Rick Ross is an American rapper, entrepreneur and record executive, best known for his hit rap albums. His debut album, Port of Miami, was released in 2006, which yielded the singles, “Hustlin'” and “Push It”. The album reached #1 on Billboard Hot 200 and was certified as “Platinum.” He has collaborated with Lil Wayne, French Montana, Gucci Mane, and Jay-Z. He has also collaborated with popular DJs such as DJ Smallz, DJ Kroink, DJ 2Nen and DJ Ideal on mixtapes. Born William Leonard Roberts II on January 28, 1976 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, he was raised in Carol City, Florida. He has an older sister named Tawanda. Following his high school graduation, he attended the historically black college Albany State University on a football scholarship. He is the parent of two children: Toie and William III. He became engaged to Liz Hagelthorn in May 2017.
Rick Ross
Rick Ross Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 28 January 1976
Birth Place: Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
Birth Name: William Leonard Roberts II
Nicknames: Da Boss, Rozay, Renzel
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Occupation: Rapper, Songwriter, Entrepreneur
Nationality: American
Race/Ethnicity: Black (African-American)
Religion: Christian
Hair Color: Bald
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Rick Ross Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 249 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 113 kg
Height in Feet: 5′ 11″
Height in Meters: 1.80 m
Body Build/Type: Large
Chest: 45 in (114 cm)
Biceps: 15 in (38 cm)
Waist: 40 in (102 cm)
Shoe Size: 12 (US)
Rick Ross Family Details:
Father: Tommie Roberts
Mother: Unknown
Spouse/Wife: Unmarried
Children: Toie Roberts, William Roberts III
Siblings: Tawanda Roberts (Older Sister)
Rick Ross Education:
Miami Carol City Senior High School
Albany State University
Musical Career:
Genres: Hip hop
Instruments: Vocals
Labels: Maybach Music, Epic (current), Suave House, Slip-n-Slide, Atlantic, Def Jam, Poe Boy (former)
Associated acts: Triple C’s, DJ Khaled, Future, French Montana, Gucci Mane, Jay-Z, John Legend, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, Nas, Omarion, Puff Daddy, T-Pain, Wale
Rick Ross Facts:
*He was born on January 28, 1976 in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
*His real name is William Leonard Roberts II.
*He is the founder of Maybach Music Group.
*Ice Cube, The Notorious B.I.G. Trick Daddy and JT Money are his musical inspirations.
*He once worked as a correctional officer (December 1995-June 1997).
*He is friends with Lil’ Wayne, and Ludacris.
*Visit his official website: www.rickrossmastermind.com
*Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.