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.
Thank You
Rick Ross Lyrics
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Now I'm up late counting this cake
This shit a feeling but I'm tripping cause
I ain't as really happy as I'm supposed to be
It's getting hard cause I been losing people close to me
I'm just the young hustler, I'm learning how to cope early
And I can see a death trap even if it's perdy
A lot of bitches be dirty so they just don't deserve me
I watched Biggie, I watched Pac, I watched Pimp C
And you get driven to sipping when you get in deep
Out here living for these niggas, it's so fucking silly
Hating when you sit in front of God like you DJ Envy
I had Breakfast Club meetings with my brother Rickie
And if you think he tried to change me, then you fucking crazy
If it ever went wrong, I did it on my own
Many people thought Rockie was a stepping stone
Lot of parts in my life, I had to roll a dice
But I learnt from my mistakes, I woulda did it twice
Now them diamonds in my bezel shining like the city lights
The 36 floor is just a nigga city view
And Balmain and Bape on me, this ain't nothing new
But I ain't trippin' cause it don't make me better than you
Yeah, I'm blessed with pussy niggas, I got 'em reviewed
My 100s Blue Devil on me like I play for Duke
"I never had a chance", that's just an excuse
Got my dreams, hit the stars, I'm turning them loose
So funny how these fuckboys switched on me
They like "Damn, lil' Rockie got rich, homie"
Now I'm smoked out with these two 6's, homie
He like pears so I passed it to the big homie
Talking 'bout money, we don't play about it
Talking 'bout some drama, I can stay without it
But you know it all comes with the fame
They say you only get remembered when you got a name
7 others died with Aaliyah on the plane
I don't know nobody else, should them niggas feel the shame
Said I had a fear of flying, if I can't save hip-hop
Can I least save a young nigga from dying?
Save a mother from crying 'less it's tears of joy
Tell a father he's supposed to be there for his girl and his boy
Staying on a hustle with all of the right reasons
To give the right gift some holiday season
Secrecy with me come for free if you wanna know
But homies know on the low, I'm fucking that (?) hoe
In the ghetto and our pockets is all we ever dreams
If I'm giving any chance, I'mma shoot a three
From the bleachers, know my daddy rooting up in Heaven
Niggas jealous, they can't imagine how much you stressing
Homie looking at me odd stepping out of cars
Model chick, she from New York, you should look at her
Stepping in a nigga way that's donkey of the day
Down to do a nigga dirty, put him in his place
And regardless of my ways, I would tend to pray
Ask them niggas that you praise, do they have a faith?
Air Condition for niggas who's under one condition
Hurt home, your mother gone but she a Christian
Sort of a football star, his father never visited
But who am I? Another rapper holding on his pistol
Said enough, yes, it's fat boy, Ricky Rizzle
Said enough, yes, it's fat boy, Ricky Rizzle
In "Thank You," Rick Ross reflects on his rise to success and the emotional toll it has taken on him. The song opens with Ross acknowledging his newfound wealth, but also confessing that he is not as happy as he feels he should be. He has lost people close to him, and he is aware of the dangers that come with his lifestyle. Ross namechecks several influential rappers who died young, including Biggie, Pac, and Pimp C, and ruminates on the risks of living fast and hard in the music industry.
The song is also introspective, with Ross reflecting on his own mistakes and shortcomings. He admits that he has made some bad decisions in his life, but has learned from them and grown as a person. He talks about the importance of staying true to oneself, even in the face of others' expectations, and the challenges that come with fame and success.
