Rick Ross has never been one for letting the haters define him. On March 17, the larger-than-life rap mogul took to Instagram to remind the world that success is the best revenge. Recalling a profoundly personal story from his school days, Ross shared how several teachers had once called him "slow." He questioned his intelligence and is now sitting on a multimillion-dollar empire.
"They had the nerve to tell Rozay Rozay might be slow," Ross remembered in his signature booming voice. My way of expressing myself doesn't conform to the norms of traditional education," he explained; this caused teachers to underestimate his potential.
"What? Simply because I might not understand the way that we communicated? I can't comprehend? What? My and my mom had great communication. My father and I, we had great communication. Just because you don't have them on a label. Stop. I was gifted."
Ross then went on to share that his problems with school were not just due to perception; his ability with math had been specifically called into question.
"They said my math was ninth grade when I was 12th grade," he said. But in classic Rick Ross style, he shrugged it off with a boast: "But look at the numbers we are playing with now, muthaf*a. What is it? 12, 13? I still ain't figured out that shit."
Rick Ross might not have been the best at money matters during high school, but he is one of the most successful businesspeople in the music world today. Ross has built a massive business empire outside of hip-hop, and with his net worth estimated to be $150 million by 2025, it is worth it to educated.
His empire includes a 54,000-square-foot Georgia mansion, a $37 million estate on Miami's exclusive Star Island, and ownership over 30 Wingstop franchises nationwide. Pioneering investments across hospitality, grooming, publishing, and healthcare show financial wisdom runs deeper than formal education.
Hip-hop is, of course, still the very heart of his brand. Another Wright in 2008, Rick Ross founded Maybach Music Group (MMG), signing some of the game's hottest names, including Meek Mill and Wale. He's also a published author, and his New York Times bestseller, The Perfect Day to Boss Up: A Hustler's Guide to Building Your Empire, is a blueprint for those hoping to emulate him.
Never one to leave well enough alone, Ross ended his tirade with a thinly veiled jab at his longtime rival, 50 Cent. "I'll buy your masters," he taunted. "And donate it."
Whether it was a final playful jab or something more, the one clear thing is that Rick Ross is the one left laughing. From a kid who was doubted in the classroom to one of the biggest bosses in the industry, Rozay's story proves that sometimes the best success stories come from the ones who were underestimated the most.
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