Although his birth name is William Leonard Roberts everyone knows Rick Ross (William Leonard Roberts) has been involved with many disagreements over the last couple of years and has made many foes during his brief stint as one of the number one rappers in the game. More recently he came under fire (no pun intended) after a dispute with a gang known as 'Gangster Disciples,' who did not take kindly to the use of Larry Hoovers name in a song for which Ross (William Leonard Roberts) offered no retribution.
According to members of the notorious Gang known as the Gangster Disciples, William Leonard Roberts had, in fact, agreed to perform at community events for the Gangster Disciples, at a discounted rate, of course. It is further alleged, that Ross, gave the Gangster Disciples incorrect contact information and therefore the Gangster Disciples were unable to reach him so that he could make appearances at community events as promised. This caused a disturbance in the 'rap force field' known as 'the game.'
Recently, Rick Ross (William Leonard Roberts) has also been taken to court for the use of the name 'Rick Ross,' by the real 'Freeway Rick Ross.' Although Freeway Rick Ross did not win his legal battle against William Leonard Roberts he (the real Rick Ross) continues to pursue and sue for damages. Jay-Z and Def Jam have been included in the most recent lawsuit.
In a court proceeding, rapper Rick Ross (Willaim Leonard Roberts), was asked how he got his name. His response was unsettling as he stated, 'My friends just started calling me Rick Ross.' When the opposing attorney asked how he got the name, William Leonard Roberts could not provide a valid explanation.
Interestingly enough January 27, 2013 Rick Ross (William Leonard Roberts) was celebrating his 37th birthday. Both he and his girlfriend were met by a hail of bullets while leaving a diner at 5 a.m. this morning. Rick attempted to flee but instead ran his gray Rolls Royce into an apartment building. An occupant indicated the noise was so loud that she was knocked 'off the bed and onto the floor.'
Although no one was injured in the crash a number of businesses were struck by stray bullets. On another note, rapper 50 cent (Curtis Jackson) took to his twitter feed taunting foolishly, 'Fat boy hit the building? Looks staged to me. No holes in the car.' Curtis Jackson also took the liberty of posting pics of Ross's bullet-free car to his twitter page.
Would Ross stage a drive by in an attempt to validate his rap career as a gangsta? Or will he become another example of 'what NOT to do,' in the hip hop game?
