Rapper Rick Ross—real name: William Leonard Roberts II—loves flaunting his fortune online. His estimated net worth is $45 million since he has worked extremely hard to attain to this position. He also wishes for everyone to know about it.
Posing in one of his latest posts with a Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, the ultimate in performance and luxury. The rapper went with a two-tone exterior that seems to be a metallic blend of Cirrus Silver and Obsidian Black. Instead of using the factory wheels, which seem to be the Luce-ECL from the Forgiato Original Series, he opted to outfit his opulent car with silver aftermarket Forgiato wheels. The diameters of these wheels range from 20 to 26 inches.
The contemporary S-Class is offered in two different engine configurations: the V8-powered S 580 and the more powerful V12-powered S 680. The rapper does, however, drive a 2020 S 650 from the X222, which is a car from a previous generation instead of the current one.
The S 650 is powered by a 6.0-liter V12 engine that generates 621 horsepower (630 ps) and 738 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. An automatic G-Tronic transmission with seven speeds transfers this power to the back wheels.
The luxury vehicle can also be rather exciting to drive, reaching a high speed of 155 mph (249 kph) in just over 4.7 seconds from a standstill. Although the starting price for each of them is roughly $200,000, “biggest boss” Rick Ross considers it to be nothing.
The other is a Ferrari 488 Pista that makes an appearance in one of his most recent posts and gives a glimpse of the F8 Spider, which will replace it. Its 3.9-liter V8 engine generates 710 horsepower (or 720 ps) and 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) of torque. These are all supplied straight to the rear wheels using a seven-speed automatic transmission. The 488 Pista accelerates from zero to 62 mph (0-100 kph) in 2.8 seconds, making it faster than the S-Class with a top speed of 211 mph (340 kph).
The rapper actually owns over 200 different types of cars, some of which are modern, despite the fact that he is often seen flaunting his impressive collection of old vehicles. Like any other celebrity, he owns several Rolls-Royce cars, including a Dawn, a Cullinan, a Cullinan Mansory, and a Phantom. He said that he had four Rolls-Royces booked for a Mansory repair during a recent visit to the Mansory shop in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Music Career
According to Biography.com, Rick Ross was the first rapper ever signed to Diddy’s CIROC record label. Since then, he’s released 11 studio albums and 145 singles, per Discogs.com — and he still intends on releasing more.
Acting and Voiceover Career
Though he doesn’t act as much as his other Hip-Hop peers, Rick Ross has some pretty sweet credentials. According to BET, he starred in a guest role on the Queen Latifah vehicle, “The Equalizer.”
He also had a small guest role in the Eddie Murphy vehicle, “Coming 2 America” (and, as another fun fact — his Georgia mansion was the location for principal filming of the Amazon super-smash vehicle, per NBC News!).
JetDoc
Rick Ross has a great relationship with JetDoc, and he’s worked with them several times over the years. As AfroTech previously reported, he first partnered with the company to provide millions of Georgians with access to affordable healthcare. He then partnered with JetDoc CEO Tommy Duncan to pledge $1 million in free doctor visits for Georgians, according to another report by AfroTech.
Cannabis
Like many other rappers, Rick Ross is investing in the cannabis space. As AfroTech previously reported, he teamed up with Rap Snacks CEO James Lindsay to release a line of cannabis products called Hemp Hop Smokables — a line of hemp smokables, rolling paper, and functional hemp cannabinoid cigarettes.
NFTs and Cryptocurrency
In June 2021, AfroTech reported that Rick Ross had finally entered the crypto space. Ross teamed up with Cool & Dre to launch the first-ever Porsche 911 art car and an NFT, which they designed with celebrity car designer Rich Caliente.
Rumored Sports Team Investment
In November 2021, AfroTech reported that Rick Ross was rumored to be investing in a sports team. Specifically, he expressed an interest in purchasing an ownership stake in the Miami Heat.
“I’m still interested in getting a small percentage of an NFL or NBA team,” he said. “I’d just invest in the Heat because we got some beautiful additions. And like I say I’m one of those people that can look three seasons ahead… I’m confident, we’ll bring them big trophies back.”
Wing Stop
In 2021, Rick Ross’s son William L. Roberts III turned 16-years-old. But rather than gift him with a car, some cash, or a Rolex, AfroTech reported that the elder Mr. Roberts gifted his namesake with ownership in a Wing Stop franchise. Ross had been purchasing Wing Stop franchises since 2011.
Real Estate
In 2014, Bleacher Report revealed that Rick Ross purchased a 109-room mansion in Atlanta, GA, that was once owned by Evander Holyfield. Ross scooped the property for $5.8 million.
In October of 2020, TMZ revealed that Ross plopped down $1 million for another 87 acres of land near the mansion, bringing his total acreage to 235.
In March of 2021, Architectural Digest revealed that Rick Ross purchased Amar’e Stoudemire’s South Florida mansion for $3.5 million in an all-cash deal. The purchase made Florida history because it closed in four days — the fastest in the history of the gated community.
Prior to all this, Rick Ross owned a mansion in Fort Lauderdale’s prestigious Seven Isles community. He initially purchased it for $5.175 million, then listed it in 2014 for $9.25 million, and ultimately sold it for $6.05 million back in 2016 (per Curbed).