William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), better known by his sta… Read Full Bio ↴William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), better known by his stage name Rick Ross, is an American rapper. He derived his stage name from the drug trafficker "Freeway" Ricky Ross. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap ,Teflon Don, God Forgives, I Don't, Mastermind, Hood Billionaire, Black Market, Rather You Than Me, and most recently Port of Miami 2.

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.

Hustle Hard
Rick Ross Lyrics

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G Mix
I do it
(Hustle, hustle, hustle, hustle)
(G mix)
This the remix

Same old shit, just a different day
Out here tryna get it (get it), each and every way (way)

Momma need a house (house)
Baby need some shoes (shoes)
Times are getting hard (hard)
Guess what I'ma do (what's that?)
Hustle, hustle, hustle, hard
Hustle, hustle, hustle, hard
Hustle, hustle, hustle, hard
Closed mouths don't get fed on this boulevard

Okay, I'm booked out until August
Show money deposits
See the shit then I cop it
Got but a house note in my pocket
I'm on south beach with the top off
Bad bitch and her ass soft
Something outta that catalog
She introduced to that lock jaw
And I think her name was Lisa
Or maybe it was Sheila
My Chevy sittin' too high
I call that Wiz Khalifa
And I'm all about them Franklins
Ain't talkin' Aretha
Bitch my league too major
I'm hip hop Derek Jeter
And I'm still feeling my pockets
Big bass and its knocking
Yeah this be that remix
But still ride around with that rocket
Nigga walking back to my household
"We The best" be that logo
Hundred grand for that neck glow
All about the dinero
Nigga flow so retarded
We be getting gnarly
Oh Kimosabe, it be me, Ross, Wheezy party 'cause its the

Same old shit, just a different day
Out here tryna get it (get it), each and every way (way)
Momma need a house (house)
Baby need some shoes (shoes)
Times are getting hard (hard)
Guess what I'ma do
Hustle, hustle, hustle, hard
Hustle, hustle, hustle, hard
Hustle, hustle, hustle, hard
Closed mouths don't get fed on this boulevard

Twenty fours on my Beemer
You never know when I slide up
Nineteen in my nina, red dot when I ride up
Hundred deep in that K-O-D
King of Diamonds that's me nigga
No you bitches can't hit my beat
Choppers only thing free niggas
Step to me and I teach you
Somebody text his picture
Straight drop in my pika
Ace knocking my speakers
Last night I counted one mill
This morning, one fifty
Pussy niggas can't count me out,
Don't make me hurt ya feelings, ah
V twelve bugiddy jet blue, forget it
Rolex embedded with princess and baguettes
Same old brick, but's it's different yay
Yeah that's candy paint, on my seven Tre

Same old shit, just a different day
Out here tryna get it (get it), each and every way (way)
Momma need a house (house)
Baby need some shoes (shoes)
Times are getting hard (hard)
Guess what we gonna do
Hustle, hustle, hustle, hard
Hustle, hustle, hustle, hard
Hustle, hustle, hustle, hard
Closed mouths don't get fed on this boulevard

OK, now, black card in my pocket
Riding round in that 'Gatti
Pistol off my boxers
I ain't got time to be boxing
Got a red bone she look tropic
If she fuck me right then she shopping
Young money we poppin'
I eat these rappers, Anthony Hopkins
See that V-neck, that's Polo
Grilled up like Ocho
Chuck Taylors with no socks
You niggas chicken, po' yo
Nigga live in Sundays, King of Diamonds Monday
Swagger just dumb, call it Kelly Bundy
Got a big house with a back yard, fish tank with sharks in it
Real nigga I'm authentic
I'll fuck the bitches 'til she short winded
Got a bad bitch who be bar tending
Couple homies that gang bang
I get on anybody track and hit that bitch with that Wayne train
Free my nigga T.I
SooWoo to the beehive
Got a G six and a G five
You pussy niggas you feline
Don't stop the party, we be getting gnarly
Woh kimosabe, I'm with Mack, Fucus and Marley

Cause its the same old shit, just a different day
Out here tryna get it, each and every way
Momma need a house, baby need some shoes
They want that Carter Four, bitch, it's coming soon

Same old shit, just a different day
Out here tryna get it (get it), each and every way (way)
Momma need a house (house)
Baby need some shoes (shoes)
Times are getting hard (hard)
Guess what I'ma gonna do (do)
Hustle, hustle, hustle, hard
Hustle, hustle, hustle, hard

Hustle, hustle, hustle, hard
Closed mouths don't get fed on this boulevard

Overall Meaning

In Rick Ross's "Hustle Hard" remix, the rapper discusses the grind of trying to succeed in life. The first verse contemplates the various needs of family members and the difficulties of making ends meet. He emphasizes the importance of hard work and hustle, highlighting that no one will hand you success on a silver platter; rather, it has to be earned. The chorus reinforces this message, repeating the phrase "hustle hard" to indicate that working hard is the only path to success.

