William Leonard Roberts II net worth is $35 Million
William Leonard Roberts II Wiki Biography
American songwriter, actor and, most importantly, a rap artist William Leonard Roberts II, to the public known by his stage name of Rick Ross, was born on 28 January 1976, in Clarksdale, Mississippi and is perhaps best regarded as a founder of the record label Maybach Music Group in 2009. MMG currently has Ross, Wale, Omarion, French Montana and Gunplay among others on their label, and through it Rick Ross has released most of his albums. “Deeper than Rap” was released that same year, and made it to #1 on the Billboard 200 chart, with more than 158,000 copies sold in the first week, with critics expressing positive views too.
So just how rich is Rick Ross, as of early 2018? Authoritative sources say that Rick’s net worth is estimated to be over $35 million, the majority of which comes from his career as a rap artist In 2011, Ross’ income amounted to $6 million, while in 2012 he contributed an additional $600,000 to it from the sales of his album “God Forgives, I Don’t”.
Rick Ross Net Worth $35 Million
Rick Ross was raised in Florida, where he attended Miami Carol City Senior High School. Prior to becoming a professional rap artist, Ross studied at Albany State University on a football scholarship, and after that worked as a correctional service officer. Rick Ross didn’t debut in the music industry until 2006, with the release of his first album “Port of Miami”; it drew critical praise, as well as making it to the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart, and gaining gold certification with sales of more than 860,000 copies to date. Ross’ successful debut made significant contributions to his net worth, and popularity, and gave him an opportunity to work with some of the more prominent artists in the music industry, such as P. Diddy, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Ne-Yo and others. Two years later, Ross came out with his second album called “Trilla”, which also topped the Billboard charts and achieved gold certification. “Deeper than Rap” followed, and featured Birdman, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and T-Pain as guest performers. “Teflon Don”, Ross’ fourth studio album, continued the commercial success of its predecessor, selling more than 176,000 copies during its debut week, and peaking at #2 on the Billboard 200 while receiving generally positive reviews from the critics. Ross’ most recent work called “Mastermind” was released in 2014, and again peaked at #1 on the charts, although his ninth studio album, “Rather You Than Me” is scheduled for a 2017 release.
In addition to performing on stage, Rick Ross has been featured in many television shows too, including “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”, “Chelsea Lately” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”.
In his personal life, Rick Ross dated Shateria Moragne-el, a fashion model, and was engaged to Lira Mercer, a hip hop model, but currently he is still single. He has had legal issues, namely those related to the possession of marijuana and guns, plus an argument over trademark concerning the use of his stage name, which have interfered somewhat with Ross’ success. However, this hasn’t stopped him recently buying several Wingstop restaurants, which may also prove profitable.
BET Hip Hop Award for Best Track of the Year, BET Hip Hop Award for Best Club Banger, BET Hip Hop Award for MVP of the Year, BET Hip Hop Award for Best Collabo, Duo or Group, Purple Lamborghini, Hustlin', Aston Martin Music
Record Labels
Maybach Music Group, Epic, Slip-N-Slide (former), Poe Boy Music Group
Albums
Port of Miami (2006) Trilla (2008), Deeper Than Rap (2009), Teflon Don (2010), God Forgives, Teflon Don (2010), I Don't (2012), Mastermind (2014), Hood Billionaire (2014), Black Market (2015), Rather You Than Me (2017)
Music Groups
Triple C's
Nominations
MTV's Hottest MCs in the Game (MTV, 2012), Grammy Awards for Best Rap/Song Collaboration/Best R&B Performance/Album/Song (2012. 2013, 2015, 2017)
Movies
Days of Wrath, Freaknik: The Musical, Hip Hop Life, Rick Ross: M.I.Yayo, Rap Hustlin': Grind or Die, Visual Reality, Drugs on Music: Cocaine City 12, All Access: DVD Magazine: Vol. 13, Rick Ross: Street Certified: Vol. 1, Rick Ross: Maybach Music 2: Deeper Than Rap
TV Shows
Sisterhood of Hip Hop (2014), Lift Every Voice, Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2008-2012), Late Show with David Letterman (2009), Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (12009-2010)
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Trademark
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His raspy voice
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Is often seen wearing sunglasses
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Fact
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Released sophomore album 'Trilla' on March 11th (US). [March 2008]
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Released his debut album, 'Port of Miami'. [August 2006]
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Preparing to release his second studio album 'Trilla'. [September 2007]
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Once worked as a corrections officer.
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He named his second studio album 'Trilla' - a play on Michael Jackson's album, 'Thriller'. At the end of its first week of release, 'Trilla' debuted at #1 on The Billboard 200, selling 198,956 copies. It is his second consecutive #1 album.
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In August of 2007, he released an album titled 'Rise to Power', consisting of songs recorded before he signed with Def Jam. This album was released under Suave House, the record label which first discovered him.
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His musical inspirations are Ice Cube, The Notorious B.I.G. Trick Daddy and JT Money.
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Sampled the song "Push It to the Limit" from the classic film 'Scarface' for his single "Push It", which became a hit.
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His debut album is called 'Port of Miami' and was released on August 8th, 2006 (U.S.). Since its release, the album has reached platinum status.
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He is signed to Slip-N-Slide Records, distributed under Def Jam Records.
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He took his rap name from Los Angeles, California drug kingpin "Freeway" Rick Ross, who ran one of the largest crack-cocaine distribution networks in the United States of America during the 1980s and early 1990s.
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When he was younger, Ross formed rap group The Carol City Cartel and began rapping in the mid '90s.
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The title of his first album 'Port of Miami' is a reference to Florida's cocaine distribution business, which Ross was involved in before he reached fame.
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He has worked with DJs such as DJ Kroink, DJ 2Nen, DJ Smallz and DJ Ideal on mixtapes.
