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.
Shots Fired
Rick Ross Lyrics
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I just heard a bunch of gunshots go off
My server just left on her bike to go
Oh my God, they're turning around and coming back
I'm hanging up, I'm hiding, bye
Okay, m'am, how many shots did you hear?
I don't know, I don't know, but they're coming back. I'm hiding
"We're being told by people here on the scenes,
Specifically the manager that a famous rapper was riding in that car
When someone opened fire shooting at that car, that car crashing into that building.
Police cleaning up the shell-casing markings that were here just a few moments ago.
This is still under investigation"
"There was a rapidfire 9 or 10, 9 or 10 shots.
You know, rapidfire with rapid succession and loud enough it wasn't a handgun,
It was some kind of a rifle."
"Police have leads, but no strong description of the shooter or the shooters
Who appeard to have targetted South Florida based rapper Rick Ross as he drove down the street"
The lyrics of Rick Ross's song Shots Fired describe a scene of fear and panic following a shooting incident. The song opens with the sound of gunshots in the background, suggesting that the rapper is witnessing a real-life shooting incident. The urgent tone and repetition of "they're coming back" convey a sense of imminent danger, as the singer expresses his fear and uncertainty about the situation. The lyrics shift to a conversation between the singer and a 911 operator, where the latter attempts to gather information about the number of shots fired.
The second half of the song features a news reporter updating the audience on the incident, describing it as an attack on a "famous rapper." The lyrics mention the use of a rapidfire rifle and the absence of a clear description of the shooter. Taken together, the lyrics of Shots Fired convey a sense of chaos and confusion in the aftermath of a violent incident, while also touching on themes of fame, power, and the dangers that can come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow down
Take a moment to listen to what I am about to say.
I just heard a bunch of gunshots go off
There was a rapidfire of nine or ten gunshots that I just heard.
My server just left on her bike to go
The person who was with me has fled the scene on a bike.
Oh my God, they're turning around and coming back
The shooters are coming back this way and I am scared.
I'm hanging up, I'm hiding, bye
I am getting off the phone so that I can hide and protect myself.
Okay, m'am, how many shots did you hear?
I need to gather information from you to better understand what's happening.
I don't know, I don't know, but they're coming back. I'm hiding
I am too scared to count the number of shots and the shooters are coming back so I need to hide.
"We're being told by people here on the scenes,
Specifically the manager that a famous rapper was riding in that car
When someone opened fire shooting at that car, that car crashing into that building.
Police cleaning up the shell-casing markings that were here just a few moments ago.
This is still under investigation"
Reports suggest that Rick Ross was riding in a car that was shot at, causing it to crash into a building. The police are currently investigating the crime scene.
"There was a rapidfire 9 or 10, 9 or 10 shots.
You know, rapidfire with rapid succession and loud enough it wasn't a handgun,
It was some kind of a rifle."
Eyewitnesses claim that there were rapidfire 9 or 10 shots, which sounded like it was coming from a rifle as it was louder than a handgun.
"Police have leads, but no strong description of the shooter or the shooters
Who appeared to have targeted South Florida based rapper Rick Ross as he drove down the street"
The police have some leads but don't have a clear picture of the shooter/s, who seem to have targeted Rick Ross while he was driving in the street.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: WIlliam Roberts II
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