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• Rick Ross is an American rap artist who named himself after the incarcerated cocaine trafficker, "Freeway" Ricky Ross. Ross, whose real name is William Roberts, is a former Dade County Florida prison guard.SOHH: NEWS: Details Of Rick Ross' C.O. Past... (July 28, 2008)

  Ross and 50 Cent became enmeshed in a feud after Ross' "Mafia Music" appeared on the internet and contained comments about 50 Cent, which angered him. 50 Cent retaliated with the release of "Officer Ricky" and on March 12, 2009, he allegedly threatened to release a porn video featuring an unnamed mother of one of Ross' children.Vibe.com: 50 Cent Allegedly Plans Porn... (March 12, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Birth name: William Roberts
  2. Born: January 21, 1977
  3. Origin: Carol City, Florida
  4. Also known as Rick Ro$$
  5. Years active: 2006 - Present
  6. Ross worked as a prison guard from December 1995 until June 1997SOHH: NEWS: Details Of Rick Ross' C.O. Past... (July 28, 2008)
  7. Arrested in 2008
  8. Charged with a felony for carrying a concealed weapon and for drug possession
  9. Sued by DJ Vlad for 4 million dollars after an alleged assaultMTV.com: DJ Vlad Files $4 Million Lawsuit... (August 15, 2008)

• Albums

  His 2006 debut, Port of Miami, has been certified platinum by the RIAA. His second album, Trilla, featured "The Boss" which has been his best charting single to date. Ross' third album, Deeper Than Rap is expected to be released in 2009.

  • 2006: Port of Miami
  • 2008: Trilla
  • 2009: Deeper Than Rap

• Background

  Ross grew up in Carol City, Florida, a suburb located outside of Miami. He received a football scholarship from Albany State in Georgia. After just two weeks Ross dropped out of the program to focus on his career in music. After dropping out, he signed a deal with Poe Boy Entertainment. He soon began making a name for himself by appearing on tracks by fellow Florida rappers including Trick Daddy and Trina.

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