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.
Santorini Greece
Rick Ross Lyrics
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I don't give a fuck!
Shoot it out with all you bitches
Bitches don't love me
Young black nigga, nigga fighting the world, nigga
Everywhere you go bitches throwing rocks nigga
Man, a nigga in a Lamborghini
Dealing yayo never had my teeth cleaned
Restricted license but I'm so divisive
I know the snipers and I flow the nicest
Fresher than Groovy Lou at a Coogi shoot
A multiple weapons in my new Gucci boots
The bank account done caught the holy ghost
I say the bank account done caught the holy ghost
Hot pastrami for my Jewish chicks
Eight days of Christmas, every day a newer gift
I'm Michael Jackson to the rich niggas
That leather jacket, baby, with the 6 zippers
Suicide, or rather crucified
I prophesize your whole crew demise
Mutulu wife reside in Cuba nigga
Shoot you, let you bleed out, it's how they do it nigga
Huh! Huh!
These niggas don't believe in God
From this very moment, you should believe in God
Half of my niggas headed to Attica
Either trafficking or destined to be a janitor
Diabetes rampant in my blood line
That why fat boy be happy to see the sunshine
I'm here for results baby let's cut to chase
Sticky fingers and paper
D.A. will drop the case
Art Basel with Lyor I blew 300 with 'em
2 seaters for all the soldiers who running with 'em
Ask 100 women, yeah they wanna hit 'em
I be half awake and still be running in 'em
Two new liter sprite to get me through the night
Bowling alley in the basement but we still shooting dice
Rich forever, killa take my old advice
Better yet, take my old bitches and mold 'em right
And if I want her back I come and take her back
Santorini Greece, I put it on the map
Some points you niggas gotta be grateful
Mutulu Shakur
I know your dreads touching the floor nigga
We in the last days, these racist agendas
Blatant double standards because I'm a nigga
Jesse Jackson on them people payroll (fuck him)
When you black, lips chapped cause the game cold
I'm giving niggas jobs when I sing songs
White man love me when I get my bling on
But you hate me buying real estate in foreign land
Respect my genius, all my people Portishead
Room full of cloaks and they count votes
Million man march and I'm taking notes
Made it to the top, you thought they saw a ghost
Facing tax evasion, niggas sell they soul
So selling dope was the path we chose
And now it's boats in the Bel-Air rows
Rich niggas in the set and stone
Neck rocky, Sylvester Stallone
See me in Capris or them Andes
Santorini, Greece with a dime piece
My money long, you know I'm out your reach
Only fat nigga jogging on the beach
Versace underwear but see the ass crack
Oblivious to how rapid my cash stack
I'm a pistol toter, fuck I'm voting for? (fuck 'em)
If I could, I'd drop a bomb, let's take em all to war (fuck 'em)
My favorite shorty out of Baltimore (yeah)
Every Chanel you know I bought it for her (I got that)
All the arguments she never called the law
I was never home but hid the money in the walls
Constant visits from the A.T.F
So I copped some cribs in the ATL
Martha Stewart decorated both
Snoop Dogg donated the smoke
This Chinese arithmetic, and it all add up
It all add up
Big Dog, Big Boss
Huh! Huh!
The lyrics of "Santorini Greece" by Rick Ross is a story of his journey to success and the struggles he faced as a young Black man. In the first verse, Rick Ross expresses his frustration with the world and his readiness to fight anyone who opposes him. He talks about his early years selling drugs and witnessing violence. He also mentions his experience of seeing a Cuban kilo at the age of 15 and dealing Yayo without dental hygiene. Ross highlights his love for luxury items like Lamborghinis, new Gucci boots and expensive jewelry, juxtaposed with his past struggles.
The second verse has Ross addressing various societal issues. He talks about racism and double standards and how the elites exploit the poor. However, he seeks to empower and give a voice to his people; he mentions creating jobs with his music and advocating for equality. Ross also reflects on his success and how he navigated the legal system to protect his wealth. The bridge is a call to recognize the existence of God, while the repetition of "huh" at the end of the verse is likely emphasizing the emphasis on his words.
Overall, "Santorini Greece" is a testament to Rick Ross's success story and the hardships he had to overcome on his journey to the top.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I be wanting to say "fuck the world!"
At times, I feel like saying that the whole world is not worth it.
