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Rick Ross Issues Statement Apologizing For Rape-Glorifying Lyrics

After being dropped by Reebok, Rick Ross is finally speaking out about the lyrics that critics have said glorify rape. In a statement released by Ross today (April 12),  he apologizes for his verse on […]

2013/04/12

Reebok Drops Rick Ross After ‘Rape Lyrics’ Protest

After public outcry over Rick Ross‘ lyrics critics say glorify rape, Reebok has dropped Ross as a spokesperson. The news comes a week after activist group UltraViolet held a protest outside Reebok’s flagship store in […]

2013/04/11

REWIND: Inside Rick Ross’ ‘Rape Lyrics’ Protest, Ace Hood Speaks Out For The Bawse

Though Reebok has remained silent over the protests associated with the sneaker company’s spokesperson, Rick Ross, the chatter has only grown louder. With so much heat aimed at Ross over his lyrics on Rocko’s “U.O.E.N.O.” […]

2013/04/09

Rick Ross Concert Cancelled Amidst Rape Protests

The petitions urging Rick Ross to apologize for lyrics that many complain glorify rape have begun to affect the rapper’s live music obligations. According to local newspaper Ottawa Citizen, Ross’ Ottawa, Ontario concert, to be […]

2013/04/08

Rick Ross Protesters Demand Reebok Sever Ties, Twitter Apology Not Accepted

A Twitter apology was not enough to quiet the controversy surrounding Rick Ross‘ latest lyrics, for which he has been accused of promoting rape. Thursday (April 4), shortly after Ross tweeted a 69-character apology, a […]

2013/04/04

Rick Ross Protest Steps To Reebok, Accused Of ‘Promoting Rape’

A women’s rights group called Ultra Violet announced that they will protesting at Reebok’s flagship store in New York City over controversial lyrics by Rick Ross, who has a deal with Reebok. Because Ross is […]

2013/04/03

Rick Ross Accused Of ‘Glorifying Rape,’ Petitioned To Apologize

Rick Ross has faced his share of controversy (most notable: his stint as a prison guard versus whether or not he actually dealt drugs), but the Florida rapper might have found his biggest match yet: his own […]

2013/03/28

Nick Cannon ‘Roles’ With The Real Rick Ross In Gangster Biopic

“Nick Cannon is about to play Freeway Rick Ross,” read the Facebook message. “Time to tell the Story of Cocaine, Contras and America. THIS IS THE STORY OF THE REAL SCARFACE.” That was the update […]

2013/03/05

How Rick Ross Became Super Bowl Wing Man

While advertisers shelled out big money for Super Bowl commercials designed to whet your appetite for fast food and more, Rick Ross hawked his chicken wings via Twitter.  Ross, who is an owner of several […]

2013/02/04

Rick Ross Shooting Details Emerge: “It Was Like A Giant Kaboom”

2013/01/29