Who Dat? Rick Ross Tattoos

Notable icons are tattooed to the body of rap's big Bawse.

Big Sexy - At 6-foot-2 and approaching nearly 300 pounds, Miami rapper Rick Ross is an imposing figure. The former college football player is literally and figuratively one of the biggest hip hop stars today. Featured on the current issue of Vibe magazine (The Sexy Issue) Ross’s shirtless frame stands as a canvas for some of the most interesting artwork among today’s heavily tattooed rap stars. Upon further review of Ross’s tats, it’s clear the rap heavyweight associates himself with some very prominent figures in American history.  

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Big Sexy - At 6-foot-2 and approaching nearly 300 pounds, Miami rapper Rick Ross is an imposing figure. The former college football player is literally and figuratively one of the biggest hip hop stars today. Featured on the current issue of Vibe magazine (The Sexy Issue) Ross’s shirtless frame stands as a canvas for some of the most interesting artwork among today’s heavily tattooed rap stars. Upon further review of Ross’s tats, it’s clear the rap heavyweight associates himself with some very prominent figures in American history.  

The Cool - From one bald, beared man to the next, its easy to understand why Rick Ross would have a tattoo of R&B/soul legend Isaac Hayes. Photo: Charles Nicholas/Commercial Appeal /Landov

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The Cool - From one bald, beared man to the next, its easy to understand why Rick Ross would have a tattoo of R&B/soul legend Isaac Hayes. Photo: Charles Nicholas/Commercial Appeal /Landov

Almighty Dollar - With rappers being consumed with the power of the almighty dollar, it's only right that Ricky Rozay would rock a portrait of the United States' first president, George Washington, on the left side of his chest. Before he started making those Bejamins, Ross had to start with the dollar, dollar bills, y'all.

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Almighty Dollar - With rappers being consumed with the power of the almighty dollar, it's only right that Ricky Rozay would rock a portrait of the United States' first president, George Washington, on the left side of his chest. Before he started making those Bejamins, Ross had to start with the dollar, dollar bills, y'all.

Deeper Than Rap - While rappers rocking a Jesus piece chain as one of their diamond-studded accessories are nothing out of the ordinary, Rick Ross chose to get a tattoo of a Jesus-piece necklace.

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Deeper Than Rap - While rappers rocking a Jesus piece chain as one of their diamond-studded accessories are nothing out of the ordinary, Rick Ross chose to get a tattoo of a Jesus-piece necklace.

Free Thinkers - Once again Rozay shows his appreciation for a notable beard and his love of cash. I guess you can say Ross put five on it when he got a tattoo of Abe Lincoln on the rightside of his chest. And while Lincoln wasn't fortunate enough to survive an assassination, Rozay lived another day after rap critics tried to assassinate his character back in 2009.

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Free Thinkers - Once again Rozay shows his appreciation for a notable beard and his love of cash. I guess you can say Ross put five on it when he got a tattoo of Abe Lincoln on the rightside of his chest. And while Lincoln wasn't fortunate enough to survive an assassination, Rozay lived another day after rap critics tried to assassinate his character back in 2009.

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Think Big - Feeding into the comparisons that he's today's Notorious B.I.G, Ross has a tattoo that pays homage to the Brooklyn MC.

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Think Big - Feeding into the comparisons that he's today's Notorious B.I.G, Ross has a tattoo that pays homage to the Brooklyn MC.

Yes He Did - While the Bawse may have a love for dead presidents, he proudly rocks a tattoo of the current president. (Photo by Richard Pohle - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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Yes He Did - While the Bawse may have a love for dead presidents, he proudly rocks a tattoo of the current president. (Photo by Richard Pohle - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

D'Evils - George W, Bush was hardly a favorite among hip hop heads, but Rick Ross still has a tattoo of the much-vilified commander in chief. Applying the philosphy "keep your enemies closer," Ross sports a image of Bush wearing devil horns near his right armpit.

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D'Evils - George W, Bush was hardly a favorite among hip hop heads, but Rick Ross still has a tattoo of the much-vilified commander in chief. Applying the philosphy "keep your enemies closer," Ross sports a image of Bush wearing devil horns near his right armpit.

This Is 50 - Washingtons go to wifey, but Ross is rocking a Grant on his back. The Miami rapper adds to the dead presidents on his body with an tattoo of the 18th president, Ulysses S. Grant, who is pictured on the $50 bill.

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This Is 50 - Washingtons go to wifey, but Ross is rocking a Grant on his back. The Miami rapper adds to the dead presidents on his body with an tattoo of the 18th president, Ulysses S. Grant, who is pictured on the $50 bill.

Special Lady - Any questions about Rick Ross' patriotism are put to rest once you catch a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty tattoo resting on his stomach.

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Special Lady - Any questions about Rick Ross' patriotism are put to rest once you catch a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty tattoo resting on his stomach.

The Mack-Rib - A kingpin of the rap game, Rick Ross pays respect to a kingpin of the pimping game, Goldie. The fictional character from the 1973 film The Mack can be found tattooed on Rozay's rib.

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The Mack-Rib - A kingpin of the rap game, Rick Ross pays respect to a kingpin of the pimping game, Goldie. The fictional character from the 1973 film The Mack can be found tattooed on Rozay's rib.