Rick Ross: The Evolution
Don't miss Rick Ross' special appearance tonight on 106!
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Rozay In The House! - Today Rick Ross drops his latest album Mastermind! Want to hear some of the hottest tracks off the album? Tune in tonight at 6P/5C for his special performance and join the celebration! (Photo: MMG)
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Port of Miami - Rozay's debut album, Port of Miami, spawned the classic hit "Hustlin'" and put Miami rap back on the map. One thing was for sure though, Rick Ross was about to hustle and grind to make his way straight to the top.(Photo: Def Jam)
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Born to Lead - Rick Ross was born William Leonard Roberts II in Coahoma County, Mississippi, but grew up in Carol City, Florida, near Miami. He later attended historically Black college Albany State University on a football scholarship. (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
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Trilla - The follow-up to Port of Miami was the incredibly successful Trilla. This is when you were introduced to the trill dude that Rick Ross is and just how big of a boss he is. Seriously, his hit "The Boss" featuring T-Pain was one of the biggest hits of 2008.(Photo: Def Jam)
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3-0-5 Connect - When Ross took on rap, he named himself after the infamous L.A. drug trafficker "Freeway" Ricky Ross, who later sued him unsuccessfully for copywright infringement. The Bawse was originally signed to legendary Houston label Suave House, but his career didn't take off until he inked with Miami powerhouse Slip-N-Slide, also home to Trick Daddy and Trina.(Photos from left: John Ricard / BET,Peter Kramer/Getty Images)
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