We did the announcement during half time and we released the image and it's a beautiful image. That was a photo that Jonathan Mannion took at the photo shoot for me that we released when I announced my album date at the Miami Heat arena. Or take this video from the start of the pandemic, where he essentially labels men bucking against the shelter-in-place order as perpetuating toxic masculinity with harmful repercussions (“You wanna seem hard but don’t bring that fungus home to mama and them.”) He’ll weigh in on a hot-button debate: where most rappers neglected to shun Tory Lanez for allegedly shooting Megan Thee Stallion, Ross made his opinion clear with several videos ridiculing Lanez. But it’s on full display on Instagram, where he offers commentary on events like Nate Robinson’s knockout by Jake Paul-one clip ended with him vowing to support Robinson by wearing one of his jerseys the following day, only for the next morning’s video to open with him declaring “I think it’s no secret that I don’t actually own a Nate Robinson jersey.” His comic timing has always been evident in his music (“Fuck the prosecutor, tell him the Bugatti’s new!”). Ross is also quite funny, with a dry wit, casual delivery and non-sequiturs that make for reliably laugh-out-loud moments. These days you’re likely to see him exploring the grounds of his 100-room estate, which formerly belonged to Evander Holyfield, while spouting aphorisms with a distinctly Rick Rossian spin like, “Perfect day to boss up.” These are the fruits of a decade’s labor as one of the most consistent presences in hip-hop: Ross led one of rap’s most exciting recent crews, usually delivered above average and sometimes classic albums, and stayed relevant with features on bangers and lyrical barfests alike. I highly recommend incorporating Rick Ross into your daily Instagram Story rotation, if he isn’t there already.
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