Rick Ross
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: A general view at the New York City protest against Reebok for not firing rapper Rick Ross over sexist and violent lyrics outside the Reebok Flagship Store on April 4, 2013 in New York City.
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Rick Ross dropped from Reebok after rape lyrics
has ended its relationship with Rick Ross following heavy criticism of lyrics by the rapper considered by some to be pro-rape.The sneaker brand said in a statement Thursday that "Reebok holds our partners to a high standard and we expect them to live up to Read more »
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An Art Dealer Who Specializes in Works by Incarcerated Artists
pop-up spaces, and at church functions. The project began after an encounter with the infamous drug dealer “Freeway” Ricky Ross (who inspired warden-turned-rapper Rick Ross ’s name). She was visiting her son in a prison where Ross was also serving time. He 6/17/13 from ArtInfo Read more »
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10 John Legend Songs You Should Know
has won nine Grammy Awards and has been featured on a few of your favorite rapper’s tracks from the likes of Kanye West to Rick Ross. With the release of his forthcoming album, “Love in the Future,” right around the corner, here’s a look at 10 essential songs from The Urban Daily Read more »
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Emilio Rojas Reveals Chris Lighty Connection On No Shame... No Regrets
Spit: Emilio Rojas has consistently kept his name buzzing in rap's underground and amongst some of the game's heavy hitters, like Rick Ross and the beloved Chris Lighty. Rojas' immense rap talent hasn't translated into rap fame, but the Rochester, New York from MTV.com Read more »
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Song of the Week: "Damaso," Gerardo Ortiz
to the Black Mafia Family, a Detroit drug-running operation. Even the rapper’s handle is borrowed from a smuggler — the real Rick Ross is serving a 30-year sentence on charges of trafficking cocaine. The artist known as Rick Ross is not much like his namesake, from NJ.com Read more »
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Yung Berg: From Underdog Rapper To Dope Ghost Writer
2013 hit “The One”, King Louie’s “My Hoes Do Drugs” (Featuring Juicy J and Pusha T), Lil Wayne’s “John” (Featuring Rick Ross) and T-Pain’s “Bitches Link Up” as well as titanic tracks from young upstarts such as Driicky Graham’s breakout “Snapbacks and Tattoos”. from All HipHop Read more »
