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Rick Ross Biography: Wife, Songs, Age, House, Girlfriend, Children, Net Worth, Albums, Height, Wikipedia, Mansion, Photos, Parents
May 27, 2022 Lorenza Nicholas
Biography
William Leonard Roberts III (born January 28, 1976) is a leading American rapper, songwriter, and music executive. The music superstar is known professionally as Rick Ross.
He released his debut single, Hustlin, in 2006. The song was followed by his debut album, Port of Miami, released under Def Jam Records.
Port Of Miami sold 187,000 units in its first week and debuted at number one on Billboard 200.
In 2009, Rick Ross founded Maybach Music Group‘s record label and released eight studio albums under the music imprint.
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| Wiki Facts & About Data | |
| Real Name: | William Leonard Roberts III |
| Stage Name: | Rick Ross |
| Born: | 28 January 1976 (age 48 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.8 m |
| Parents: | William Roberts, Tommie Roberts |
| Siblings: | Tawanda Roberts |
| Wife • Spouse: | Lira Mercer (en. 2015), Shateria Moragne-El (en. 2009-2016), Foxy Brown (en. 2008) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Cristina Mackey (2023), Pretty Vee (2020 – 2023), Deja Gabrielle (2019 – 2020), Lauryn McRoyal (2017 – 2018), Liz Hagelthorn (2017), Chandra Davis (2016), India Love (2016 – 2017), Briana Camille (2016 – 2019), Briteady (2016), Skrawberry (2015), Ming Lee (2014 – 2015), Paige Imani (2014), Keyshia Dior (2013 – 2014), Christelle Blanche (2011 – 2014), Elise Neal (2010 – 2011), Tia Kemp (2003 – 2015), Lastonia Leviston (1999 – 2003), Khloé Kardashian (2015), India Westbrook (2016-2017), PREMADONNA, Alexis Sky |
| Children: | Toie Roberts, William Roberts III, Berkeley Hermes Roberts, Billion Leonard Roberts |
| Occupation: | Rapper • Businessman |
| Net Worth: | US$40 million-US$50 million |
Early Life
Rick Ross is an African-American who was born to the family of Mr. William Roberts and Mrs. Tommie Roberts. He was birthed on the 28th of January 1966. He has a sister named Tawanda Roberts.
His parents named him William Leonard Roberts III. He was born and raised in Clarksdale, Mississippi. As a teenager, he was deeply interested in rap music and football. He often spent his free hours working on freestyle rap songs.
Rick Ross was a good football player, which helped him secure a scholarship to study at Albany University. After graduating from the university, he held different jobs to make ends meet. He once worked as a correctional officer and held this job from December 1995 to January 1997.
Education
Rick Ross was educated at a public-owned elementary school from first grade to sixth grade.
He graduated from Miami Carol City Senior High School. He is an alumnus of Albany State University. He had been awarded a scholarship to study at the university.
Career
Before releasing his debut single, Hustlin, in 2006, Rick Ross was scouted by top music labels such as Bad Boy Records and Murder Inc. However, he decided to sign a multimillion-dollar record deal with Def Jam Recordings, which Jay Z headed at the time.
His debut studio album, Port of Miami, was released under Def Jam Recordings in August 2006. As soon as it was dropped, the project debuted at number one on Billboard 200, and it sold 187,000 units in its first week. Port of Miami was certified Gold by RIAA in November 2006.
Rick Ross released his sophomore studio album, Trilla, to critical acclaim in March 2008. The album debuted at number one on US Billboard 200. The project is home to commercially successful songs like Speedin, The Boss, Here I Am, and This Is The Life. MTV News ranked him as one of its Hottest MCs in 2008.
From 2009 to 2021, Rick Ross has released nine more solo studio albums. They are Deeper Than Rap (2009), Teflon Don (2010), God Forgives, I Don’t (2012), Mastermind (2014), Hood Billionaire (2014), Black Market (2015), Rather You Than Me (2017), Port of Miami 2 (2019) and Richer Than I Have Ever Been (2021). He worked on the collaborative album Custom Cars & Cycles with Triple C’s. The project was released in 2009.
In 2009, Rick Ross established the music label Maybach Music Group (MMG). The label has contributed to the success stories of top American acts like Meek Mill, French Montana, and Wale.
Social Media
The lyrical rapper Rick Ross has over 14.9 million followers on Instagram and over 4.6 million followers on Twitter.
- Instagram handle: @richforever
- Twitter handle: @RickRoss
Personal Life
Rick Ross has never been married. He was once engaged to Lira Galore Mercer in 2015. But the engagement was short-lived, and the couple never proceeded to the altar.
Despite not being a married man, Rick Ross has fathered four children: Toie Roberts, William Roberts III, Berkeley Hemes Roberts, and Billion Leonard Roberts.
He was once arrested on drug and marijuana charges by the Miami Beach Police Department in January 2008. That same year, in August, YouTube Content Creator filed a lawsuit against Rick Ross for assaulting him at the Ozone Awards held in Houston, Texas.
Rick Ross suffered a heart attack on the 2nd of March 2018 and was hospitalized. He had been found unconscious and unresponsive at his Miami home.
Rick Ross has been engaged to Lira Galore (2015).
He has been in dating relationships with Liz Hagelthorn (2017), Chandra Davis (2016), India Westbrook (2016-2017), Briana Camille (2016-2019), Briteady (2016), Skrawberry (2015), Ming Lee (2014-2015), Paige Imani (2014), Keyshia Dior (2013-2014), Christelle Blanche (2011-2014), Elise Neal (2010-2011), Shateria Moragne (2009-2013), Foxy Brown (2008), Tia Kemp (2003-2015), Lastonia Leviston (2000-2002), Premadonna and Alexis Sky.
Dating History
Rick Ross was once engaged to Lira Mercer (2015), Shateria Moragne-El (2009 – 2016), and Foxy Brown (2008).
His romantic history involves connections with Pretty Vee (2020-2023), Deja Gabrielle (2019 – 2020), Lauryn McRoyal (2017 – 2018), Liz Hagelthorn (2017), Chandra Davis (2016), India Love (2016 – 2017), Briana Camille (2016 – 2019), Briteady (2016), Skrawberry (2015), Ming Lee (2014 – 2015), Paige Imani (2014), Keyshia Ka’Oir (2013 – 2014), Christelle Blanche (2011 – 2014), Elise Neal (2010 – 2011), Tia Kemp (2003 – 2015), and Lastonia Leviston (1999 – 2003).
An interesting encounter took place with Khloé Kardashian in 2015. Adding a new chapter to his love life, Cristina Mackey began dating Rick Ross in December 2023.
Net Worth
The Maybach Music boss makes a lot of money from royalties, performing at shows, and running his record label.
Rick Ross‘ net worth is estimated to be worth US$40 million to US$50 million.
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