Overall, "Thank You" is a thoughtful and honest meditation on the ups and downs of life in the rap game. Ross acknowledges the risks and rewards of his chosen career with a mix of gratitude and caution, and looks towards the future with both hope and humility.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to stay up late and debate
I used to engage in arguments and discussions late into the night
Now I'm up late counting this cake
Now I stay up late counting my money (cake is slang for money)
This shit a feeling but I'm tripping cause
I feel good about my money but I'm having doubts because
I ain't as really happy as I'm supposed to be
I don't feel as happy as I should be despite my success
It's getting hard cause I been losing people close to me
It's getting difficult for me because I've been losing people who are important to me
I'm just the young hustler, I'm learning how to cope early
I'm a young person who is working hard and learning how to deal with things early in life
And I can see a death trap even if it's perdy
I can recognize a dangerous situation even if it seems attractive on the surface
A lot of bitches be dirty so they just don't deserve me
A lot of women are unfaithful so I don't want to be with them
Watchin' how I move because I'm seeing that this life can merk me
I'm careful about my actions because I know that this lifestyle could potentially kill me
I watched Biggie, I watched Pac, I watched Pimp C
I have seen famous rappers like Biggie, Pac, and Pimp C die
And you get driven to sipping when you get in deep
When you get deeply involved in this lifestyle, it's easy to turn to alcohol to cope
Out here living for these niggas, it's so fucking silly
Living this lifestyle for others is foolish
Hating when you sit in front of God like you DJ Envy
Regretting your actions when you face God in judgment is like DJ Envy (a radio host) being jealous of others' success
I had Breakfast Club meetings with my brother Rickie
I collaborated on The Breakfast Club radio show with my brother Rickie
And if you think he tried to change me, then you fucking crazy
If you think my brother tried to change who I am, you're insane
If it ever went wrong, I did it on my own
If I made mistakes, I made them alone
Many people thought Rockie was a stepping stone
Many people thought my collaborator Rockie was only useful to me as a means to an end
Lot of parts in my life, I had to roll a dice
I've taken many chances in my life
But I learnt from my mistakes, I woulda did it twice
I learned from my mistakes and wouldn't repeat them
Now them diamonds in my bezel shining like the city lights
Now the diamonds in my watch are shining like the lights of the city
The 36 floor is just a nigga city view
I have a great view of the city from my 36th floor apartment
And Balmain and Bape on me, this ain't nothing new
Wearing designer brands like Balmain and Bape is not new to me
But I ain't trippin' cause it don't make me better than you
Wearing designer brands doesn't make me a better person than you
Yeah, I'm blessed with pussy niggas, I got 'em reviewed
I'm lucky to have identified disloyal people and cut them off
My 100s Blue Devil on me like I play for Duke
I have a lot of $100 bills on me as if I were a Duke basketball player
"I never had a chance", that's just an excuse
The excuse that I never had a chance is not valid
Got my dreams, hit the stars, I'm turning them loose
I've achieved my dreams and I'm letting them soar
So funny how these fuckboys switched on me
It's amusing how these disloyal people turned on me
They like "Damn, lil' Rockie got rich, homie"
They're jealous of my collaborator Rockie's success
Now I'm smoked out with these two 6's, homie
Now I'm smoking marijuana with two six-cylinder cars
He like pears so I passed it to the big homie
My friend likes pears so I gave them to the larger, more important friend
Talking 'bout money, we don't play about it
When we talk about money, we are serious
Talking 'bout some drama, I can stay without it
I don't need any unnecessary drama in my life
But you know it all comes with the fame
I know that with fame comes certain things, good and bad
They say you only get remembered when you got a name
People only remember you when you're famous
7 others died with Aaliyah on the plane
Aaliyah and seven other people died in a plane crash
I don't know nobody else, should them niggas feel the shame
I don't know anyone else who died in that plane crash, so should those who did feel ashamed?
Said I had a fear of flying, if I can't save hip-hop
People say I'm afraid of flying, but even if I can't save hip-hop, can I at least save a young person's life?
Can I least save a young nigga from dying?
Can I at least save a young person from dying?
Save a mother from crying 'less it's tears of joy
Save a mother from crying, unless they're tears of joy
Tell a father he's supposed to be there for his girl and his boy
Tell a father that he's supposed to be there for his daughter and son
Staying on a hustle with all of the right reasons
I'm staying busy for all the right reasons
To give the right gift some holiday season
To give the perfect gift during the holiday season
Secrecy with me come for free if you wanna know
If you want to know a secret, I won't charge you for it
But homies know on the low, I'm fucking that (?) hoe
My friends know secretly that I'm having sex with a certain woman
In the ghetto and our pockets is all we ever dreams
In the ghetto, all we dream of is having money in our pockets
If I'm giving any chance, I'mma shoot a three
If I'm given an opportunity, I will take a chance and go for it
From the bleachers, know my daddy rooting up in Heaven
Even though my father is deceased, I know he's cheering for me from heaven
Niggas jealous, they can't imagine how much you stressing
People are jealous of my success, but they can't imagine how much stress comes with it
Homie looking at me odd stepping out of cars
People are looking at me strangely when I get out of cars
Model chick, she from New York, you should look at her
There's a beautiful woman from New York who you should check out
Stepping in a nigga way that's donkey of the day
If you get in my way, you're acting like a fool
Down to do a nigga dirty, put him in his place
People are willing to betray their friends and harm them
And regardless of my ways, I would tend to pray
Even though I've made mistakes, I still pray
Ask them niggas that you praise, do they have a faith?
