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.
Make It Rain
Rick Ross Lyrics
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Got a handful of stacks
Better grab an umbrella
I make it rain, I make it rain
I'm in this bitch for terror
Got a handful of stacks
Better grab an umbrella
I make it rain, I make it rain
I make it rain, I make it rain
I make it rain on them hos
I make it rain, I make it rain
I make it rain on them hos
I make it rain, I make it rain
I make it rain on them hos
Cr, cr, crack, crack, crack, crack, crack
You hear the echo, man
I seen the best go 'cause he ain't have this metal
I'm a hustla's hustla, a pusher's pusher
You a busta, a custerma
I get you some cooka
Yeah, crack is a chemist
I pack an eleven
I mack in a seven
I'll clap at your reverend
I see you in NY
I'll send you an invite
You gon' need you a pass
That's the code that we live by
Yeah, I'm in this bitch wit' da terror
Got a handful of stacks
Better grab an umbrella
I make it rain, I make it rain
I'm in this bitch for terror
Got a handful of stacks
Better grab an umbrella
I make it rain, I make it rain
I make it rain on them hos
I make it rain, I make it rain
I make it rain on them hos
I make it rain, I make it rain
I make it rain on them hos
I make it rain, I make it rain
I make it rain on them hos
Oww, clap, clap, clap, gotta make that ass clap
Gotta make that ass clap
Clap, clap, clap, clap, gotta make that ass clap
Gotta make that ass clap
Now why's everybody so mad at the south for
Change your style up
Switch to southpaw
Jada, I was listenin' (listenin')
So I made him a anthem to make some dividends
Lil' mama, try to hit me with the shoulder lean
This cootco crack, and I control the team
Couple bricks stacked up on that triple beam
My dirty bro sippin' that Promethazeen
That gonja green, that Cali weed
A nigga lose his life try roll on me, now
Yup, yup, we get it
No advanced about it
And the rain keep fallin', even when it's drownin'
Yeah, I'm in this bitch wit' da terror
Got a handful of stacks
Better grab an umbrella
I make it rain, I make it rain
I'm in this bitch for terror
Got a handful of stacks
Better grab an umbrella
I make it rain, I make it rain
I make it rain on them hos
I make it rain, I make it rain
I make it rain on them hos
I make it rain, I make it rain
I make it rain on them hos
I make it rain, I make it rain
I make it rain on them hos
Mami's body is bangin', man
She got it, man, she does it all
She gets it poppin' with no hands
I'll make it pour
I'll make it rain on 'em
I'll lay a game to 'em
I'm gassin' misses to tattoo my name on 'em
Gotta get that baby love
Gotta get my paper up
Gotta suspect me exactly
Test this crack and want a ring on us
And you know what it is
Yo, it's them powder kids
And we know how to biz, so we don't give a shit
Yeah, I'm in this bitch wit' da terror
Got a handful of stacks
Better grab an umbrella
I make it rain, I make it rain
I'm in this bitch for terror
Got a handful of stacks
Better grab an umbrella
I make it rain, I make it rain
I make it rain on them hos
I make it rain, I make it rain
I make it rain on them hos
I make it rain, I make it rain
I make it rain on them hos
I make it rain, I make it rain
I make it rain on them hos
In Rick Ross's song Make It Rain, he speaks about his wealth and status as a drug dealer. He boasts about his power and ability to make it “rain” (a metaphor for throwing large amounts of cash in the air) on anyone he wants, especially on women. He compares himself to a chemist, implying that he knows how to make a mixture that will create an addictive drug. Throughout the song, Ross uses various drug and crime-related metaphors and slang to show that he is a powerful and wealthy dealer.
Ross explains that he's in this “bitch wit' da terror,” referring to his ability to create panic and chaos with his massive store of money. He wants to make it rain, so much so that he suggests people grab an umbrella. Ross boasts about his wealth and ability to make it rain on "hos," ie, women - this is where the song gets its title. He claims to control the drug market and to have enough power to take down anyone who gets in his way. The repeated phrase “crack, crack, crack” mimics the sound of a gun and reinforces the idea that Ross is a powerful and dangerous drug lord.
Throughout the song, Rick Ross makes use of various crime-related metaphors and slang to describe his power and wealth. He cements his status as a wealthy drug dealer by referring to himself as a “hustla's hustla, a pusher's pusher.” He brags about his knowledge of chemistry by referencing a “chemist’s crack,” and he uses drug culture references such as “that Promethazeen” and “that Cali weed." Ross’s use of slang and metaphors is indicative of his status as a wealthy and powerful drug dealer.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I'm in this bitch wit' da terror
I'm here with the intention to cause fear and chaos.
Got a handful of stacks
I have a lot of money with me.
