• Rick Ross Talks 'Hood Billionaire,' Dissapointment with Timbaland Over 'Movin Bass' Leak And More in Google Hangouts

    Rick Ross continues the promo for his new album "Hood Billionaire," which hit stores Monday, Nov. 24. He has been releasing a slew of music videos to keep the world squarly focused on his album and now made a stop in New York at the YouTube headquarters to talk with "MTV News" producer and radio host Sway Calloway and Rob Markman.Joining the segment "Real Rap," Rick Ross fielded questions from pear-eating fans all around the world and discussed his album Hood Billionaire to his secrets to business success, and shared the backstories on some humorous moments captured in the career of MMG bawse Rick Rozay, via "Hot New Hip Hop."The most noteworthy moment of the Google Hangouts session was when Calloway asked Rozay about the sticky situation that arose when Timbaland leaked the early version of "Movin Bass." This became apparent when the project dropped and the version on the album, featuring Jay-Z was totally different and did not feature Tink.

  • Rick Ross Shares Music Video for 'Hood Billionaire' Title Track [WATCH]

    Rick Ross's most recent studio album, "Hood Billionaire," was released yesterday, Nov. 24, and today the Florida rapper has shared the music video for the album's title track, which you can check out below. Not that much happens in the video: Ross raps at the camera, flaunts some cash in a dark room and is occasionally interrupted by a few quick shots of the streets — it is not clear what streets exactly — as well as some real-life footage of Ross sitting courtside at a Miami Heat game.But what makes the video unusual is that is it peculiarly bookended by short promos for "Hood Billionaire" and the upcoming fourth installment of Maybach Records's Self Made compilation series, as well as some shout-outs to rappers Stalley, Meek Mill and even some advertisements for Wing Stop and Luc Belaire wine.It feels like you are watching the video in a movie theater — a crappy movie theater, but still. Since this is not a particularly hooky track — or even a star-studded one, since Ross appears on his own — it seems as if this video was made as more of an advertisement for the album as a whole rather than just for this one song.You can check out Rick Ross's music video for "Hood Billionaire" here:

  • Rick Ross & K. Michelle Share "If They Knew" Music Video From 'Hood Billionaire' [Watch]

    Rick Ross has given the winter another batch of bombastic hip hop anthems and with Hood Billionaire hitting stores today, he wastes no time giving that new music some visuals to match. Now he has released the music video for "If They Knew", featuring K. Michelle. The video tells the short story of two star-crossed lovers who are in relationships, but their heart wants what it wants and they look to each other to find something real.

  • Rick Ross Offers Up More Drug Lord-Inspired Anthems on 'Hood Billionaire' [ROUND-UP REVIEW]

    When Rick Ross first emerged on the scene back in 2006, he introduced the world to his Miami drug lord persona with his debut single "Hustlin." Six albums and countless singles later, Ross is sticking to his guns with more drug themed anthems on Hood Billionaire. All in all, the album seems to be a hit or miss, either you will love what Ross has to offer or you will bore easily of his repetitive tales. Check out a round-up of what critics are saying below.

  • Freeway Rick Ross Calls on MMG Rapper to Fight 'Hip-Hop to Prison Pipeline,' Discourages 'Hood Billionaire' from Glorifying Drug Culture

    Former drug-dealer-turned-author Freeway Rick Ross is looking to make a change in the way hip-hop is perceived and the way drug culture is so heavily glorified. Ross is calling on the MMG rapper, who uses his name for entertainment purposes, to join his fight in ending the "hip-hop to prison pipeline." He believes the "Hood Billionaire" and other rappers should tell the truth about the origins of their success.While the "Hustlin" rapper has built a successful career from his tales of pushing drugs and becoming a self-made boss, Freeway believes these types of rap influences can be detrimental to the young people listening to it."To William Roberts, aka Rick Ross, who's using my name, I'm inviting you in to come with me," he said in a video, per "HipHopDX." "Let's fight this culture. Let's fight this penitentiary culture that hip-hop's been spreading. Let's make a difference. Me and you need to come together and you need to tell them that you didn't make your money selling drugs and making music is how you became famous. See, it's nothing wrong with making music just like it's nothing wrong with being a correctional officer if that's what you did."But so many of our friends who look up to you and look up to me are out on the streets thinking that they can go out and sell drugs and parlay that into a record career. I don't know if you know that they're not gonna make it, but I know that they're gonna wind up in prison with prison sentences three and four times what they should be because this war on drugs is no joke. I have 10 or 11 friends still in prison right now with life sentences, including one that even you know, Big Meech. I know how much you respect me and care about me, otherwise you wouldn't have took my name. Take a chance with me now. Let's make a difference."Freeway also called on other members of the hip-hop community to support the shift.

