Rick Ross

Birth Name:

William Leonard Roberts

Birth Place:

Carol City, Florida, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor

In 2014, he opened his 254-acre mansion to his charity In A Big Way, which provides youngsters access to positive influences
In 2016, his album "Port of Miami" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America
Before becoming a music artist, he worked as a corrections officer
Earned a football scholarship to attend Albany State University
Got his start as a rapper in the group The Carol City Cartel
Quote: "[On his success] "Before I was ever in this position, I promised myself I would never take it for granted․""
Is known to frequently wear sunglasses
Likes to collect vintage video games
Sampled the song "Push It to the Limit" from the film "Scarface" to use in his single "Push It․"

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