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.
Speedin'
Rick Ross Lyrics
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You Know Me (oh oh, oh, oh)
Trilla (oh oh, oh, oh)
Every dollar that I count can't grow in my account,
My account can't count up all my money in an hour,
'Cause it's comin' too fast and I'm scared it won't last,
Look that white girl in her face, told her this was her last dance,
See I don't have the nominations, you can blame it on my occupation,
Caesar salad, Caesar's Palace,
You not a boss lil' nigga cause your cheese is average,
In the Benz AK ridin' shotgun,
It's a Benz 'cause your broke 'till you got one,
It ain't nothing do a 100 in the Maybach,
Throwin' money out the roof muthafuck the brake pads.
Fast life, I live, big cars, big cribs,
(Speed) Speedin' (speed) I'm Speedin',
I can't stop, it's all I know,
From a youngin' I was taught get dough
(Speed) I'm Speedin' (speed) Speedin', I'm Speedin'
See people came lookin' for me shit I got ghosts,
See the west coast close and up in the Montrose,
Big money boss major American Idol, I got fans like Fantasia,
Read between the lines or yo' ass like Fantasia,
Get hit between the eyes he died they can't save him,
In the Porsche, I'm weavin', no coke but I'm Speedin',
Staring at the skyline I got a million on my mind (I'm the best),
And these pussy niggas running out of time (Ricky Ross),
I'm the chill quarter mill for the time piece,
Yeah I bought a wheels like deals for the dime beats
Fast life, I live, big cars, big cribs,
(Speed) Speedin' (speed) I'm Speedin',
I can't stop, it's all I know,
From a youngin' I was taught get dough
(Speed) I'm Speedin' (speed) Speedin', I'm Speedin'
Sittin' in the living room watching the Grammy's,
Wishing that was me that was on the Grammy's,
All I needed was someone to get behind me (money rain on me),
I was a determined hill nigga, dirty shoes of Hilfiger,
Homie help me out cause this boy's a drug dealer,
Now I'm flying high cause my gift grew wings,
And now I'm flying by 'em like the coupe grew wings,
Kells and Ross on the Hollywood scene,
Red carpet and it's smellin' like green,
Now floss cause I got paid off Calabra was the hip hop I'm the R 'n' B boss
Fast life, I live, big cars, big cribs,
(Speed) Speedin' (speed) I'm Speedin',
I can't stop, it's all I know,
From a youngin' I was taught get dough
(Speed) I'm Speedin' (speed) Speedin', I'm Speedin'
E-Class I think somebody followin' me,
Me or the Heli-Pad with ya' bitch,
I'm worth fifteen million baby I'm tryna to blow it all in one week,
Fuck with me, Triple C's,
Boss (I'm Speedin', I'm Speedin'), I'm a fly away on you haters,
And I came up so fast, movies, endorsements, films
We own things, boss (boss)
The lyrics of "Speedin'" by Rick Ross focus on the fast lifestyle of the rapper, his wealth, success and the risks that come along with it. Ross boasts about his money and status, admitting he's scared of losing it all, but still enjoying the speed and rush of his life. He references drug dealing and the danger that comes with it, while also talking about the power of money in the industry. Ross contrasts himself with those who have less and claims his superiority because of his wealth and success.
Throughout the song, Ross lays down several mentions of his grandeur, in particular, his cars, mansions, and style, all indicating his self-importance. He rationalises his lifestyle choices and proclaims what he does is natural to him, the reason he is hardwired to have it all. He is not apologetic of his wealth or about what others think of him.
Ross imagines himself winning big accolades, such as the Grammy Awards, and being recognised for his achievements, as well as for his musical talent. The song also touches on his collaborations with other music artists and his success in the entertainment industry. Ross finishes the song with a classic "boss" proclamation, underscoring that he is on top, he owns things and no one can touch him.
Overall, "Speedin'" is a song about luxury, riches, and the consequences of such a lifestyle. It is Rick Ross's boastful take on the fast life that he leads, both in terms of his wealth, fame and his problematic history with drug dealing.
Line by Line Meaning
Every dollar that I count can't grow in my account,
No matter how much money I earn, it can't just sit in my account and accumulate more.
My account can't count up all my money in an hour,
I earn so much money that my account can't even keep up with counting it all in such a short amount of time.
'Cause it's comin' too fast and I'm scared it won't last,
I'm earning money at a rapid pace and I'm afraid that it won't continue to come in this quickly.
Look that white girl in her face, told her this was her last dance,
I'm telling a cocaine dealer that I won't be buying from her again.
Goddamn (damn) speed got my heart racin',
I'm driving so fast that my heart is racing in excitement.
See I don't have the nominations, you can blame it on my occupation,
I haven't been nominated for any awards, but that's because of my job and the lifestyle it creates.
