Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group in 2009, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap (2009), Teflon Don (2010), God Forgives, I Don't (2012), Mastermind, Hood Billionaire (2014), Black Market (2015), and Rather You Than Me (2017). Outside of his solo career, Ross was a lead member of the hip hop group Triple C's, alongside fellow Florida rappers Gunplay and Torch in 2005. Ross released his second studio album, Trilla in 2008, once again debuting atop the Billboard 200. Billboard 200 album chart, with sales of 187,000 units during the first week.
Ross released his debut album Port of Miami through the label later that year, debuting at the top spot on the U.S. Prior to releasing his debut single, ' Hustlin'', in 2006, Ross was the subject of a bidding war, receiving offers from Diddy's Bad Boy Entertainment and Irv Gotti's Murder Inc., until signing a multimillion-dollar deal with Jay-Z's Def Jam Recordings. William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known professionally as Rick Ross, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record executive.
