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Big K.R.I.T. Kicks Off WeekOfKRIT With His New Agenda, Alongside Rick Ross (Audio)

Big K.R.I.T. does big things. Meridian, Mississippi's own has impressed his label, working with Ludacris, The Roots, and Big Boi...all fellow Def Jam Records stars. However, just in time for Mastermind, Krizzle kicks off "Week Of KRIT" with "New Agenda," featuring none other than Rick Ross. In production, format, and... Read more

March 3, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Rick Ross & Diddy’s 2014 Version Of You’re Nobody Til Somebody Kills You Arrives In Living Color (Video)

Throughout the week, in interviews and in teasers attached to other Mastermind videos, Rick Ross and Diddy have alluded to "Nobody." The song, pulling from Rick Ross' early 2013 drive-by shooting attack in South Florida, is built around The Notorious B.I.G.'s eerie "You're Nobody (Til' Somebody Kills You)." With French... Read more

February 27, 2014 Fresh, Video

Rick Ross Reveals Diddy’s Ad Libs in “Nobody” Were Actually Real Talk. Puff Was Going In (Audio)

Rick Ross sat down with Angie Martinez to discuss his forthcoming Mastermind LP. During the interview, Ross detailed the process of how Nobody, his re-take on Biggie's You're Nobody (Til Somebody Kills You), was made. Not only did Ross seek the proper approvals from Diddy, he reached out to other... Read more

February 26, 2014 Video

Rick Ross Releases a Video for the Soulful Oyster Perpetual (Video)

While Oyster Perpetual did not make the final cut on Rick Ross' forthcoming Mastermind album, that didn't stop Ross from making a video for the track, which is one of his most soulful releases in quite some time. The visuals feature a lot of footage (some not suitable for work)... Read more

February 26, 2014 Fresh, Video

We Told You Our Thoughts on Rick Ross’ Mastermind Album. Now Listen for Yourself (Album Stream)

Rick Ross' Mastermind album hits stores on 3/4. After hearing the album a couple of weeks ago, we believe it's his finest so far. But why take our word for it? Listen to the full stream of the album here and let us know your thoughts. Related: Rick Ross’ Mastermind... Read more

February 26, 2014 Audio

Rick Ross Performing The Devil Is A Lie With The Roots Is One Of The Hardest Fallon Musical Moments (Video)

When you think about it, "The Devil Is A Lie" is the type of musical presentation and message that would work for either Rick Ross or The Roots. Perhaps at opposite ends of the Def Jam Records roster, The Roots Crew's albums like Rising Down, How I Got Over, and... Read more

February 25, 2014 Fresh, Video

With Help From Diddy, Rick Ross Releases the Biggie-Inspired “Nobody” (Audio)

Last week, we wrote about Rick Ross' listening session for Mastermind, which included a track called Nobody that was a re-take on The Notorious B.I.G.'s You're Nobody (Til Somebody Kills You). The track features a hook from French Montana and ferocious ad libs from Puff, similar to the ones he... Read more

February 19, 2014 Audio

Think Ross & Jeezy Phoned in the Verses for War Ready? Think Again. The Reunion is Real (Video)

Rick Ross and Young Jeezy shook things up when their collabo, War Ready, dropped. For anyone who thought the 2 simply phoned in their verses and posed for an obligatory Instagram shot, think again. The reunion appears to go deeper than rap. The 2 also linked for an extended video... Read more

February 19, 2014 Video

T.I. Speaks on the Advice He Gave Jeezy to End the Beef with Rick Ross (Video)

There was a time when no one would expect T.I., who had an infamously short temper, to be a peace keeper, but that's exactly the role he took on in the Rick Ross/Young Jeezy feud that came to a head at the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards. Here's a short clip... Read more

February 13, 2014 Video

Rick Ross’ Mastermind Album is His Finest Yet. Some May Say Classic (Food For Thought)

Last night (February 11), Rick Ross hosted a Mastermind album release party at New World Stages in New York City and AFH was in the building. The event was a star-studded affair, with Ross and Meek Mill there from MMG, as well as DJ Khaled, Fabolous, Busta Rhymes, Mack Wilds,... Read more

February 12, 2014 Featured-homepage, Food for Thought, Fresh

Forget a Beef. Rick Ross and Jeezy are War Ready (Audio)

The ramp up to Rick Ross' Mastermind release is on full tilt. Ross and Jeezy have put aside the differences that led to their skirmish at the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards, and have come together to create some real fightin' music. Check out War Ready. Related: Rick Ross &... Read more

February 7, 2014 Audio

Rick Ross & Diddy Bring Some Star Power To Mastermind. Did You Really Expect Any Different From This Tracklist?