I don't give a fuck!
I do not care about anything or anyone.
Shoot it out with all you bitches
I am ready to confront anyone who tries to harm me with gunfire.
Bitches don't love me
The women I deal with do not show me any genuine affection.
Young black nigga, nigga fighting the world, nigga
As a young black man, I feel like I have to fight endless battles in my life.
Everywhere you go bitches throwing rocks nigga
Wherever I go, I face hostility in the form of verbal and physical attacks from women.
Man, a nigga in a Lamborghini
I am a guy who owns a Lamborghini car.
Seen a Cuban kilo I was 15
When I was 15 years old, I saw a kilogram of Cuban drugs.
Dealing yayo never had my teeth cleaned
Despite dealing drugs for a living, I never bothered to have proper dental hygiene.
Restricted license but I'm so divisive
Although I have a limited driving license, I am still a powerful and influential individual.
I know the snipers and I flow the nicest
I am familiar with professional shooters, and I have excellent rap skills.
Fresher than Groovy Lou at a Coogi shoot
In terms of fashion, I am better dressed than Groovy Lou at a Coogi shoot.
A multiple weapons in my new Gucci boots
I have different kinds of weapons hidden inside my new Gucci boots.
The bank account done caught the holy ghost
My bank account has seen a significant increase in funds.
Hot pastrami for my Jewish chicks
I offer pastrami sandwiches to my Jewish female friends.
Eight days of Christmas, every day a newer gift
For Christmas, I give gifts to my loved ones for eight consecutive days, with each gift being better than the last.
I'm Michael Jackson to the rich niggas
To wealthy black people, I am similar to Michael Jackson in terms of fame and fortune.
That leather jacket, baby, with the 6 zippers
I wear a leather jacket with six zippers on it.
Suicide, or rather crucified
My enemies will face suicidal repercussions or even worse death-like sufferings.
I prophesize your whole crew demise
I predict your entire team's downfall.
Mutulu wife reside in Cuba nigga
The wife of Mutulu, resides in Cuba as a political refugee.
Shoot you, let you bleed out, it's how they do it nigga
They will shoot you and leave you to bleed out, that's how they deal with people like us.
Huh! Huh!
An exclamation used to express surprise, excitement or satisfaction.
These niggas don't believe in God
These guys lack the faith in divine deity.
From this very moment, you should believe in God
I urge you to start believing in God starting right from now.
Half of my niggas headed to Attica
Half of the people I know are either going to jail or heavily involved in criminal activities.
Either trafficking or destined to be a janitor
These people's future either lies in drug trafficking or working as janitors.
Diabetes rampant in my blood line
Diabetes is prevalent in my family's medical history.
That why fat boy be happy to see the sunshine
I find pleasure in seeing the sun because it provides Vitamin-D, which is essential for diabetes sufferers.
I'm here for results baby let's cut to chase
I am not here to waste time; I am here to ensure that things get done on time.
Sticky fingers and paper
I have stolen cash in my pockets, and I am holding some papers related to smuggling.
D.A. will drop the case
The District Attorney's Office will abandon pursuing legal charges against me.
Art Basel with Lyor I blew 300 with 'em
I attended Art Basel with Lyor, and we spent three hundred bucks together.
2 seaters for all the soldiers who running with 'em
I purchased two-seater cars for my friends who run with me.
Ask 100 women, yeah they wanna hit 'em
If I ask 100 women, they will admit they are attracted to me.
I be half awake and still be running in 'em
Sometimes, I am sleepy yet still able to perform remarkably well.
Two new liter sprite to get me through the night
I require two new liters of sprite to keep me awake throughout the night.
Bowling alley in the basement but we still shooting dice
Although we have a bowling lane in our basement, we still play dice games.
Rich forever, killa take my old advice
I am going to be prosperous forever; hence, listen to my older advice.
Better yet, take my old bitches and mold 'em right
Instead, you can take my older women and improve them for yourself.
And if I want her back I come and take her back
If I ever want my former women back, I can quickly retrieve them.
Santorini Greece, I put it on the map
I made the beautiful Island of Santorini famous.
Some points you niggas gotta be grateful
Be thankful and show some gratitude sometimes.
Mutulu Shakur
The famous political prisoner, Tupac Shakur's stepfather.
