Rick Ross Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Rick Ross’ net worth, what is it?

With a net worth of $150 million, Rick Ross is an American rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, record executive, producer, and CEO. Throughout his career, he has sold millions of albums and tens of millions of singles globally. At different points, he has ranked among the top ten highest-paid rappers globally. As of now, his total career earnings exceed $90 million, excluding real estate investments, his record label, and other income-generating ventures.

Rick Ross rose to fame in 2006 with his debut album “Port of Miami,” which debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. His music, known for its distinctive husky voice and detailed storytelling, has been featured in several acclaimed albums, including “Trilla” (2008), “Deeper Than Rap” (2009), “Teflon Don” (2010), and “God Forgives, I Don’t” (2012), all of which topped the Billboard charts. His lyrics often touch on themes of wealth, criminal activity, and the Miami lifestyle.

Besides his music career, Ross is the founder of the record label Maybach Music Group (MMG), which has released albums by successful artists like Meek Mill and Wale. He is also a diverse entrepreneur with interests in various businesses, including owning several franchises of the Wingstop restaurant chain.

Early Life of Rick Ross

Born on January 28, 1976, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, as William Leonard Roberts II, he was raised in Carol City, Florida. He graduated from Miami Carol City Senior High School and later attended Albany State University on a football scholarship.

Rick Ross’ Career

During an 18-month period, starting from December 1995 until his resignation in June 1997, Ross worked as a correctional officer. He started his career using the pseudonym Teflon Da Don, later changing it to Rick Ross in the mid-2000s. His stage name was influenced by the former drug kingpin “Freeway” Rick Ross.

In 2006, Ross released his debut single “Hustlin” and sparked a bidding war, receiving offers from Diddy’s Bad Boy Entertainment and Irv Gotti’s Murder Inc. Ultimately, Ross signed a multimillion-dollar deal with Jay-Z’s Def Jam Records, launching his debut album, “Port of Miami,” later that year, which debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart. Subsequently, his second album, “Trilla,” also premiered at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in 2008.

In 2009, Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, under which he released his studio albums like Deeper Than Rap (2009), Teflon Don (2010), God Forgives, I Don’t (2012), Mastermind, Hood Billionaire (both in 2014), Black Market (2015), Rather You Than Me (2017), Port of Miami 2 (2019), and Richer Than I Ever Been (2021). Ross was also the inaugural artist signed to Diddy’s management company, Ciroc Entertainment.

In 2012, Ross received the title of Hottest MC in the Game from MTV. Additionally, he appeared on VH1’s show, Snoop and Martha’s Potluck Dinner Party, where he was seen cooking with Martha Stewart.

Rick Ross’ Legal Troubles

Rick Ross has faced law enforcement issues such as arrests related to firearms and drugs, as well as lawsuits from various individuals in the music industry. In January 2008, Ross was arrested on gun and marijuana charges. During a deposition, Officer Rey Hernandez, the Miami Beach cop who arrested Ross, mentioned Ross was assigned to the gang task force based on his claimed affiliation with Triple C’s (aka Carol City Cartel) and other known gang members, although no proof of this affiliation was provided.

In August 2008, YouTuber DJ Vlad sued Ross for assault and battery, alleging Ross orchestrated an ambush against him at the 2008 Ozone Awards in Houston, Texas, due to inquiries about Ross’s past as a correctional officer.

In June 2010, “Freeway” Ricky Ross sued Ross for using his name, leading to a copyright infringement lawsuit in a California federal court. In December 2013, the court ruled in favor of the rapper Rick Ross, permitting him to retain the name under a First Amendment judgment.

Recently in 2021, Rick Ross agreed to pay his ex-girlfriend Briana Singleton $11,000 per month in child support for their three children.

Rick Ross’ Personal Side

Ross is a father to four children: Toie Roberts, William Roberts III, Berkeley Hermes Roberts, and Billion Leonard Roberts.

Rick Ross identifies as a Christian and mentioned in an interview with Corey “Coco Brother” Condrey on Lift Every Voice that he believes, “no matter what I go through, I never question God.” He also shared that he prays before every performance on stage.

On his 37th birthday, January 27, 2013, Ross and his girlfriend were targets of a drive-by shooting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, resulting in no injuries, but they experienced a car crash.In an attempt to escape the shooting, their car was driven into an apartment.

Briefly engaged to Lira “Galore” Mercer in 2015, Ross faced criticism in 2017 for a controversial interview statement. He later apologized for his insensitive remarks through a Facebook post.

Rick Ross is the owner of several Wingstop restaurant locations.

## Earnings Highlights

Since 2007, Rick Ross’ salary and net worth have been consistently tracked year by year. His earnings breakdown looks like this:

– 2007: $2 million
– 2008: $3 million
– 2009: $6 million
– 2010: $5 million
– 2011: $6 million
– 2012: $9 million
– 2013: $6 million
– 2014: $7 million
– 2015: $9 million
– 2016: $10 million
– 2017: $11 million
– 2018: $4 million
– 2019: $5 million
– 2020: $7 million

Total: **$90 million**

In a child support case in February 2009, it was revealed that Ross’ financial status was not as lavish as perceived, with details of his assets and monthly expenses disclosed.

In 2020/2021, legal documents from a child support case with his ex-girlfriend exposed that Ross had a monthly income of $585,000.

## Real Estate

– In 2012, Ross bought a waterfront mansion in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which he later sold in 2016 for over $6 million.
– Purchased a 54,000-square-foot mansion outside Atlanta for $5.8 million in 2014.
– Acquired an additional 87 acres of land near his Atlanta mansion for $1 million in October 2020.
– Bought Meek Mill’s Atlanta mansion for $4.2 million in April 2023.
– Reported to be in contract on a $37 million mansion on Star Island in Miami in July 2023.

## Private Jet

In June 2023, Rick Ross announced his purchase of a private jet, a 2012 Gulfstream G550, likely bought for $19.5 million in April 2023.

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