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.

Prove Me Wrong
Rick Ross Lyrics

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I am an arms dealer fitting you with weapons in the form of words
And (don't really care which side wins)
As long as the room keeps singing that's just the business I'm in

This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race
This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race
This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race

I'm not a shoulder to cry on, but I digress

I'm the leading man
And the lies I weave are oh so intricate, oh so intricate
I'm the leading man
And the lies I weave are oh so intricate, oh so intricate

I wrote the gospel on giving up (and looking pretty sinking)
But the real bombshells have already sunk (primadonnas of the gutter)
At night we're painting your trash gold, while you sleep
Crashing not like hips or cars but more like p-p-p-parties

This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race
This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race
This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race

Bandwagon's full, please catch another

I'm the leading man
And the lies I weave are oh so intricate, oh so intricate
I'm the leading man
And the lies I weave are oh so intricate, oh so intricate

All the boys who the dancefloor didn't love, and all the girls whose lips couldn't move fast enough, sing, until your lungs give out

This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race
This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race
(Now You)
This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race
(Wear Out The Groove)
This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race
(Sing Out Loud)
This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race
(Oh,oh)
This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race

I'm the leading man
And the lies I weave are oh so intricate, oh so intricate

I'm the leading man
And the lies I weave are oh so intricate, oh so intricate

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rick Ross's "Prove Me Wrong" seem to be more in line with Fall Out Boy's "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race" rather than credit going to Ross alone. The chorus "This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race" is pulled straight from the song by the American rock band formed in Wilmette, Illinois. Ross's spin on the lyrics shows he believes he is providing meaningful and persuasive words to his audience, fitting them with weapons in the form of words. Ross is content with the outcome of whatever his listeners choose to do with what he's giving them, as long as they buy into what he's stating. The words Ross crafts sometimes come with malice, and he makes that clear when saying he's not a shoulder to cry on. However, Ross is still the leading man in the situation, and his craft of weaving lies is oh so intricate.

The verses themselves tie Ross's spin on "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race" in nicely. Ross wrote the gospel on giving up, but real bombshells have already made their point. While his listeners are sleeping, he's up at night painting their trash gold, crashing into more than just hips, cars, or parties, but into people or situations they find themselves in. His leading exclamation confirms that he's the top man with the intricate lies. The final verse is a call from Ross to his listeners to join and sing with him until they can't any longer. He finishes repeating "this ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race," completing the connection to the Fall Out Boy original. Nevertheless, Ross seems to be the primary voice behind this remix, and his interpretation of the original chorus adds a new layer of meaning.

Line by Line Meaning

I am an arms dealer fitting you with weapons in the form of words
I am a master of using words to manipulate others and get what I want.

And (don't really care which side wins)
I am indifferent to the outcome, as long as I am benefiting from it.

As long as the room keeps singing that's just the business I'm in
I am only concerned with making a profit, and if the crowd is pleased, then I have succeeded.

This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race
This isn't just a competition, it's an all-out war to see who can come out on top.

I'm not a shoulder to cry on, but I digress
I am not interested in your emotional problems, but I will move on to another topic.

I'm the leading man
I am the one in control and calling the shots.

And the lies I weave are oh so intricate, oh so intricate
I am an expert at manipulating the truth to get what I want.

I wrote the gospel on giving up (and looking pretty sinking)
I am the one who created the blueprint for losing and failing, but still appearing glamorous while doing so.

But the real bombshells have already sunk (primadonnas of the gutter)
The truly sensational people have already fallen from grace and become outcasts.

At night we're painting your trash gold, while you sleep
While you are resting, I am turning your worthless possessions into something valuable for my own gain.

Crashing not like hips or cars but more like p-p-p-parties
I am causing destruction and chaos, but in a way that is enjoyable and entertaining for myself and others.

Bandwagon's full, please catch another
You cannot join my team, as it is already full, so find another group to join instead.

All the boys who the dancefloor didn't love, and all the girls whose lips couldn't move fast enough, sing, until your lungs give out
Everyone who has ever felt rejected or not good enough can still enjoy life by singing and having fun.

(Now You)
Now it's your turn to participate.

(Wear Out The Groove)
Sing until the song ends or the record wears out.

(Sing Out Loud)
Sing as loudly as possible, expressing your emotions and having fun.

(Oh,oh)
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm.

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