Rick Ross went from being an Albany State University student to a prosperous rap star/entrepreneur. The Maybach Music Group label founder talked about his stardom in the Hip-Hop space on Dwyane Wade’s The Why podcast.
“In the rap game, Rozay’s in the Hall of Fame. That’s without a doubt,” Rick Ross told the 13-time NBA All-Star. “That’s without a doubt. And anybody questioning that, you ain’t gonna question Rozay looking me in my eyes. They’re not even serious.”
The South Florida native also said, “And that’s stamped by the streets, which means more. That means more to me than anything else. You know what I’m saying? The Grammys, the awards, and all that, that s### is most definitely cool. Accolades are always cool… The streets why Rozay’s on Star Island.”
Rick Ross rose to mainstream prominence in the mid-2000s with hits such as “Hustlin’” and “The Boss” featuring T-Pain. In addition, the 48-year-old MC released five No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 chart.
The Recording Academy has nominated Rick Ross for nine Grammy Awards, including a Best Rap Album nod for 2012’s God Forgives, I Don’t. However, Rozay has yet to win a Grammy.
Rick Ross also played an important role in the rise of Meek Mill and Wale. All three chart-topping rappers contributed to Maybach Music Group’s Self Made compilation series.