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.

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Ross

Port of Miami
Port of my candy
Ain't got nothing to lose (nah)
We suppotin' the family
Never traffic for fun (fun)
Only traffic for funds (funds)

All I seen was the struggle (struggle)
Its like I'm trapped in this slum
Niggas were badly paid
No water we barely bathed
Better be better days on the way
That's on my damn grave
I'm pushing it hard (hard)
I'm pushing it south (south)
If he pushing a line (line)
He pushin for Ross (Ross)
I waited and waited (waited)
I done ran outta patience (patience)
They hated and hated
Left 'em slow dancing with Satan
Fresh in my white tee
Mac eleven swear to god
I bought my first block
Broke it down and tore the block apart

I push and I push (Push)
I ride and I ride (ride)
Trying' to survive on 95
Put it all on the line (line)
At the drop of a dime (dime)
I be pushing them whips (whips)
Yes, three at a time
I'm pushing it (Push)
I'm pushing it (Push)
I'm pushing it (Push)
I gotta
I'm pushing it (Push)
I'm pushing it (Push)
I'm pushing it (Push)
I gotta

I handle dope like a Vandal off the banana boat
Bananas and the rifles
No cyphers I'm just the man to know
I paid dues my moves done made moves
I'm smooth my suede shoes
They new like ?
Nobody used to speak (speak)
Now everybody wave (wave)
You dunk your mama house (house)
You set your sister straight (straight)
I'm building a dream (dream)
With elevators in it
Tell who made the linen
No gators got on my hater vision
I see ya, I see ya suckers (suckers)
I see ya clear (clear)
I know you see me in that phantom
Whiter then veneers
Allergic to broke (broke)
Determined to blow (blow)
On the boat we hit the working detergent and soap
We ship it from Haiti
Baby I'm whipping them baby's
Let it dry later try to whip a Mercedes
Arrange my Range (Range)
Y'all can't arrange a parade (parade)
You gotta push it to the limit
If you wanna be paid

I push and I push (Push)
I ride and I ride (ride)
Trying' to survive on 95
Put it all on the line (line)
At the drop of a dime (dime)
I be pushing them whips (whips)
Yes, three at a time
I'm pushing it (Push)
I'm pushing it (Push)
I'm pushing it (Push)
I gotta
I'm pushing it (Push)
I'm pushing it (Push)
I'm pushing it (Push)
I gotta

We started minute
The money matured
My money secured
I got bunnies in Europe
My bubbles be pure
Cost like a hundred a pour
The world is yours
Hundred million and more
Now I run the streets (Ross)
They all mine (Ross)
Twelve years over due
Call it two time
I told you never roll on the soul of a soldier
You never know that dishwasher may be a beholder
Who ever thought that fat girl would grow into Oprah
Or that boy Rick Ross would be moldin' the culture
I push and I push (Push)
We breaking the mold (mold)
We push and we push (Push)
We breaking the hold

I push and I push (Push)
I ride and I ride (ride)
Trying' to survive on 95
Put it all on the line (line)
At the drop of a dime (dime)
I be pushing them whips (whips)
Yes, three at a time
I'm pushing it (Push)
I'm pushing it (Push)
I'm pushing it (Push)
I gotta
I'm pushing it (Push)
I'm pushing it (Push)

I'm pushing it (Push)
I gotta

Overall Meaning

The verses in "Push It" by Rick Ross are full of complex themes and intriguing lyrics. It begins with Ross talking about how he has nothing to lose, as he supports his family through the traffick he does. He talks about how he had to push his way out of the struggle and trap that he was in. The first verse talks about how people around him were poorly paid and lacked basic resources, but he knew better days were coming.

The chorus has a repeating phrase of "I push and I push, I ride and I ride", which can be interpreted as a metaphor for how Ross pushes forward in his life, even when things get tough. He rides through the highs and lows and puts everything on the line to make it happen. The second verse continues with Ross's expertly crafted wordplay, as he compares himself to a vandal off a banana boat, and talks about his many moves and how he handles dope. The bridge has Ross talking about his transformation from a starting minute to a successful businessman, where he makes pure bubbles and secures hundred million dollars in funding.

Overall, "Push It" is a story of perseverance and a testament to Ross's grit and determination. He's seen his fair share of struggles, but he always finds a way to overcome and push forward, no matter what the cost.

Line by Line Meaning

Port of Miami
The city where Ross originates and distributes his cocaine

Port of my candy
Ross thinks of cocaine as his personal, lucrative product

Ain't got nothing to lose (nah)
Ross is fearless and confident, despite the dangers of his illegal drug trade

We supporting the family
Ross is sharing the wealth and taking care of his loved ones by selling cocaine

Never traffic for fun (fun)
Ross only sells drugs for the financial gain, not for entertainment purposes

Only traffic for funds (funds)
Ross sells drugs solely for the monetary rewards

All I seen was the struggle (struggle)
Ross's life has been full of hardship and he has been forced to do whatever it takes to survive

Its like I'm trapped in this slum
Ross feels trapped in a low-income neighborhood and is motivated to escape poverty by selling cocaine

Niggas were badly paid
Ross and his community were paid low wages for their work

No water we barely bathed
The living conditions were hazardous and lacked basic amenities

Better be better days on the way
Ross is determined to improve his circumstances and hopes the future will bring positive change

That's on my damn grave
Ross is willing to die for his success and will stay committed until the end

I'm pushing it hard (hard)
Ross is putting in maximum effort to succeed

I'm pushing it south (south)
Ross is pushing cocaine from the southern border of the US

If he pushing a line (line)
If someone else is selling cocaine, they are doing it for Ross

He pushin for Ross (Ross)
All of Ross's drug dealers are representing him and his brand

I waited and waited (waited)
Ross has been patient and strategic in his drug dealing career

I done ran outta patience (patience)
Ross has become increasingly impatient as he waits for his chance to succeed

They hated and hated
Others are jealous of Ross's success and resent him for it

Left 'em slow dancing with Satan
Ross's enemies will suffer and face their own consequences while he prospers

Fresh in my white tee
Ross is looking clean and fresh in his white t-shirt

Mac eleven swear to god
Ross carries a dangerous weapon with him at all times

I bought my first block
Ross began his drug dealing career by purchasing a block of cocaine to sell

Broke it down and tore the block apart
Ross divided the cocaine into smaller portions to sell and maximize his profits

We breaking the mold (mold)
Ross and his team refuse to conform to society's expectations or rules

We push and we push (Push)
Ross and his team are persistent in their pursuit of success

We breaking the hold
Ross and his team refuse to be held back by any obstacles or challenges

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: William Roberts, Peter Bellotte, Giorgio Moroder, Jonathan Rotem

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