Better grab an umbrella
My wealth is so abundant that it feels like it's raining, so you might need an umbrella for protection.
I make it rain, I make it rain
I'm the one responsible for causing the flow of money to pour.
I make it rain on them hos
I spend my money on women to show off my wealth.
Cr, cr, crack, crack, crack, crack, crack
The sound of gunshots and the drug crack being cooked.
You hear the echo, man
The sound of the gunshots echoes throughout the surroundings.
I seen the best go 'cause he ain't have this metal
Someone who was once successful in the drug game lost their power because they didn't have weapons like I do.
I'm a hustla's hustla, a pusher's pusher
I'm the best of the best when it comes to drug dealing and making money.
You a busta, a custerma
You're weak and not cut out for this lifestyle.
I get you some cooka
I can supply you with drugs to sell and make money.
Yeah, crack is a chemist
I know how to cook and create drugs to sell.
I pack an eleven
I carry a gun with me and it has eleven bullets.
I mack in a seven
I drive a luxurious Mercedes-Benz S-Class car.
I'll clap at your reverend
I'll shoot and kill anyone, even a religious leader.
I see you in NY
I've spotted you in New York City.
I'll send you an invite
I will invite you to meet with me and discuss business opportunities.
You gon' need you a pass
You will need my approval and acceptance to be part of my drug trade network.
That's the code that we live by
This is the rule and code of conduct we follow in this line of work.
Oww, clap, clap, clap, gotta make that ass clap
Celebrating and enjoying the sight of women dancing and shaking their buttocks.
Now why's everybody so mad at the south for
Questioning why there's so much hate and negativity towards southern rap music.
Change your style up
Advising other rappers to change their style and keep up with the current trend.
Switch to southpaw
Change your approach and start adopting southern rap style.
Jada, I was listenin' (listenin')
Referring to rapper Jadakiss and acknowledging that he was paying attention to his music.
So I made him a anthem to make some dividends
I made a popular song that will benefit financially for both me and Jadakiss.
Lil' mama, try to hit me with the shoulder lean
A woman tried to charm and seduce me by dancing and shaking her shoulders.
This cootco crack, and I control the team
My drug trade involves selling the highly addictive drug 'cootco' and I am the leader of my operation.
Couple bricks stacked up on that triple beam
A measurement tool used for weighing drugs ('triple beam') shows that there are many 'bricks' of drugs piled up on it.
My dirty bro sippin' that Promethazeen
My friend is drinking the cough syrup drug 'promethazine' mixed with codeine.
That gonja green, that Cali weed
I smoke the finest quality marijuana that comes from California.
A nigga lose his life try roll on me, now
Threatening anyone who tries to rob or betray me in any way.
Yup, yup, we get it
Acknowledging that we understand the situation and know what to do.
No advanced about it
We don't need any further explanation or elaboration about the matter.
And the rain keep fallin', even when it's drownin'
'The rain' (wealth and power) keeps coming and flowing, even during times of difficulty or struggle.
Mami's body is bangin', man
The woman has an attractive and desirable body.
She got it, man, she does it all
She has a lot of talent and skills.
She gets it poppin' with no hands
The woman is performing a sexually suggestive dance move without using her hands.
I'll make it pour
I will make it rain money on her.
I'll lay a game to 'em
I will use my charm and persuasion to get the woman to be with me.
I'm gassin' misses to tattoo my name on 'em
I'm flattering and lying to women so that they'll get my name tattooed on their body as a symbol of them being mine.
Gotta get that baby love
I need to get as many women as I can and make them loyal to me.
Gotta get my paper up
I need to earn more money and increase my wealth.
Gotta suspect me exactly
People need to be careful and wary of me and my illegal activities.
Test this crack and want a ring on us
After trying my drugs, people will keep coming back to buy more and become loyal customers.
And you know what it is
You already know what kind of person and business I am involved in.
Yo, it's them powder kids
Referring to drug dealers who sell and deal with the powdered form of drugs (like cocaine).
And we know how to biz, so we don't give a shit
We are skilled at our work and don't care about the consequences or legality of it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH ANTHONY CARTAGENA, DWAYNE CARTER, SCOTT STORCH
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Abdul Siza
2023 still banging
David
WALE kills the beat ..super sick
Dirty Mic
Listening to this on some Dre. Beats....the music came to life. lol
Bryan Garcia
this shitt go hard !
Rockin Rez
rick ross snapped
George
Still banging this
George
Make it rain trick !
George
Still here !
Ciar Jackson
I love rick ross and I like wale because he always put us on the map (dc)
13Simp
i swear the first two lines were hard as hell ...... if he wudve just kept goin with that ... tht wuddve been hard ........ but after tht i was like wtf