Rick Ross is an American muic producer, rapper, songwriter, record executive, producer, CEO, and entrepeneur who has sold millions of albums throughout his career. He's also sold tends of millions of singles worldwide and has already published 11 studio albums to date. Ross has been active in the music industry since 2006. Born William Leonard Roberts II in the town of Clarksdale, Mississippi. Ross entered the music industry with a unique voice that has taken him to the most impressive heights during his career. He founded Maybach Music Group and has fostered the music careers of artists such as Meek Mill and Wale. Ross is also an entrepeneur who bases most of his businesses in the city of Miami.
How is Rick Ross so rich?
Apart from his music success, Rick Ross has bought extensive real estate such as Evander Holyfield's suburban Atlanta home for $6 milllion. This property has a total of 322 acres, his biggest property from an extensive portfolio. Rick Ross also owns several different Wingstop restaurant locations. A fast-food chain that specializes in chicken wings that is currently valued at $5.08 billion. He has multiple platinum albums that have sold an overall $100 million worldwide and made the Top 200 Billboard list several times.
Between all his business ventures and his music career, Rick Ross is estimated to be worth $150 million, per Forbes. By far, the most lucrative partnership Rick Ross has is with fellow rapper Jay-Z. He signed a multi million dollar contract with Def Jam Records, which is Jay-Z's label and they have performed together in the biggest venues all around the world. Ross is also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. Back in early 2012, he was named as the hottest MC in the Game by MTV. He has four children with two different baby mommas: Toie Roberts, William Roberts III, Berkeley Hermes Roberts, and Billion Leonard Roberts.