I know your dreads touching the floor nigga
I am fully aware you have very long dreadlocks.
We in the last days, these racist agendas
We are currently living in a time where racist policies are more blatant and discriminatory than ever before in history.
Blatant double standards because I'm a nigga
People treat me unfairly and unjustly because of my race.
Jesse Jackson on them people payroll (fuck him)
Inspite of representing the Black community, Jesse Jackson is corrupted by big corporate paychecks.
When you black, lips chapped cause the game cold
As a black man, living in this game of life is hard and it leaves my lips dry and cracked.
I'm giving niggas jobs when I sing songs
I employ people around me once I release records.
White man love me when I get my bling on
Whenever I put on my flashy jewelry, white men start admiring me.
But you hate me buying real estate in foreign land
When I purchase real estate abroad, it makes some people hate me.
Respect my genius, all my people Portishead
Acknowledge my intellectuality, my followers are as talented as Portishead group members.
Room full of cloaks and they count votes
There is a secret meeting happening, and men in cloaks are meticulously counting votes.
Million man march and I'm taking notes
I participate in the Million Man March and write my observations to remember the event.
Made it to the top, you thought they saw a ghost
I obtained all of my success, and people can not believe their eyes, or how it happened.
Facing tax evasion, niggas sell they soul
People facing tax evasion cases are willing to sell their souls to get out of trouble.
So selling dope was the path we chose
Drug trade was the job we elected for.
And now it's boats in the Bel-Air rows
Now, I own multiple boats docked in Bel-Air.
Rich niggas in the set and stone
I and other well-off people are firmly on top.
Neck rocky, Sylvester Stallone
I have a Rocky-style thick and rugged neck similar to Sylvester Stallone.
See me in Capris or them Andes
I casually wear Capri pants or Andes brand sportswear.
Santorini, Greece with a dime piece
I am visiting the gorgeous Greek Island of Santorini with a stunning woman.
My money long, you know I'm out your reach
My wealth is significant, and you cannot come close to matching it.
Only fat nigga jogging on the beach
The only overweight man running on the beach is undoubtedly me.
Versace underwear but see the ass crack
I am flaunting my Versace underwear even if it exposes my butt crack.
Oblivious to how rapid my cash stack
I am unaware of how quickly my wealth is accumulating.
I'm a pistol toter, fuck I'm voting for? (fuck 'em)
Since I carry firearms around, why would I bother voting?
If I could, I'd drop a bomb, let's take em all to war (fuck 'em)
If I had the power, I would wage a war on all those who wronged me.
My favorite shorty out of Baltimore (yeah)
My favorite girl is from Baltimore.
Every Chanel you know I bought it for her (I got that)
I buy Chanel products for her every time we shop.
All the arguments she never called the law
Despite our fights, she never called the police on me.
I was never home but hid the money in the walls
Even though I was away, I stored my money in the walls of my house.
Constant visits from the A.T.F
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives frequently visits me.
So I copped some cribs in the ATL
As a solution, I bought a couple of houses in Atlanta.
Martha Stewart decorated both
Martha Stewart beautifully decorated both of my houses.
Snoop Dogg donated the smoke
Snoop Dogg sponsored the marijuana sticks.
This Chinese arithmetic, and it all add up
All my actions add up and can be calculated using Chinese arithmetic.
Big Dog, Big Boss
I am a big shot, I am the boss.
Writer(s): william leonard roberts ii
Contributed by Daniel D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@HelenOzark
Nipsey Hussle: "I fucks with Rick Ross cause he teaching wealth"
@leecole7665
Remember the line very well🔥
@shaylahe643
Not to nitpick but *Hussle
@HelenOzark
Thanx @@shaylahe643
@Lemmy_fenriz
Hussle*
@remmyotieno8199
rest easy neighborhood nip 💙...big nip fan. loved dude frm 🇰🇪
@xolanimhlongo2335
Feels like a crime listening to Ro$$ while you’re broke 😭😭
@jarvarisstrachan5446
I hear u fammm
@starblackandwhite
Never that love! Just gives us contrast to know that we deserve more for ourselves in every aspect of our lives! It is so beautiful because wealth wants us as much as we desire it! Our time coming, for now we vibe. 🤍
@xolanilekhuleni9108
E'Baba Double X's sila