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.
Street Life
Rick Ross Lyrics
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Ain't nothin' but the street life
That's money, cars and hoes
It's the only life I chose
Street life, ain't nothin' but the street life
They love they way I shine
This world is mine, it's all mine
Up early in the morning, got gold in my eye
Got a 4-5 that'll leave a hole in the sky
Sittin' at this table, why, to take a sore for eye
Music and the street life that's a whole 'nother side
(Right)
Hoes used to call me small time
My clothes ain't know what to call mine
No logos or no tags in it
No polos 'til I started bag-gin' it
Way before my first key
My nigga E showed me how to parlay A Z
(Good lookin' nigga)
I know my mama pullin' overtime
Pocket full of dimes so I'm out here pullin' mine
Ain't nothin' but the street life
That's money, cars and hoes
It's the only life I chose
Street life, ain't nothin' but the street life
They love they way I shine
This world is mine, it's all mine
You can't close shop, not on my block
I'm 24/7 like I hop
Came from the bottom to the sky box
Now a penthouse, you can call me hi-top
Hop up in the 40-40, got 'bout forty on me
Fifty grand in a band, I'ma roll it, homie
Brick layin' cost 'bout another dub
Ten grand for a pound of the bubble bud
Twenty birds in a room down in Atlanta
I caught a bird, but the birds can't buy a camper
Just an example by an ex-trapper
Dress the coupe in the shoes, now that's dapper
Ain't nothin' but the street life
That's money, cars and hoes
It's the only life I chose
Street life, ain't nothin' but the street life
They love they way I shine
This world is mine, it's all mine
Street life, sellin' dope, fuckin' hoes
Big E, smoke comin' outta nigga nose
Candy paintin' on the corner, sellin' everything
I'm on the move, I ain't called mama in a couple days
This life and nothin' will ever change that
I love the game and we'll never give the game back
We lost a lotta good niggaz in the game
But in the game, all the good niggaz get a name
I got a name, everybody don't die the same
Like all dope don't fly the same
M I Yayo, boy I buy them thangs
It's like the people want me to come fly the plane
Ain't nothin' but the street life
That's money, cars and hoes
It's the only life I chose
Street life, ain't nothin' but the street life
They love they way I shine
This world is mine, it's all mine
Ain't nothin' but the street life
That's money, cars and hoes
It's the only life I chose
Street life, ain't nothin' but the street life
They love they way I shine
This world is mine, it's all mine
Ain't nothin' but the street life
That's money, cars and hoes
It's the only life I chose
Street life, ain't nothin' but the street life
They love they way I shine
This world is mine, it's all mine
In this song, Rick Ross and Lloyd sing about the street life. Rick Ross talks about how he started small, with no logos or tags in his clothes, and now he's big, with a penthouse and a lot of money on him. He talks about the hustle, selling drugs and "bag-gin' it," and also references his mother working hard to make ends meet. Despite the risks and losses in the game, he won't give it up and revels in his success. Lloyd's chorus mentions the "money cars and hoes" that come with the street life and how he loves the way he shines.
The lyrics of this song paint a vivid picture of the hustle and flashiness of street life. Rick Ross talks about the struggle to make it big and the risks that come with it, but also how successful he is. The chorus by Lloyd adds to the overall theme of the song, emphasizing the glitz and glamour of this lifestyle. It's clear that the street life is what Rick Ross and Lloyd have chosen, and they're proud of their success within it.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't nothin' but the street life
There's nothing else but living in the streets
That's money cars and hoes
It's all about money, cars, and women
It's the only life I chose
I chose this life and nothing else
Street life , nothin' but the street life
This is just the way we live, nothing else
They love they way I shine
People admire me for my success
This world is mine, all mine
The world is mine because I made it mine through my success in the streets
Up early in the morning, got gold in my eye
I'm awake early in the morning, motivated by the pursuit of wealth
Got a 4-5 that'll leave a hole in the sky
I carry a powerful gun and I'm not afraid to use it
Sitting at this table, why, to take this
I'm sitting at the table to make money
Music and the street life that's a whole 'nother side (right)
Living in the streets is another world that is different from the rest of society
Hoes used to call me small time
Women used to not pay attention to me because I was not successful yet
My clothes ain't know what to call mine
I didn't have enough money to buy nice clothes
No logos or no tags in it
My clothes didn't have any designer logos or tags on them
No polos 'til I started bag-gin' it
I couldn't afford Polo clothing until I started making money selling drugs
Way before my first key
I was involved in the street life even before I started selling large quantities of drugs
My nigga E showed me
My friend E taught me how to make money in the streets
How to parlay a Z (good lookin' nigga)
He taught me how to invest and make more money from selling drugs
I know my mama pullin' overtime
My mother is working hard to make ends meet
Pocket full of dimes
I have money in my pocket from selling drugs
So I'm out here pullin' mine
I'm out here hustling and making money to support myself and my family
You can't close shop, not on my block
No one can stop us from selling drugs in our area
I'm 24/7 like IHOP
I'm always working, just like IHOP is open 24/7
Came from the bottom to the skybox
I started from the bottom and now I'm living in luxury
Now a penthouse, you can call me Hi-Top
I live in a penthouse and I'm on top of the world
Hop up in the 40-40, got 'bout forty on me
I'm driving my expensive car and I have a lot of money on me
Fifty grand in a band, I'ma roll it homie
I have fifty thousand dollars in cash and I'm going to spend it
Brick layin' cost 'bout another dub
The cost of buying drugs is another twenty dollars
Ten grand for a pound of the bubble bud
I spent ten thousand dollars on a pound of high-quality marijuana
Twenty birds in a room down in Atlanta
There are twenty kilograms of cocaine in a room in Atlanta
I caught a bird, but the birds can't buy a camper
I made some money selling drugs, but that money can't buy anything big like a camper
Just an example, by an ex-trapper
This is just one example of how someone who used to sell drugs can become successful
Dress the coupe in the shoes, now that's dapper
I'm dressing up my car with fancy rims, and it looks great
Street life, sellin' dope, fuckin' hoes
The street life consists of selling drugs and sleeping with women
Big E, smoke comin' outta nigga nose
My friend Big E is smoking so much that smoke is coming out of his nose
Candy paintin' on the corner, sellin' everything
Cars with colorful paint jobs are being sold on the streets, along with other illegal goods
I'm on the move, I ain't called mama in a couple days
I'm staying busy with my illegal activities and haven't had time to call my mother
This life and nothin' will ever change that
I'm committed to this dangerous and illegal lifestyle, and nothing will change that
I love the game and we'll never give the game back
I enjoy the thrill of selling drugs and won't stop doing it
We lost a lot of good niggas in the game
Many people have died due to drug-related violence
But in the game, all the good niggas get a name
Those who are successful in the drug game become well-known and respected
I got a name, everybody don't die the same
I have become successful and gained respect in the drug game, and not everyone who participates in it meets the same fate
Like all dope don't fly the same
Not all drug transactions go according to plan
M-I-Yayo, boy I buy them things
I'm from Miami and I'm known for buying drugs
It's like the people want me to come fly the plane
Others look up to me and want me to be their leader
[Chorus: x3]
Repeating the chorus
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Lloyd Polite, Maurice Sinclair, William Roberts
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