Rick Ross Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Rick Ross Net Worth (Money & Salary)


Rick Ross Net Worth (Money & Salary)
February 2, 2025

Rick Ross’ Current Net Worth

The net worth of Rick Ross, the American rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, record executive, producer, and CEO, is estimated to be $150 million. Throughout his career, Rick Ross has successfully sold millions of albums and tens of millions of singles globally. He has been among the highest-paid rappers globally several times. As of now, his total earnings exceed $90 million, not including the value of his real estate investments, his record label, and other income-generating ventures.

Rick Ross rose to fame with his debut album “Port of Miami” in 2006, which debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. Known for his unique husky voice and storytelling in his lyrics, Ross has released several successful albums such as “Trilla” (2008), “Deeper Than Rap” (2009), “Teflon Don” (2010), and “God Forgives, I Don’t” (2012), all of which have topped the Billboard charts. His music often revolves around subjects like wealth, crime, and the Miami lifestyle.

Aside from his music career, Rick Ross is also the founder of the record label Maybach Music Group (MMG), known for albums by artists like Meek Mill and Wale. In addition to his music endeavors, Rick Ross is also involved in various business ventures, including owning multiple franchises of the Wingstop restaurant chain.

Key Facts
  • His music and touring have earned him $90 million in his career so far
  • Purchased Evander Holyfield’s suburban Atlanta residence in 2014 for $6 million
  • The 190-room mansion sits on 235 acres
  • The 54,000 square foot mansion is Georgia’s largest
  • In 2020, he acquired an additional 87 acres adjacent to his property
  • The total acreage of his Atlanta estate is 322

Early Life of Rick Ross

On January 28, 1976, William Leonard Roberts II was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He grew up in Carol City, Florida, and attended Miami Carol City Senior High School. Roberts later received a football scholarship to Albany State University, a historically black college.

Rick Ross’ Career Journey

Rick Ross began his career as a correctional officer for 18 months, from December 1995 until his resignation in June 1997. He started his music career under the name Teflon Da Don, later changing it to Rick Ross in the mid-2000s. He derived his stage name from the former drug lord “Freeway” Rick Ross.

In 2006, Rick Ross released his debut single “Hustlin'” and sparked a bidding war. Several record labels, including Diddy’s Bad Boy Entertainment and Irv Gotti’s Murder Inc., made offers to him. Ultimately, Ross signed a multimillion-dollar contract with Jay-Z’s Def Jam Records. The same year, he dropped his debut album, “Port of Miami,” which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Subsequently, his second album “Trilla” in 2008 also reached the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart.

In 2009, Ross established the record label Maybach Music Group, through which he released studio albums like Deeper Than Rap (2009), Teflon Don (2010), God Forgives, I Don’t (2012), Mastermind, Hood Billionaire (both in 2014), Black Market (2015), Rather You Than Me (2017), Port of Miami 2 (2019), and Richer Than I Ever Been (2021). Rick Ross also holds the distinction of being the first artist signed to Diddy’s management company Ciroc Entertainment.

In early 2012, Rick Ross was honored by MTV as the Hottest MC in the Game.

Rick Ross made a guest appearance on VH1’s popular show, Snoop and Martha’s Potluck Dinner Party, where he teamed up with Martha Stewart in a cooking segment.

Rick Ross Net Worth (Money & Salary)

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Rick Ross has encountered legal issues, ranging from arrests related to firearms and drugs to facing lawsuits from various individuals in the music industry. In January 2008, he was arrested on charges involving guns and marijuana. During a deposition, Officer Rey Hernandez, the Miami Beach cop who arrested Ross, mentioned that Ross was associated with gang members, prompting his case to be assigned to the gang task force. However, no concrete proof of Ross’s gang affiliation was provided.

Additionally, in August 2008, YouTube personality DJ Vlad sued Ross for assault and battery, claiming Ross orchestrated an attack on him at the 2008 Ozone Awards in Houston for probing into Ross’s past as a correctional officer.

