It looks like the heat between Rick Ross and Drake might be cooling down. After a period of public jabs and diss tracks, The Boss himself has extended what appears to be a peace offering to the 6 God. In a recent interview, Ross shared his perspective, emphasizing a desire for unity within the rap community.
A Message of Unity from The Boss
During his appearance on Apple Music’s Rap Life Review, alongside collaborator French Montana, Rick Ross addressed the online buzz surrounding his decision to remove Drake’s vocals from a performance of “Aston Martin Music.” Instead of fueling the fire, Ross used the moment to send a direct message to Drake.
“Drake, if you listening to this, homie, listen to me. My n***a, shine,” Ross stated, as captured by Ahmed/The Ears on Twitter. “No real n***a want to see you lose. That ain’t what n***as about. This culture, this game, this rap s**t, this ain’t what it’s about… Real n***as just want to see real n***as shine together.”
Reflecting on Past Collaborations and Respect
Ross reminisced about his own rise and how he showed love to others, like French Montana, when they were on top. He stressed that genuine respect means wanting to see fellow artists succeed, not tear them down. “When I was the number one n***a in the rap game, I showed n***as love. When French was on fire, he showed n***as love… We hustled our way out of any situation. N***a don’t hate on no n***a…”
French Montana also chimed in, reaffirming his support for Drake. “Wherever homie at, Montana still f**k with you on 1,000…” Ross added, emphasizing that his intentions aren’t disrespectful. “It’s deeper than rap. This is the first time I said this… Montana like, ‘Call my n***a Drake.’ Cool. Before I knew him…”
The Roots of the Beef
For those who might have missed the backstory, the tension between Rick Ross and Drake escalated in 2024, particularly during the Kendrick Lamar feud. Ross made several critical remarks about Drake, even claiming a cease and desist was sent to French Montana regarding a verse. This led to some heated exchanges and even an altercation between Ross and OVO fans at a concert in Canada.
However, Ross’s latest comments suggest a shift towards reconciliation. He made it clear that his respect for Drake runs deep, stating, “I’m not gon’ disrespect it.” It remains to be seen if Drake will reciprocate this sentiment and if the Toronto superstar feels the same way about moving past their differences.
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