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.
Work
Rick Ross Lyrics
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I gotta think of some more shit to want, nigga
Oh!
I used to want a quarter bird 'til I got me a brick
I used to want that SRT until I hopped in the Benz
I used to really want that hoe until she hopped on my dick
You niggas said they wanted war, we started droppin' that shit
She ridin' waves, I tell your bitch to surfboard
Surfboard, surfboard
She want the money, tell that hoe to work for it
I used to really want that hoe until I hit from the back
I started trappin', no hands, tried to get me a pack
I took my talents to South Philly, had to get me a sack
You niggas know you fuck around, Meek Milly gettin' you whacked
I used to want a pound of weed, I started flippin' that crack
Sellin' that dope, I went through hell bein' broke
A nigga called me, say he got it, I say front me in four
And he ain't heard from me since and now he smellin' the smoke
You fuckboy! Fuckboy!
Niggas hatin', I'm like what the fuck for?
I'm in the 6, I'm ridin' with a plus 4
She a 10, I fuck her and all her friends, pussy nigga
I used to want a quarter bird 'til I got me a brick
I used to want that SRT until I hopped in the Benz
I used to really want that hoe until she hopped on my dick
You niggas said they wanted war, we started droppin' that shit
Like oh Lord, oh Lord!
She ridin' waves, I tell your bitch to surfboard
Surfboard, surfboard
She want the money, tell that hoe to work for it
Nigga, so tired of these lame niggas
Keep changin' on you like late winter
Springin' on you for a hoe or somethin'
My coat season and game different
Self made, self made nigga
Well dressed, well paid nigga
I daredevil err'day, nigga
Like Hell's Kitchen and faint vision, oh Lord!
Tell them niggas I'Mma need a minute
Undefeated, young sneaker nigga
Hundred deep, you never see a nigga
Hennessy in moderation
But my niggas drinkin' like them black ink niggas
Hah, that's cheesy nigga
Meanin' I cut and leave a nigga
Get it? That's leavin', nigga
Scissors, clippers, please forgive me
Real nigga, hoes around me
Take bitches, repeat offender
Ho, ho, please don't let me
No, no, Easter pinkin'
I done prayed the rappers get the Actavis
So they can all go back to just sleepin' on me
I used to want a quarter bird 'til I got me a brick
I used to want that SRT until I hopped in the Benz
I used to really want that hoe until she hopped on my dick
You niggas said they wanted war, we started droppin' that shit
Like oh Lord, oh Lord!
She ridin' waves, I tell your bitch to surfboard
Surfboard, surfboard
She want the money, tell that hoe to work for it
Niggas lookin' at me when I step into the party
It's the 50 millionaire, mothafuckin' Don Dada
All these niggas on coke, all these bitches on molly
Half my niggas do both, you better get yourself some money
Catchin' feelings when I pull up in it
Bad bitch, she a stripper, now she gettin' spinach
Now follow me, Balenciagas like they're Nikes, nigga
Fine bitches in the club, all wifeys, nigga
Now follow me, back to back, we in the Wraith, dog
Parkin' lot, chicken wings, then we skatin' off
Still headbussin' bitches, now I break you off
And if a nigga step to me, I'll break the law
Now follow me, front your boy and I'mMa make you work
If I got the bitch a purse, she had to make it twerk
Nigga, ridin' through the city, I remain alert
'Cause these niggas full of envy and they tend to lurk
I used to want a quarter bird 'til I got me a brick
I used to want that SRT until I hopped in the Benz
I used to really want that hoe until she hopped on my dick
You niggas said they wanted war, we started droppin' that shit
Like oh Lord, oh Lord!
She ridin' waves, I tell your bitch to surfboard
Surfboard, surfboard
She want the money, tell that hoe to work for it
The song "Work" by Rick Ross conveys the rapper's journey towards success while reflecting on his past desires and goals. The opening lines "I used to want all that shit, now I got it, I gotta think of some more shit to want, nigga" suggest that once he achieved his previous goals, he must look for something new and exciting to keep himself motivated. The chorus highlights his past desires for smaller quantities such as a quarter bird, an SRT car, and a hoe, but as he progresses in his life, he wants more significant things like success and wealth. The line "She want the money, tell that hoe to work for it" depicts how he has grown in his perspectives and understands the value of hard work and dedication to achieving one's dreams.
The verses are filled with references to the rapper's past in drug dealing and his present in the rap industry. He reflects on how he used to sell quarter birds but now sells bricks and how he moved on from selling weed to flipping crack. His lines such as, "Sellin' that dope, I went through hell bein' broke" and "And he ain't heard from me since and now he smellin' the smoke" paint a picture of his life as a drug dealer. He also mentions how he transitioned from drug dealing to rapping and how he is now a successful rapper, referring to himself as "the 50 millionaire, mothafuckin' Don Dada."