In June 2010, “Freeway” Ricky Ross sued Rick Ross for the unauthorized use of his name, leading to a copyright infringement lawsuit. The legal battle concluded on December 30, 2013, with the court ruling in favor of the rapper Rick Ross, allowing him to retain the name based on First Amendment grounds.

In a recent development, in 2021, Rick Ross agreed to pay $11,000 per month in child support to his ex-girlfriend Briana Singleton for their three children.

Rick Ross’ Personal Side

Rick Ross is a father to four children: Toie Roberts, William Roberts III, Berkeley Hermes Roberts, and Billion Leonard Roberts.

Professing to be a Christian, Rick Ross expressed during an interview with Corey “Coco Brother” Condrey on Lift Every Voice series that he has unwavering faith in God, mentioning, “I told myself at one point no matter what I go through, I never question God.” He added that he offers a prayer every time he steps on stage to perform.

On his 37th birthday on January 27, 2013, Rick Ross and his girlfriend survived a drive-by shooting while celebrating in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Luckily, neither Ross nor his girlfriend sustained any injuries, but the incident culminated in their car crashing.

In an attempt to escape the shooting, they drove their car into an apartment.

Ross was briefly engaged to Lira “Galore” Mercer in 2015.

In a 2017 interview, Ross faced criticism for his statement about female rappers, where he mentioned he never signed one due to concerns of personal involvement affecting the business. He promptly apologized via a Facebook post, acknowledging his comments as “insensitive” and a “regrettable mistake.”

With several Wingstop restaurant locations, Rick Ross expanded his business ventures.

Earnings Highlights

Since 2007, we’ve been monitoring Rick Ross’s salary and net worth. Here is a breakdown of his annual salary:

  • 2007 – $2 million
  • 2008 – $3 million
  • 2009 – $6 million
  • 2010 – $5 million
  • 2011 – $6 million
  • 2012 – $9 million
  • 2013 – $6 million
  • 2014 – $7 million
  • 2015 – $9 million
  • 2016 – $10 million
  • 2017 – $11 million
  • 2018 – $4 million
  • 2019 – $5 million
  • 2020 – $7 million

Total: $90 million

During a child support case, rival rapper 50 Cent brought to light financial details of Rick Ross in February 2009. The documents disclosed that Ross’ actual financial standing did not align with his public image. Ross claimed ownership of three cars at the time:

  • 2004 Maybach worth $55,000
  • Leased 2007 Cadillac Escalade worth $30,000
  • 2006 Infinity Q56 worth $30,000

Ross revealed that he possessed jewelry totaling $45,000, raising questions about the authenticity of the jewelry showcased in his media appearances. Additionally, his disclosed monthly expenses exceeded his earnings by $7,000.

Documents from a child support case with his ex-girlfriend unveiled that Rick Ross’s monthly income stood at $585,000 in 2020/2021.

Rick Ross net worth

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Real Estate

Acquiring a 10,000-square-foot waterfront mansion in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for $5.2 million in 2012, Ross’s property boasted luxurious amenities. The estate, later sold in 2016 for over $6 million, featured eight bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, two half-baths, and a variety of entertainment spaces.

In 2014, Ross gained attention for purchasing a 54,000-square-foot mansion with 109 rooms near Atlanta for $5.8 million. This extravagant property, previously owned by Evander Holyfield, comprises 12 bedrooms and 21 bathrooms, making it Georgia’s largest home.

Expanding his domain near Atlanta, Ross invested $1 million in October 2020 to procure an additional 87 acres, bringing his total land ownership to 322 acres. This expanded estate is known as “The Promise Land.”

Reports in April 2023 indicated that Rick Ross purchased Meek Mill’s Atlanta mansion for $4.2 million in cash.

In July 2023, news emerged that Rick Ross was finalizing the purchase of a mansion on Star Island in Miami for $37 million.

Private Jet

Rick Ross proudly announced in June 2023 on Instagram that he acquired a private jet. Records from the plane’s tail number reveal that it is a 2012 Gulfstream G550 worth approximately $19.5 million. The purchase was made through an LLC named Maybach Air.

Rick Ross Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Based on data from 2023 and 2024, we provide forecasts for 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028.

 



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