Caesar salad, Caesar's Palace,
I'm eating at Caesar's Palace, a well-known luxury hotel and casino, and ordering a Caesar salad.
You not a boss lil' nigga cause your cheese is average,
You may think you're a boss, but you're not because you're not making as much money as I am.
In the Benz AK ridin' shotgun,
I'm riding as a passenger in a Mercedes-Benz with an AK-47 gun beside me.
It's a Benz 'cause your broke 'till you got one,
You're not considered wealthy until you can afford to purchase a Mercedes-Benz.
It ain't nothing do a 100 in the Maybach,
It's easy to drive at a speed of 100mph in a Maybach luxury car.
Throwin' money out the roof muthafuck the brake pads.
I'm throwing money in the air from the car roof and not worrying about using the brake pads to slow down or stop the car.
See people came lookin' for me shit I got ghosts,
People are searching for me, but I'm keeping low and trying to remain unseen.
See the west coast close and up in the Montrose,
I'm in the Montrose area of California, which is close to the Western coast of the United States.
Big money boss major American Idol, I got fans like Fantasia,
I'm a major boss with a lot of money and influence, and I have many fans including Fantasia Barrino.
Read between the lines or yo' ass like Fantasia,
You better pay attention carefully or you'll end up in trouble, just like Fantasia did when she broke the law.
Get hit between the eyes he died they can't save him,
If someone gets shot directly between the eyes, they will likely die and there's no way to save them.
In the Porsche, I'm weavin', no coke but I'm Speedin',
I'm driving a Porsche and swerving through traffic without using cocaine, but still driving at high speeds.
Staring at the skyline I got a million on my mind (I'm the best),
I'm looking at the city's skyline and thinking about my millions of dollars and how I'm the best.
And these pussy niggas running out of time (Ricky Ross),
Other people who think they're important are running out of time, while I'm still on top and in control.
I'm the chill quarter mill for the time piece,
I spent $250,000 on a watch and I'm relaxed and carefree about it.
Yeah I bought a wheels like deals for the dime beats
I bought a car as if it cost just ten cents instead of the high price it really did cost.
Sittin' in the living room watching the Grammy's,
I'm watching the Grammy Awards ceremony from my living room.
Wishing that was me that was on the Grammy's,
I wish I was being awarded a Grammy at the ceremony.
All I needed was someone to get behind me (money rain on me),
All I needed was someone to invest in me and support me financially, and I would achieve success easily.
I was a determined hill nigga, dirty shoes of Hilfiger,
I used to be a determined boy from a poor neighborhood, wearing dirty shoes made by the Hilfiger brand.
Homie help me out cause this boy's a drug dealer,
A friend helped me out financially because I was dealing drugs and making a lot of money.
Now I'm flying high cause my gift grew wings,
I'm now incredibly successful because I was given an opportunity to showcase my talents and it became very popular and profitable.
And now I'm flying by 'em like the coupe grew wings,
I've surpassed all the people who didn't believe in me, just like a car flying past others because it's been given wings.
Kells and Ross on the Hollywood scene,
Myself and R&B singer R. Kelly are present on the Hollywood scene, capturing lots of attention.
Red carpet and it's smellin' like green,
There's a red carpet event happening and people are flaunting their wealth, making it seem like it reeks of money.
Now floss cause I got paid off Calabra was the hip hop I'm the R 'n' B boss
I can now show off my expensive possessions because I earned a lot of money from my music, and I now consider myself the boss of both hip hop and R&B.
E-Class I think somebody followin' me,
I'm driving a Mercedes-Benz E-Class and I have a suspicion that someone is following me.
Me or the Heli-Pad with ya' bitch,
I'm either being followed or I'm with your girlfriend at the heliport.
I'm worth fifteen million baby I'm tryna to blow it all in one week,
I have a net worth of $15 million and I'm attempting to spend all of it within one week.
Fuck with me, Triple C's,
Come mess with me and you'll have to deal with my crew, the Carol City Cartel.
Boss (I'm Speedin', I'm Speedin'), I'm a fly away on you haters,
I'm in charge and I'm driving fast away from my haters who can't catch up to me or my success.
And I came up so fast, movies, endorsements, films
I became extremely successful very quickly, with roles in movies and endorsements for products.
We own things, boss (boss)
My crew and I own many things and run our own businesses, making me the boss.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALI DEE THEODORE, SERGIO M. CABRAL, JULIAN DAVIS, YUSEF JACKSON, MICHAEL ANTHONY KLEIN, NICHOLAS CHRISTOPHER LOIZIDES, JOHN M. MCCURRY
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@simplyjones8701
I miss it even more, thus Era was golden!
@shamariomcclean
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@terskinsBBX
'You must be new man, we da best man.'
'Oh, I didn't realize you were da best, my mistake. Have a nice day.'
@FernyModZ
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@terskinsBBX
I'm glad you got a giggle out of that
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Lol