Overall, the song portrays Rick Ross as someone who has evolved over time and now understands the value of hard work and determination, having moved on from his past desires for smaller things to pursue his dreams and achieve success.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to want all that shit, now I got it
I had desires for worldly possessions which I now possess, but I am now searching for new goals
I gotta think of some more shit to want, nigga
I am now wealthy and in need of new aspirations to motivate myself
I used to want a quarter bird 'til I got me a brick
I yearned for a small amount of drugs until I found larger quantities to sell
I used to want that SRT until I hopped in the Benz
I desired a specific type of sports car until I became wealthy enough to afford multiple expensive vehicles
I used to really want that hoe until she hopped on my dick
I pursued a woman heavily until I successfully had sex with her
You niggas said they wanted war, we started droppin' that shit
Others declared their intent for a beef with us, so we responded aggressively with violence
She ridin' waves, I tell your bitch to surfboard
She is enjoying the experience, I tell your girlfriend to simply go with the flow
She want the money, tell that hoe to work for it
She desires financial wealth, so I suggest she works for it rather than relying on others
I used to really want that hoe until I hit from the back
I was extremely attracted to a woman until I had sexual intercourse with her from behind
I started trappin', no hands, tried to get me a pack
I attempted to obtain drugs to sell without the use of firearms
I took my talents to South Philly, had to get me a sack
I went to a specific location to purchase a large amount of drugs for myself
You niggas know you fuck around, Meek Milly gettin' you whacked
Others are aware that if they mess with us, Meek Mill will resort to violence to eliminate them
I used to want a pound of weed, I started flippin' that crack
I initially wanted to sell marijuana, but then transitioned to selling crack cocaine
Sellin' that dope, I went through hell bein' broke
During my drug dealing days, I experienced extreme poverty
A nigga called me, say he got it, I say front me in four
An individual offered me drugs on credit, and I agreed to repay them in four installments
And he ain't heard from me since and now he smellin' the smoke
This individual never heard from me again and now realizes that I took advantage of him
Niggas hatin', I'm like what the fuck for?
Others are envious of my success and I do not understand why
I'm in the 6, I'm ridin' with a plus 4
I am driving a luxurious car with four additional passengers
She a 10, I fuck her and all her friends, pussy nigga
She is beautiful, and I have sex with her and all her attractive friends, while calling others cowardly
Nigga, so tired of these lame niggas
I am extremely exhausted of dealing with unimpressive individuals
Keep changin' on you like late winter
Others continually switch up on me like the changing of seasons
Springin' on you for a hoe or somethin'
Others switch on me for a woman or another meaningless reason
My coat season and game different
My style of dress and way of life is separate from others and is unique to myself
Self made, self made nigga
I am self-sufficient and built my wealth on my own
Well dressed, well paid nigga
I am dressed in clothing of high quality and I am financially secure
I daredevil err'day, nigga
I live recklessly and dangerously every day
Like Hell's Kitchen and faint vision, oh Lord!
I experience a difficult lifestyle that often involves crime and other dangerous activities
Tell them niggas I'Mma need a minute
I request some time to myself
Undefeated, young sneaker nigga
I have a record of never losing and am knowledgeable about purchasing valuable sneakers
Hundred deep, you never see a nigga
My group is extremely large, but we never draw attention to ourselves
Hennessy in moderation
I consume Hennessy alcohol in a controlled and reasonable manner
But my niggas drinkin' like them black ink niggas
My friends consume alcoholic beverages to the point of drunkenness
Hah, that's cheesy nigga
That response is unoriginal and cliche
Meanin' I cut and leave a nigga
I am threatening to physically remove from a situation and abandon an individual
Get it? That's leavin', nigga
Do you understand what I am trying to convey? That means leaving, friend
Scissors, clippers, please forgive me
I apologize for what I am about to do with these scissors and clippers
Real nigga, hoes around me
I am an authentic individual and am usually surrounded by women
Take bitches, repeat offender
I constantly acquire women and am an experienced lover
Ho, ho, please don't let me
Please do not allow me to resort to calling someone a ho
No, no, Easter pinkin'
I am not interested in wearing traditionally feminine colors or clothing that are commonly associated with women
I done prayed the rappers get the Actavis, so they can all go back to just sleepin' on me
I have hoped that other rappers become addicted to cough syrup and stop challenging me in music
Niggas lookin' at me when I step into the party
I receive a lot of attention when I enter a social gathering
It's the 50 millionaire, mothafuckin' Don Dada
I am a wealthy and powerful individual, often referred to as a leader of sorts
All these niggas on coke, all these bitches on molly
Many people at this gathering are under the influence of drugs
Half my niggas do both, you better get yourself some money
Some of my associates use drugs and abuse alcohol, while my advice to others is to gain wealth
Catchin' feelings when I pull up in it
Others become emotional when I arrive in my vehicle
Bad bitch, she a stripper, now she gettin' spinach
A beautiful woman I know used to work as an exotic dancer, but she has now received financial gain from other means
Now follow me, Balenciagas like they're Nikes, nigga
Come with me, I wear expensive shoes as if they were a common, everyday item
Fine bitches in the club, all wifeys, nigga
There are multiple attractive women in this environment who have the potential to become serious partners
Now follow me, back to back, we in the Wraith, dog
Come along with me, we will be riding in similar, luxurious vehicles side-by-side
Parkin' lot, chicken wings, then we skatin' off
We will be departing this location soon, after enjoying some chicken wings
Still headbussin' bitches, now I break you off
I am still willing and able to physically harm a woman if necessary, but I can also provide support and assistance
And if a nigga step to me, I'll break the law
If another individual tries to start something with me, I will retaliate with legal and physical force
Now follow me, front your boy and I'mMa make you work
Join me, and I will enforce others to work and hustle alongside us
If I got the bitch a purse, she had to make it twerk
If I purchase a handbag for a woman, she is obligated to dance in a sensual manner
Nigga, ridin' through the city, I remain alert
I am cautious and aware of my surroundings while driving through the city
'Cause these niggas full of envy and they tend to lurk
Many men are jealous of my success, and they often follow me and observe my actions from a distance.
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: WILLIAM ROBERTS, ROBERT WILLIAMS, OLUBOWALE VICTOR AKINTIMEHIN
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haterskeephatin101
The energy on this is insane. This era meek and rick goes super hard.
Maruf Miah
When I go to work everyday I put this on....get's me in the mood and keeps me motivated!
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U r certainly right man.
Boom Sensei
The 808 rolls on this beat are legendary really the blueprint for todayβs trap music
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Ommobilien Mogul
Lex Luger had the hardest trap beats ever, with jahlil beats
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