Fan mail address
Rick Ross
Paradigm Talent Agency
700 N San Vicente Blvd.
Suite G820
West Hollywood, CA 90069
USA
Address information
Paradigm Talent Agency
(Talent and Literary Agency)
700 N San Vicente Blvd.
Suite G820
West Hollywood, CA 90069
USA
Rick Ross, born William Leonard Roberts II on January 28, 1976, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and music producer. Widely recognized for his commanding voice and larger-than-life persona, Ross has become one of the most influential figures in the rap industry. His rise to fame has been marked by both critical and commercial success, with a string of platinum-certified albums, chart-topping singles, and entrepreneurial ventures. His story is one of hustle, resilience, and self-made success, building an empire in both music and business.
Rick Ross was raised in Carol City, Florida, a neighborhood located in the northern part of Miami-Dade County. Growing up in a low-income, tough neighborhood, Ross found his passion for music early on, influenced by hip-hop legends like Scarface, Tupac Shakur, and The Notorious B.I.G. His musical interests were complemented by a love for sports; Ross was a standout player in high school football and even earned a scholarship to play at the historically black college, Albany State University, in Georgia.
Although he briefly attended college, Ross ultimately chose to focus on his passion for music. He dropped out and moved back to Miami, where he immersed himself in the city’s growing rap scene. Rick Ross adopted his stage name, inspired by the notorious drug kingpin “Freeway” Rick Ross, who was a major figure in the cocaine trade in the 1980s. Ross, however, has stated that his persona is more reflective of his lifestyle and his understanding of street culture rather than his direct involvement in illegal activities. He later explained that he chose the name to represent the tough, streetwise, and affluent image he was building for himself.
