Rick Ross Addresses Prison Guard Controversy ... Sort Of

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Published: Tuesday - July 29, 2008
Words by Allen Starbury

Rick Ross (Photo: Getty Images)

Although he's denied the rumors of being a correction officer, Rick Ross' denial was proven wrong last week when The Smoking Gun (TSG) dropped a bombshell on the Miami rapper's credibility by leaking evidence that he was, in fact, a prison guard in the past.

The rapper recently addressed all the talk since the TSG leak, and he seems to be taking the crack in his street armor with a grain of salt. As he said when the rumors were first leaked on blogs, Ross maintains that he's the victim of a hater trying to tarnish his image.

In an interview with Phoenix, Arizona radio station Power 98.3 (KKFR-FM), Ross responded to questions about his prison guard past by saying "Don't believe the hype."

He continued his explanation, detailing the competition an artist faces when they enter the rap game.

"In the game we in, it's real competitive," Ross said. "Competitors have to do what they have to do to eat. We making the best music. ... We the biggest in the game, we the best in the game. Just keeping it real. And anytime somebody can attack my character. Like I said, you get nothing from the Boss. I don't give haters the pleasure."

As far as all the talk on the internet and controversy, Ross says it's a part of the job, and its helping him get even bigger.

"When you get to my level, you're a great conversation piece," the rapper explained. "I'm big on the blogs, I'm big on the magazines, and I appreciate that as an artist. That's why I'm in the game.

"Just keep the rumors coming," he continued.

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COMMENTS (17)

dana Says:
Friday - August 1, 2008 at 4:58pm

o.k. now i'm starting to get pissed off! why wont this nicca just KEEP IT REAL! he's comming off as a straight up FRAUD! pictures dont lie! tha CO got the same exact nose as ROSS. coencidence? i think not! just be real. damn

Original Df-Dubb Says:
Wednesday - July 30, 2008 at 9:28pm

UMMM......I CAN'T HELP IT, I LIKE HAVIN SEX WITH FAT BYTCHES.

Tia Says:
Wednesday - July 30, 2008 at 2:31pm

I dont care about him being a correction officer. I love a man in uniform anyway. I have always like Rick Ross and it just makes it even better that he was able to get a job that so many dudes cant. The only thing i want him to do is stop lying.

S.S Says:
Wednesday - July 30, 2008 at 4:45am

Fans except the game for what it is, rappers, stop with all this hood shit, cuz honestly I never brought into none of the hype! Its all fairytales,think about it how u rapping what u doing, a real hood nigga ain't gon tell u shit, now u talking bout rapping about it come on, real hood figgas don't even stay on the phone long and u talking bout making albums about the drug game and meetings and shit, duh people fairytale, street and hustle game ain't got room for fuck ups, these rap niggas is jus a bunch of fuck boys tryna get put on thats all ladies and gentlemen, don't take it personal...lol!

S.S Says:
Wednesday - July 30, 2008 at 4:45am

Everybody wanna be Mr. Big Bad Wolf, so u know what Rick Ross ain't gonna tell the truth, the hole is too deep. How is it that the saying goes? It takes a second to tell the truth and lifetime to keep a lie going, like I said the hole is too deep how he look going back on his word after sayin' niggas is hatin' on him, like who the hell is hatin' on him, what kinda bullshit ass excuse is dat. Fans all I say is don't take it to heart, its nothing, personally I don't think he dat nigga anyway, jus my personal opinion...

S.S Says:
Wednesday - July 30, 2008 at 4:44am

My thing is who really cares whether or not Rick Ross was a C.O, my thing is jus don't lie about, I could give less than a damn, cuz its jus like T.I said half these rappers rapping about shit they ain't and won't do! It is what it is, rap is poetry thats it, its not no philosophical shit that nobody should be riding off of, its entertainment people, thats all and sometimes I think people get so caught up in the hype that they forget that these people is just like niggas in the hood, always purping tryna make it seem like they harder than the next nigga, so trust the same shit goes on in the rap game.

niggafrommemphis Says:
Wednesday - July 30, 2008 at 12:46am

he thinks his fans are stupid,and i'm not 1 of his fans.it's sad to see grown niggas tryin to portray a life that most niggas that do live it wish that they were doing better legit wise.but it's time to back off the dude and let him live with the fact of waking up and going to sleep knowing if his street cred has somethin to do with lyrical integrity,he's finished.he made hisself look like a square to these kids,then lying on top of that.he's big on the blogs allright.i've been waiting on the dude to tell the truth,but since he still with the shit,muthafuck him and the movement!I ride with trick,but the rest of niggas ain't the best.it's good to see any nigga eatin,but there ain't nothin special about khalid,joe,storch etc.this rick ross stuff is the worst shit since vanilla ice,i'm thru clickin on his stories,unless he tell the truth,FAT BASTARD!

Mr.i did my time Says:
Wednesday - July 30, 2008 at 12:35am

I feel what everyone is saying theres one cat i can stand up 4 is Jezzy he was in the streets pretty heavy but dat nigga lying about wheres hes from.Me and my homies use to kick it with him he stayed about thirty miles from me.in da country.hes hawkininsville ga,right up da street from eastman.people make their living from lying,they r called sooth sayers

rodney ware Says:
Tuesday - July 29, 2008 at 6:50pm

you fat joke meet me at the gym you scabb

DJ Milk & Cookies Says:
Tuesday - July 29, 2008 at 6:05pm

This niggga is frontin!man nigga they got payroll records and matching social security numbas nigga,stop bein a punk bitch and come clean nigga,i know you as happy as a pig dipped in shit nigga,just admit you aint da BOSS NIGGA

Baby Jesus Jackson Says:
Tuesday - July 29, 2008 at 3:22pm

Rappers be lyin in they raps? Is you trynna tells me that Cosmo D didn't really beat Superman in a battle?

cryme Says:
Tuesday - July 29, 2008 at 2:20pm

what a bitch way of sayin shit, same answer you always would get, "I wouldn't give the haters this pleasure".. NIGGA i ain't a hater, i BEEN listening to yo' fuckin shit, at least admit it fag.. WE SEEN THE EVIDENCE... fatass

KK Kay Says:
Tuesday - July 29, 2008 at 1:36pm

First off, why are we acting like this is the first artist that lies in his raps? I'm not namedropping or anything, but Luda and I got a friend in common, and he said 50 to 75% of the shit he say ain't true either. Most of you nut riders think Eminem is the best alive, and he does nothing but tell fake stories in his rap. Rappers aren't the real person, they are a persona who is hired to tell stories, and if you believe all of them in the beginning, then you are too dumb to listen to rap.

BKALLOVERIT Says:
Tuesday - July 29, 2008 at 12:57am

First off, even before this fiasco, it was easy to call Rick Ross a fraud. He and Freeway both sole the moniker of a real street dude and ran with it. Ross is over there talking about his kilo deals and meetings with Escobar - - a Damn liar is he!!! I am glad that his skirt got pulled up. Dudes need to get in this game on talent, not 'street' cred.

Ted from Accounting Says:
Tuesday - July 29, 2008 at 12:33am

No respect for being a liar...at least be truthful, we have enough liars in the hip hop community.

Laron Says:
Tuesday - July 29, 2008 at 11:01am

Your a lying ass dude

FATTY LOC Says:
Tuesday - July 29, 2008 at 9:02am

YOU LYING PEACE OF SHIT GO KILL YA SELF.THE REAL RICKY D.ROSS IS FROM SOUTH CENTRAL LA CUZZ HE GET OUT THE FEDS AUGUST 13 2010