Rick Ross' Biggest Bawse Moments

Rozay has had an impressive run over the past seven years.

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Rick Ross' Biggest Bawse Moments - Happy birthday, Rick Ross. The Miami rapper turns 37 today, Jan. 28, 2013. And though we're sure Ross we'll be proud to blow out everyone one of those candles, he's probably even more proud of his career moves. From his solo career to his Maybach Music Group imprint, Ross has dominated every aspect of the music game over the past seven years. Here, in honor of the big man's b-day, we take a look back at Rick Ross' biggest Bawse moments. —Alex Gale (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Beats by Dre)

The Hustle Begins - Rick Ross' first official solo single, "Hustlin'," started off his career on a high note, topping the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks charts and owning car stereos nationwide when it dropped in 2006.    (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)

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The Hustle Begins - Rick Ross' first official solo single, "Hustlin'," started off his career on a high note, topping the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks charts and owning car stereos nationwide when it dropped in 2006.  (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)

Bawsin' Up - Rick Ross hits the stage with the rest of his MMG clique for the Maybach Music Group Tour at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California.(Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

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Debuting at No. 1 - "Hustlin'" helped push Rick Ross' first album, Port of Miami, to the limit — a No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200.  (Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

All Gold Everything - Rick Ross got his first plaque when Port of Miami was certified gold in November 2006.   (Photo: Manuel Nauta /Landov)

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All Gold Everything - Rick Ross got his first plaque when Port of Miami was certified gold in November 2006. (Photo: Manuel Nauta /Landov)

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Two in a Row - Rick Ross proved he was no flash in the pan when his second album, 2008's Trilla, debuted atop the Billboard 200 as well. The album also introduced the world to his MMG brand with the inaugural song in the "Maybach Music" series, which featured Jay-Z.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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"I'm on One" - Rick Ross teamed up with his Miami homie DJ Khaled for the smash single "I'm on One," also featuring Lil Wayne and Drake. BET named the song the second best of 2011.   (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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"I'm on One" - Rick Ross teamed up with his Miami homie DJ Khaled for the smash single "I'm on One," also featuring Lil Wayne and Drake. BET named the song the second best of 2011. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

The Bawse Joins The 'Roc Boys - In 2009, friend and frequent collaborator Diddy signed Rick Ross to his Ciroc Entertainment management firm. Under Diddy's watchful eye, Ross is learning from the best when it comes to being a true Bawse.   (Photo: Moses Robinson/Getty Images)

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The Bawse Joins The 'Roc Boys - In 2009, friend and frequent collaborator Diddy signed Rick Ross to his Ciroc Entertainment management firm. Under Diddy's watchful eye, Ross is learning from the best when it comes to being a true Bawse. (Photo: Moses Robinson/Getty Images)

"Blk & White" - Rozay switches up his flow a bit here, getting more sing-songy than normal for the catchy, drug-dealing-fueled hook: "A n---a, black but he sellin' white." He also makes a controversial mention of Trayvon Martin, rapping, "Trayvon Martin, I'm never missing my target."(Photo: Jeff Fusco/Getty Images)

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Three's the Magic Number - Rick Ross continued his astonishing streak with yet another No. 1 album in 2009, Deeper Than Rap, overcoming controversy over his recently revealed past career as a corrections officer.

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"Stay Schemin'" - Rick Ross and Drake followed up on the creepy vibe of "I'm on One" with another collabo, "Stay Schemin'," this time featuring French Montana. The ubiquitous song helped make Ross' 2012 mixtape, Rich Forever, one of the best in some time. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Maybach Music Group Takes Over - In the summer of 2011, Rick Ross unveiled the deep roster on his Maybach Music Group with a compilation, Self Made, Vol. 1. The album helped make Wale and Meek Mill stars in their own right and featured bangers such as "I'ma Boss."   (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Maybach Music Group Takes Over - In the summer of 2011, Rick Ross unveiled the deep roster on his Maybach Music Group with a compilation, Self Made, Vol. 1. The album helped make Wale and Meek Mill stars in their own right and featured bangers such as "I'ma Boss." (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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March 14, 2012: Ross Announces Reebok Endorsement Deal - Ross expanded his portfolio big time when he announced that Swizz Beatz had inked him to a huge endorsement deal with newly resurgent Reebok.(Photo: Jerritt Clark/WireImage/Getty Images)

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Ross Gets on the Good Foot - Last year, Swizz Beatz recruited Ross for an endorsement deal with Reebok. As part of the deal, Ross released promo content, including the song "Reebok's Back," and will launch his own big and tall men's apparel line. (Photo: Jerritt Clark/WireImage)

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Ross Spreads His Wings - Rick Ross is in the chicken business. The ravenous rapper owns several franchises of fast-food chain Wingstop.   (Photo: Chris McKay/Getty Images for BET)

The Bawse Comes Back - After two seizures seemed to put a damper on Rick Ross' good fortunes, he returned with yet another No. 1 album, God Forgives, I Don't. You can't keep a good Bawse down.  (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images for BET)

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The Bawse Comes Back - After two seizures seemed to put a damper on Rick Ross' good fortunes, he returned with yet another No. 1 album, God Forgives, I Don't. You can't keep a good Bawse down. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images for BET)