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After hearing Ross' song "Hustlin'", rapper/Def Jam CEO Jay-Z signed him to a multi-million-dollar deal.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Skrillex & Rick Ross: Purple Lamborghini
2016
Video short performer: "Purple Lamborghini"
Suicide Squad
2016
performer: "Purple Lamborghini" / writer: "Purple Lamborghini" - as William Roberts
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
TV Series writer - 6 episodes, 2014 - 2016 performer - 2 episodes, 2014
The Boss
2016
writer: "All I Do Is Win" - as William Roberts
Magic Mike XXL
2015
writer: "All I Do Is Win" - as William Roberts
Rap Critic Reviews
2013-2015
TV Series performer - 5 episodes
Pitch Perfect 2
2015
writer: "All I Do Is Win" - as William Roberts
Todd's Pop Song Reviews
TV Series documentary performer - 2 episodes, 2011 - 2015 writer - 2 episodes, 2011 - 2015
The Mindy Project
2015
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2014 writer - 1 episode, 2014
Horrible Bosses 2
2014
performer: "Hustlin'" / writer: "Hustlin'" - as William Leonard Roberts
Preventers
2014
Short performer: "New Flame"
So You Think You Can Dance
2013-2014
TV Series performer - 4 episodes
Late Night with Seth Meyers
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2014 writer - 1 episode, 2014
Grand Theft Auto V
2013
Video Game performer: "Ali Bomaye", "Bugatti"
We're the Millers
2013
performer: "Hustlin'" / writer: "Hustlin'" - as William Roberts
The Bling Ring
2013
performer: "9 Piece" / writer: "9 Piece" - as William Roberts
Django Unchained
2012
performer: "100 Black Coffins" / writer: "100 Black Coffins"
Spring Breakers
2012
performer: "Big Bank" / writer: "Big Bank" - as William Leonard Roberts
Britain's Got Talent
2012
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Demi Lovato: Stay Strong
2012
TV Movie documentary performer: "B.M.F. Blowin' Money Fast" - uncredited / writer: "B.M.F. Blowin' Money Fast" - uncredited
That Way
2011
Video short performer: "That Way" / writer: "That Way" - as William Roberts
The Hangover Part II
2011
performer: "Monster" / writer: "Monster"
Jumping the Broom
2011
writer: "All I Do Is Win" - as William Roberts
So You Think You Can Dance Canada
2010
TV Series performer - 2 episodes
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
2010
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Freaknik: The Musical
2010
TV Movie performer: "Beat Build"
Fighting
2009
performer: "Hustlin'" / writer: "Hustlin'" - as William Roberts
Grand Theft Auto IV
2008
Video Game performer: "Hustlin'" / writer: "Hustlin'" - as William Roberts
Skate.
2007
Video Game performer: "Hustlin'" / writer: "Hustlin'"
All About the Benjamins
2002
performer: "Told Y'all" / writer: "Told Y'all" - as William Roberts
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Skrillex & Rick Ross: Purple Lamborghini
2016
Video short
Rick Ross
Ride Along 2
2016
Lemon Pepper (uncredited)
RossFit
2014
Short
Magic City
2013
TV Series
Butterball
Freaknik: The Musical
2010
TV Movie
Big Uzi (voice)
Fabolous: Everything, Everyday, Everywhere
2009
Short
Club Goer
Days of Wrath
2008
G Dogg
Flo Rida: In the Ayer
2008
Video short
Rick Ross
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Lotus Flower Bomb
2011
Video short executive producer
That Way
2011
Video short executive producer - as Ricky Rozay
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Shredder
2011
shout out
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Wendy Williams Show
2017
TV Series
Himself
2017 MTV Woodies
2017
TV Movie
Himself - Host
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2017
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest
WWE Raw
2016
TV Series
Himself
The Real
2015
TV Series
Himself
The Late Late Show with James Corden
2015
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2008-2015
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest / Himself
The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore
2015
TV Series
Himself - Panelist
The Breakfast Club
2015
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Good Morning America
2014
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The Insider
2014
TV Series
Himself
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest
Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood
2014
TV Series
Himself
The Message
2014
TV Mini-Series documentary
Himself(2014)
This Is Hot 97
2014
TV Series
Himself
Chelsea Lately
2010-2014
TV Series
Himself - Guest / Himself - Round Table
Le grand journal de Canal+
2014
TV Series documentary
Himself
The Arsenio Hall Show
2014
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest
RapFix Live
2011-2014
TV Series
Himself
2013 BET Hip Hop Awards
2013
TV Special
Himself
King of Hustlin
2013
Himself
An Evening with Rick Ross and the 1500 or Nothin Band
2013
TV Movie
Himself
Wale Presents the Gifted Documentary
2013
Documentary short
Himself
Rip the Runway
2013
TV Movie
Himself - Performer
Cribs
2013
TV Series
Himself
2012 BET Hip Hop Awards
2012
TV Special
Himself
BET Awards 2012
2012
TV Special
Himself
Saggin' in the A-T-L...
2011
Documentary
Himself
2011 BET Hip Hop Awards
2011
TV Special
Himself - Performer
The Cookout 2
2011
TV Movie
Himself
That Way
2011
Video short
Himself
Ridiculousness
2011
TV Series
Himself
2011 MTV Video Music Awards
2011
TV Special
Himself - Performer
MTV Video Music Awards 2011 Pre-Show
2011
TV Special
Himself
BET Awards 2011
2011
TV Special
Himself
Funk Flex Full Throttle
2011
TV Series
2010 BET Hip Hop Awards
2010
TV Special
Himself
2010 MTV Video Music Awards
2010
TV Special
Himself - Opening Sketch Performer
Kings of the Underground: The Dramatic Journey of UGK