Rick Ross may end feud with 50 Cent

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

50 Cent built a career off dissing other rappers. Had it not been for his Ja Rule disses, 50 may not have been as big of a star as he became. Rick Ross was known for having a few hits, as he worked on his 2009 album, Deeper Than Rap.

While Rick Ross was working on his third album, 50 Cent was going out of his way to diss different artists. Many of these artists had been working closely with Rick Ross. Out of nowhere, Ross dissed 50 Cent and their feud began.

Surprisingly, Rick Ross won the beef and 50 Cent's career has drastically fallen off. Meanwhile, Rick Ross has risen to become one of the most popular rappers in the game. Now, Rick Ross is trying to establish himself as a mogul.

The head of the Maybach Music label, Rick Ross has several artists signed and he has a very lucrative deal with Warner Bros. Records. Focusing on putting together the Maybach Music album, Rick Ross previously said he was no longer focusing on beef. Now, there are rumors that a mutual friend is trying to help Rick Ross and 50 Cent mend fences.

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Rick Ross labels himself Unstoppable

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Despite taking several hits throughout his career, Rick Ross is still one of the most-popular rappers in the game. He has portrayed the role of a "boss" for several years. In 2008, he released his hit single, "The Boss." Following the release of that song, it was revealed Ross had prior employment as a correctional officer.

Even with the label of a cop, Rick Ross went on to become one of rap's most dominating figures. Less than a year later, Ross went head-to-head with 50 Cent and won. This came after 50 Cent took a picture with Ross' son and dated his baby's mother. In the end, Ross befriended 50's best friend, Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

Looking back on all of his accomplishments, Rick Ross describes it all in one word, unstoppable. Ross has been a mainstream figure for five years. While still signed to Def Jam, a bidding war between three record labels took place over him. Rick Ross said all of this proves he is unstoppable. No matter what is said about him, his songs continue to receive radio play and his albums still sell.

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