and wants to give them to me
That's love
That's the kind of loyalty and love that I appreciate
Shootin' for tha win but ready for tha loss
I'm trying to win, but I'm also prepared for defeat
I'm swingin' that iron (that Iron) I'm swingin' that iron (that iron)
I'm brandishing my gun aggressively and fearlessly
Nigga how I'm living
This is how I'm living
Damn near dying
I'm barely surviving
For every digit I get
I make a lot of money
Fuck they know bout that
They have no idea about my wealth
I ain't never put shit on the line
I've never taken a big risk
Jus' shit in they rhyme
I only talk about my exploits in my music
I shoot a nigga shit on a rhyme
I brag about killing people in my songs
Wanna bet nigga, you ain't a threat nigga
I challenge you to test me, but I'm confident that you're not a real threat
Never seen a laptop in tha projects nigga
I never had a computer growing up in the projects
Just powder, cut with comet, fuck them comics
I only dealt with drugs that were pure, not cut with chemicals, and didn't trust creatives
Convicts and buyin' it
I buy drugs from felons
If they ain't coppin' or fryin' it
If they're not buying or cooking drugs, I'm not interested
Then don't get a nigga fired up behind sum fuck shyt ma nigga don't want this
Don't provoke me with nonsense, I don't want any trouble
Who that, who that behind the curtain I'll merk 'em
I'll kill anyone who is sneaking around behind the curtain
Wizard of oz niggas, hiding behind money
People who hide behind their wealth are like the Wizard of Oz
Hiding behind luxury
People who hide behind their luxurious lifestyles
I see em shootin' up all that fuck shit
I see people fighting and doing violent things
Its gettin' ugly
The situation is getting out of hand
Got torch on the line said he got a couple nuns I tol' him grab to koo'
My friend Torch called me and said he has a few guns for me, I told him to bring them over
Been on this road before (uh huh)
I'm experienced with this type of situation
Ain't thinkin' bout time,ain't thinkin' bout mine ain't thinkin' bout dying
I'm not preoccupied with time, my possessions, or my death
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: WILLIAM ROBERTS, RICHARD MORALES, JOHNNY MOLLINGS, LEONARDO V MOLLINGS, MAURICE CARPENTER, LEIGH ELLIOT
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He's really making the most of that wave. Keep blessing us with your music, Gurl! ✨ ❤Rick Ross -... totally dominated this track!!! I'm hooked!!! Despite its initial push from *authentic views* he's matured into a true icon, not just an artist!!!
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ZigsVision
I still listen to this like once a week. Still one of me and my wife’s favorite song since it came out. His flow is incredible.
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One of the best songs on the album. Gunplay snapped on this
Luciana Aquiles
Esse som é foda 😎🔥🎵
Edson Gomes
O rap raiz ainda respira🔥🇧🇷👊🏽
Adrian Ivanov
🔥 🔥 🔥 An UNCOMPROMISING TRACK FOR THE STREETS...Gunplay goes hard too 🎤
KABLE MUSIC
This is a great team up would love to hear more of Gunplay and Ross together shit is dope!
Jeffrey Dannenburg
They already got several gunplay is old skool
KABLE MUSIC
@Jeffrey Dannenburg yea I know he was part of the Carol city cartel but they need some more new shit it's been a hot minute.