  • Migos Release Video for Rick Ross-Assisted 'Black Bottles' Following Reports of Altercation with Chief Keef's GBE Crew in Washington, D.C. [WATCH]

    Last month, Migos released their Rick Ross-assisted "Black Bottles," and now the stunt-worthy cut is getting visual treatment. The Atlanta trio put the video out following reports of an altercation with Chief Keef's GBE crew in Washington, D.C.In the lavish black-and-white video, the MMG rapper and the "Handsome and Wealthy" rhymers flaunt gold chains, luxury cars and, of course, Luc Belaire Rare Rosé. Rich Gang member Young Thug made a guest appearance."Sippin' rose, the day I had a court date / Trynna f--k lil mama / I don't really like no foreplay / Talkin' all that s--t, I'll put that price up on your toupe / I hit 'em in the mouth / He thought he had a damn toothache," Offset raps on the track.

  • A Brief History of Law Enforcement and Hip-Hop Award Shows: T.I., Rick Ross, Jeezy and More Get Dusted Up

    Many, many agencies have called out hip-hop performers for merely being storytellers and not the actual "gangstas" their music portends. Incidents and events at awards shows have backed up the stories they tell like perhaps no other platform can. Today marks the tenth anniversary of Yung Buck's legal troubles following the 2004 VIBE Awards (read more below). Check out a history of police intervention at awards shows below.

  • Rick Ross Dishes His Fitness Advice with New Workout Video #ROSSFIT [WATCH]

    Where would you want to get your fitness advice? It would seem logical to go to a former athlete, a gym trainer or possible ex-military person who is still in shape.Not anymore. Rick Ross — hood billionaire, general boss and now fitness expert — has the answers for you in a new video with "Funny or Die." It is, as Ross describes, "Simple as hell."You follow these simple instructions to take part in his #ROSSFIT workout regimen.

  • Stream Rick Ross 'Hood Billionaire' on iTunes Ahead of Release Date

    Rick Ross' new album Hood Billionaire is just one week away from its release date, so you know what that means... Yes, the record is now streaming in full in advance of the planned Nov. 14 rollout. Today (Nov. 17), the "Keep Doin' That" rapper teamed up with iTunes Radio for a pre-release stream of the forthcoming LP.

  • Rick Ross Shares 'Movin Bass' Track Featuring Jay-Z from Upcoming 'Hood Billionaire' Album [LISTEN]

    Rick Ross has dropped another track from his upcoming "Hood Billionaire" album, and this might be the heavy hitter, ladies and gentlemen. The song, "Movin Bass," features rap icon and Roc Nation leader Jay-Z taking on the hook as Da Boss handles some lean verses produced by Timbaland.Drops tomorrow. @RICKYROZAY x JAY-Z "MOVIN BASS" #HOODBILLIONAIRE pic.twitter.com/PiAXmEEB5z — @RICKYROZAY NATION (@TheRozayNation) November 11, 2014Ross is on point in the new track, rapping about how success has not changed the game."I'm movin' bass, we outta state you know my speakers low," he says. "Put the pistol to your mouth now show me to the safe / Grammy-nominated once, but I'm still movin' bass."Hov chimes in with a slick hook and the two prove again that their partnership is one for the charts. Timbaland, we could have actually used more bass on this one. Take a listen below, via "Billboard."
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