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
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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.
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Ice Cold
Rick Ross Lyrics
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Black diamonds on the neck of that dope boy
Big body Benz for that dope boy
Love every tattoo on that dope boy
She sheds tears for that dope boy
Shit, it is what it is for that dope, boy
Handle minor biz for that dope, boy
But then tell you by the Greyhound
She can show you how to stay down
I can tell you 'bout to break down
VS1's all in my bitch, watch face now?
Straight G's for your low esteem
Eight P's for the whole team
As I run away from my obituary
Walking in the shit, that'll get you buried
Miami's mine like I'm Pat Riley
Baselines shoot at niggas, act wisely
Get the picture, niggas getting richer now
Living next to bitches, out on Fisher Isle
Down from Oprah, Don King, and Sosa
Come to the coca, callate la boca
They let shit slide when my nigga won't
Remember God forgives and them triggers don't
Aw baby, it's just how it goes
Can't feel it but I know you know
'Cause I keep it on the outside of you, girl
And I keep it on the outside of you, girl
And I'm reaping just what I sow
My heart's beating but it still stay fro'
And y'all waiting on the inside for me, girl
And y'all waiting on the inside
Arms wide open
(It's warm in here)
Arms wide open
(It's warm in here)
Arms wide open
(It's warm in here)
Arms wide open
(It's warm in here)
She fell in love with the lifestyle
Paper tag now her neck all iced out
Lear jets to the fights now
Bellagio crap table with the dice out
Floor seats at the Heat game
Her bag twenty grand, nigga, peep game
South beach making love on the rooftop
Fucking to the rhythm, got her singing like she Jill Scott
I'm just a nigga with a attitude
Earning revenue through different avenues
One of my soldiers died in Attica
Anything other than a ride is out of character
Top down and it feels right
I could tell you what a dope boy feels like
I could tell you that he never sleeps
He may smile but it's never sweet
Swisha burning at his fingertips
Tears on the inside but they never drip
God forgives and the courts don't
Sneak in an appeal when the courts won't
Aw baby, it's just how it goes
Can't feel it but I know you know
'Cause I keep it on the outside of you, girl
And I keep it on the outside of you, girl
And I'm reaping just what I sow
My heart's beating but it still stay fro'
And y'all waiting on the inside for me, girl
And y'all waiting on the inside
Arms wide open
(It's warm in here)
Arms wide open
(It's warm in here)
Arms wide open
(It's warm in here)
Arms wide open
(It's warm in here)
The lyrics of “Ice Cold” by Rick Ross feat. Omarion tell the story of a girl who fell in love with a dope boy. She is in awe of the luxurious lifestyle of this dope boy, who has black diamonds on his neck, a big body Benz, and numerous tattoos all over his body. The girl sheds tears for this dope boy, and she even handles minor business for him. The lyrics convey the message of the risks and rewards of getting involved with a criminal lifestyle, and how easy it is to get sucked into the dangerous world of drugs and crime. Ross talks about his own experiences and how he keeps his emotions in check to stay strong and survive.
The chorus of the song talks about how Ross keeps his emotions on the outside, that he is reaping just what he sows, and how he has to keep everything together. The chorus stresses the idea of moving forward, even if the circumstances are tough, and how important it is to remember to keep your emotions in check.
Overall, this song is about the contrasts between a luxurious lifestyle and the dangers of the criminal world. It is about love, betrayal, and the price one has to pay for their choices.
Line by Line Meaning
She fell in love with a dope boy
The girl fell in love with a man involved in illegal drug trade.
Black diamonds on the neck of that dope boy
The man wears expensive jewelry, like black diamonds, around his neck.
Big body Benz for that dope boy
The man owns a large Mercedes-Benz car.
Love every tattoo on that dope boy
The girl admires and loves all of the tattoos on the man's body.
She sheds tears for that dope boy
The girl cries for the man she loves and the life he leads.
Shit, it is what it is for that dope boy
The man accepts his life and the risks involved in his lifestyle.
Handle minor biz for that dope boy
The girl helps the man with small tasks related to his illegal business.