Ask the people you admire if they have a spiritual belief system
Air Condition for niggas who's under one condition
Air conditioning is only available to those who follow certain rules
Hurt home, your mother gone but she a Christian
Your home might not be the best, but you can take comfort in the fact that your mother believes in Christianity
Sort of a football star, his father never visited
A football player is successful, but his father never comes to see him
But who am I? Another rapper holding on his pistol
I'm just another rapper who carries a gun
Said enough, yes, it's fat boy, Ricky Rizzle
I'm done talking, it's just me, the fat boy Rick Ross
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[Verse 1: Rockie Fresh]
I used to stay up late and debate
Now I'm up late counting this cake
This shit a feeling but I'm tripping cause
I ain't really happy as I'm supposed to be
It's getting hard cause I been losing people close to me
I'm just the young hustler, I'm learning how to cope early
And I can see a death trap even if it's perdy
A lot of bitches be dirty so they just don't deserve me
Watch her hind move because I'm seeing that this life can murk me
I watched Biggie, I watched Pac, I watched Pimp C
And you get driven the sipping when you get in deep
Out here living for these niggas, it's so fucking silly
Hating when you sitting in front of God like you, DJ Envy
I had Breakfast Club meetings with my brother Rickie
And if you think he tried to change me, you fucking crazy
If an album went wrong, I did it on my own
Many people thought Rockie was a stepping stone
Lot of parts in my life, I had to roll a dice
But I learnt from my mistakes, I woulda did it twice
Now them diamonds in my bezel shining like the city lights
The 36 flow is just a nigga city view
And Balmain and bape on me, this ain't nothing new
But I ain't trippin' cause it don't make me better than you
Yeah, I'm blessed with pussy niggas, I got 'em reviewed
My 100s Blue Devil on me like I play for Duke
"I never had a chance", that's just an excuse
Got my dreams, hit the stars, I'm turning them loose
So funny, had these fuckboys switched on me
They like "Damn, lil' Rockie got rich, homie"
Now I'm smoked out with these two chicks on me
He like pears so I passed it to the big homie
Talking 'bout money, we don't play about it
Talking 'bout some drama, I can stay without it
But you know it all comes with the fame
They say you only get remembered when you got a name
7 others died with Aaliyah on the plane
I don't know nobody else, should them niggas feel the shame
Said I had a fear of flying, if I can't save hip-hop
Can I least save a young nigga from dying?
Save a mother from crying 'less it's tears of joy
Tell a father he's supposed to be there for his girl and his boy
Staying on a hustle with all of the right reasons
To give the right gifts on holiday season
[Verse 2: Rick Ross]
Secrets come for free if you wanna know
But homies know I'm on the low, fucking and busting a hoe
In the ghetto in our pockets all we had was dreams
If I'm given any chance, I'mma shoot a three
From the bleachers, know my daddy rooting up in Heaven
Niggas jealous, they can't imagine how much you stressing
Homie looking at me [?] stepping out of cars
Model chick, she from New York, you should look at her
Stepping in a nigga way that's donkey of the day
Down to do a nigga dirty, put him in his place
And regardless of my ways, I would tend to pray
Ask them niggas that you praise, do they have a faith?
Air Condition for niggas who's under one condition
Hurt home, your mother gone but she a Christian
Sort of a football star, his father never visited
But who am I? Another rapper holding on his pistol
Signing off, yes, it's fat boy, Ricky Rizzle
Signing off, yes, it's fat boy, Ricky Rizzle
@StyleoftheTiger100
I ain't forget you Rocky!!!! The Core! These songs are my foundation! ...So underrated...true tellers... ❤️ Heart of the City!
@StyleoftheTiger100
Truth
@Jaythrowww
Respect to 9th Wonder. Real hip-hop fans know what I mean
@marzmindset5848
9th on the beat? NO WONDER I LOVED THIS!!!!
@HansBarentain
@@marzmindset5848 no, 9th wonder flipped it first
@3030hp
@@marzmindset5848 this was done by Sak Pase and LPeezy
@96gds
Can’t believe rockie didn’t just keep going - he was so talented
@islandbowy5783
rockie you killin it with this new flow
@StyleoftheTiger100
The Strings and Piano are incredible...2 comment mentions..my shit what you want me do....And it don't make me better than You! Love 🫶
@diondavis95
Rockie new flow 🔥🔥🔥