American Rapper, Rick Ross Net Worth

Net Worth:	$35 Million
Age:	41
Born:	January 28, 1976
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Rapper/Producer
Last Updated:	2017

Introduction

Rick Ross, born William Leonard Roberts II, is an American rapper and entrepreneur;
Ross is also the founder of the record label ‘Maybach Music Group’, and was also the first artist signed to Diddy’s management company Ciroc Entertainment.
Rick Ross’ net worth is estimated to be $35 million, and he’s one of the richest rappers worldwide.

Early Life

Rick Ross, born William Leonard Roberts II, was born on the 28th January, 1976, in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Roberts was raised in Carol City, Florida, and attended Miami Carol City Senior High School.After graduating from high school, he was given a football scholarship for the Albany State University, which is a historically black college.
 

Career

Roberts worked as a correctional officer for 18 months between December 1995 and June 1997. As his career as a rapper began, this fact was kept well hidden.
Given the stigma that hip hop has and the lyrics that are spoken, knowing Rick Ross’ was a former correctional officer wouldn’t have been great for his reputation.
Eventually, photos were leaked in 2008, and initially denied by Robert’s to have been him. Although more evidence came forward, and he was forced to admit that he formerly worked in corrections.
After being signed to Suave House Records, former label for rap duo 8Ball & MJG, he eventually signed a deal with Slip-n-Slide Records, which has been under the Def Jam label since 2006. This was the year Ross released his first album, Port of Miami.
Since then, Ross has released multiple albums, and founded the Maybach Music Group in 2009. All of his studio albums since 2009 have been released under the Maybach Music Group’s name.

Highlights

Here are some of the best highlights of Rick Ross’ career:

• Port of Miami (2006)
• Trilla (2008)
• Teflon Don (2010)
• Ashes to Ashes (2011)
• Rich Forever (2012)
• Mastermind (2014)
• Black Market (2015)
• Black Dollar (2015)
• Rather You Than Me (2017)

Favorite Rick Ross Quotes

“How many people you bless is how you measure success.” – Rick Ross

“Regardless of how it goes down life goes on.” – Rick Ross
“Ambition is priceless. It’s something that’s in your veins.” – Rick Ross
“Every day is a new opportunity to reach that goal.” – Rick Ross
“I may not be a role model, but I most definitely could be motivation for a lot of people in the hoods.” – Rick Ross

3 Success Lessons from Rick Ross

Here are 3 success lessons we can all learn from Rick Ross:

1. Put in the Time

Ross say’s it’s taken him over 10 years of hard work to even make a living from his passion. 10 years. No one said the money was going to come quickly after you decide to follow your passion.
It takes a lot of time, and a lot of hustle.

2. Our Ideas Will Make us Rich

Ross stated that ideas are what make us rich. The greatest ideas, followed by the execution will bring the success. Focus on generating new ideas that’ll transform your game.

3. Make up Your Mind & Don’t Look Back

Lastly, Ross says you need to make up your mind, and not let anyone try to change that. Don’t look back. Once you know what you want, go after it and don’t let anybody stop you.