But thetell you by the greyhound
However, the girl can also show you how to make a lot of money easily and quickly.
She can reward is major, so on and so forth
The girl has access to major rewards and benefits as a result of her involvement with the man and his illegal activities.
She can show you how to stay down
The girl can teach others how to handle the pressure and consequences of being involved in illegal drug trade.
I can tell you 'bout to break down
The man knows that someone is about to break under the pressure of this lifestyle.
VS1's all in my bitch, watch face now?
The man's watch has VS1 diamonds, and he is asking if you can see it clearly.
Straight G's for your low esteem
The man uses his gangsta image to boost his own self-esteem.
8 P's for the whole team
The man and his team have eight kilos of drugs to sell.
As I run away from my obituary
The man knows that he is always in danger and has to be careful to avoid dying or going to jail.
Walking in the shit, that'll get you buried
The man is aware that his lifestyle is a dangerous one and can get him killed in the end.
Miami's mine like I'm Pat Riley
The man considers Miami his own because he is so successful there, just like how Pat Riley made Miami Heat a success.
Baselines shoot at niggas, act wisely
The man gives a warning and advises people to be wise, as there is a lot of violence in his world.
Get the picture, niggas getting richer now
The man says that people are becoming wealthier in this lifestyle.
Living next to bitches, out on Fisher Isle
The man and his peers are living next to beautiful women living on Fisher Island.
Down from Oprah, Don King, and Sosa
The man lives in a place with neighbors who are famous, like Oprah Winfrey, Don King, and Sammy Sosa.
Come to the coca, callate la boca
The man invites people to sell cocaine and to be quiet about it.
They let shit slide when my nigga won't
The man won't let anything slide like some others might when it comes to this lifestyle.
Remember God forgives and them triggers don't
The man reminds people that God can forgive them, but bullets fired from guns can't.
Aw baby it's just how it goes
The girl comforts herself by saying that this is just how their lives are.
Can't feel it but I know you know
The girl can't express the full depth of her emotions, but the man understands how she feels.
Cause I keep it on the outside of you, girl
The man keeps the danger and violence of his lifestyle away from the girl he loves.
And I'm reaping just what I sow
The man is experiencing the consequences of his actions.
My heart's beating but it still stay fro'
Even though the man's heart is beating, he remains calm and collected.
And y'all waiting on the inside for me, girl
The girl and others are waiting for the man to return from his dealings outside.
Arms wide open
The man embraces the comforts and safety of being inside and returning home.
(It's warm in here)
The man feels at ease and comfortable inside his home.
She fell in love with the lifestyle
The girl is in love with the drug lord's lifestyle and all that comes with it.
Paper tag now her neck all iced out
The girl is wearing expensive diamond jewelry with paper tags still attached.
Lear jets to the fights now
The girl travels to fights using private aircraft.
Bellagio crap table with the dice out
The girl gambles using dice at the Bellagio casino.
Floor seats at the Heat game
The girl has courtside seats to Miami Heat basketball games.
Her bag 20 grand, nigga, peep game
The girl's purse contains $20,000 cash.
South beach making love on the rooftop
The girl and the man are having sex on a rooftop in South Beach.
Fucking to the rhythm, got her singing like she Jill Scott
The girl is singing like Jill Scott due to the rhythm and pleasure of having sex.
I'm just a nigga with a attitude
The man has a tough and unyielding demeanor.
Earning revenue through different avenues
The man makes money through various illegal business ventures.
One of my soldiers died in Attica
One of the man's accomplices died in prison at Attica correctional facility.
Anything other than a ride is out of character
The man is always seen driving and anything other than that is not in agreement with his character.
Top down and it feels right
Driving with the car's top down makes the man feel good.
Swisha burning at his fingertips
The man is smoking a Swisher Sweet cigar.
Tears on the inside but they never drip
Even though the man has emotions, he never shows them on the outside.
God forgives and the courts don't
While God forgives people, the justice system is not so forgiving.
Sneak in an appeal when the courts won't
The man will try to discreetly get an appeal when the courts won't grant one openly.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sam Dew, William Leonard Roberts, Sharif Emil Slater
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