The second verse presents a more glamorous portrayal of success, with a focus on the material possessions that come with monetary riches. Ross discusses his booked-out schedule, show money deposits, and a house note in his pocket. The verse ends with Ross listing his possessions - a Chevy, the high-sitting Wiz Khalifa, and Franklin bills. This is Ross's way of emphasizing that the end result of grinding hard is that you get to enjoy the finer things in life.

Overall, the lyrics of the song communicate a sense of struggle and determination in the face of adversity. Ross juxtaposes the difficulties of everyday life with the joys of wealth and success. He also emphasizes the importance of hard work, grind, and perseverance in achieving that success.

Line by Line Meaning

Same old shit, just a different day
Facing the same challenges, but in a new day

Out here tryna get it (get it), each and every way (way)
Working hard and trying to succeed by any means necessary

Momma need a house (house)
My mother needs a place to live

Baby need some shoes (shoes)
My child needs footwear

Times are getting hard (hard)
Financial difficulties are becoming more challenging

Guess what I'ma do (what's that?)
I'm going to hustle and work hard

Hustle, hustle, hustle, hard
Continuously putting in effort and dedication

Closed mouths don't get fed on this boulevard
You won't receive help if you don't speak up about your needs

Okay, I'm booked out until August
I'm fully scheduled and busy until August

Show money deposits
Income from my performances

See the shit then I cop it
If I desire something, I'll buy it

Got but a house note in my pocket
I only have money for my mortgage payment

I'm on south beach with the top off
I'm driving around South Beach with the convertible roof down

Bad bitch and her ass soft
I'm with an attractive woman who has a nice rear end

Something outta that catalog
She's like a model from a magazine

She introduced to that lock jaw
She showed me impressive skills in oral sex

And I think her name was Lisa
I'm not sure of her real name, but I'll call her Lisa

Or maybe it was Sheila
Her name might also be Sheila

My Chevy sittin' too high
My Chevrolet is lifted high off the ground

I call that Wiz Khalifa
I refer to it as 'Wiz Khalifa' because he's known for smoking weed

And I'm all about them Franklins
I prioritize earning one hundred dollar bills

Ain't talkin' Aretha
I'm not referring to Aretha Franklin, just the currency

Bitch my league too major
I am on a higher level than lesser individuals

I'm hip hop Derek Jeter
I am the equivalent of Derek Jeter in the hip-hop world

And I'm still feeling my pockets
I still have a lot of money

Big bass and its knocking
Powerful bass is pulsating through the music

Yeah this be that remix
This is the remixed version of the song

But still ride around with that rocket
I still carry a firearm with me

Nigga walking back to my household
I'm returning home on foot

"We The best" be that logo
The logo representing 'We The Best' is distinctive

Hundred grand for that neck glow
I spend a hundred thousand dollars for an extravagant necklace

All about the dinero
I'm focused on making money

Nigga flow so retarded
I have an exceptionally unique and impressive rap style

We be getting gnarly
We're having an outrageous, wild time

Oh Kimosabe, it be me, Ross, Wheezy party 'cause its the
Oh, my friend, it's Rick Ross and Lil Wayne hosting a memorable party

Twenty fours on my Beemer
I have 24-inch wheels on my BMW

You never know when I slide up
I can unexpectedly approach or arrive

Nineteen in my nina, red dot when I ride up
I have a 19-round magazine in my gun, with a red laser aiming dot

Hundred deep in that K-O-D
I have a hundred people with me at King of Diamonds strip club

King of Diamonds that's me nigga
I am the top figure at King of Diamonds

No you bitches can't hit my beat
You girls can't match my rhythm or style

Choppers only thing free niggas
The only thing you can get for free is a gun (chopper)

Step to me and I teach you
If you confront me, I'll show you a lesson

Somebody text his picture
Someone should send a photo of him

Straight drop in my pika
There's pure, uncut drugs in my car

Ace knocking my speakers
The bass from my speakers is incredibly loud

Last night I counted one mill
Yesterday, I counted one million dollars

This morning, one fifty
This morning, I counted one hundred and fifty thousand dollars

Pussy niggas can't count me out,
Jealous guys can't underestimate me

Don't make me hurt ya feelings, ah
Don't act in a way that will cause me to offend you

V twelve bugiddy jet blue, forget it
I have a blue V12 Bugatti, let's forget about it

Rolex embedded with princess and baguettes
My Rolex watch is adorned with high-quality diamonds

Same old brick, but's it's different yay
I have the same drugs (brick), but a new variation of it

Yeah that's candy paint, on my seven Tre
The vibrant paint on my 73' Chevy Impala is like candy