Less than two days after Diddy's co-executive producer role (with DJ Khaled) was announced to Rick Ross' sixth solo album, Mastermind, Heads find out just what that means. With the tracklist to the Def Jam/Slip-N-Slide/Maybach Music Group album, you see the guests. Known for attracting veteran superstar peers since his... Read more

February 7, 2014 Fresh

Diddy To Executive Produce Rick Ross’ Mastermind Album (Video)

There was a time in Hip-Hop when executive production from different moguls was all the rage. Jay Z co-executive produced Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor, Suge Knight co-executive produced DJ Quik's Safe + Sound, 50 Cent co-executive produced Freeway's Free At Last album, Diddy & The Hitmen were associate executive... Read more

February 6, 2014 Fresh, Video

Rick Ross Releases a Soulful Appetizer to Mastermind. Here’s Oyster Perpetual (Audio)

Love him or hate him, Rick Ross stays consistent. The Boss is back with an appetizer to his forthcoming Mastermind album. In typical Rozay fashion, it features a soulful track and an impeccable flow. Check out Oyster Perpetual. Related: Rick Ross Releases a Video for His Bound 2 Freestyle. No,... Read more

February 4, 2014 Audio

Rick Ross & Wale Remix Lorde’s Royals. Did Anyone Tell Them What the Song Was About? (Audio)

Lorde's single Royals was one of the biggest records of 2013. The song takes aim at the the rampant materialism prevalent in pop culture, particularly Hip-Hop (though the artist is a fan of the music), and says people are over it. Ironically, Rick Ross and Wale have remixed the song... Read more

January 23, 2014 Audio

Rick Ross Releases a Video for His Bound 2 Freestyle. No, He is Not Naked on a Motorcycle (Video)

At the top of the year, Rick Ross dropped a buttery freestyle over Kanye West's Bound 2. Now, he follows up with a video for the song and, no, he is not naked on a motorcycle...The video does bear some striking similarities to Childish Gambino's visuals for 3005 though. Check... Read more

January 16, 2014 Video

Rick Ross Starts the Year With a Verse Over Kanye West’s Bound 2 (Audio)

Rick Ross drops a verse on Kanye West's soulful Bound 2 track. Related: Did Rick Ross & Jay Z Make Their Best Collabo Yet? The Devil Is A Lie (Audio)... Read more

January 1, 2014 Audio

Did Rick Ross & Jay Z Make Their Best Collabo Yet? The Devil Is A Lie (Audio)

For seven years now, Jay Z and Rick Ross have been sharing the booth on various songs, remixes, and posse cuts. Just when 2013 seemed in shut-down mode, the full audio of "The Devil Is A Lie" comes forth. From Rick Ross's upcoming 2014 Mastermind album, he slams his bars... Read more

December 24, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Wale, Stalley & More Join Rick Ross On MMG’s Priorities Vol. 1 (Mixtape)

Throughout the ages, labels have found methods to showcase the depths of their talented rosters. Soundtracks and bonus disc samplers have given way to compilations and mixtapes. The latest iteration of Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group trucks onward with the usual suspects (Wale, Meek Mill, Stalley, Gunplay, Omarion), as well... Read more

December 3, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Pusha T and Rick Ross Unite in the Video for Hold On (Video)

Pusha T releases the video for his collabo with Rick Ross. Check out Hold On. Related: Pusha T Releases His Video Pain Featuring Future (Video)... Read more

November 13, 2013 Video

MMG – Self Made Vol. 3 (Full Album Stream)

For the third installment in as many years, Self Made Vol. 3 is on the horizon. The most popular compilations in current-day Hip-Hop are known for breaking will-be mainstream stars and making some trunk-rattling street and club anthems. The third joint from the collective of Rick Ross, Wale, Meek Mill,... Read more

September 12, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Bun B – Fire ft Rick Ross, 2 Chainz & Serani

Bun B drops a new joint featuring Rick Ross & 2 Chainz. Check out Fire. Related: Statik Selektah – Funeral Season ft Styles P, Bun B & Hit-Boy (Audio)... Read more

September 11, 2013 Audio

Rick Ross – No Games ft Future

Rick Ross releases a club banger featuring Future and produced by the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League as the first single off his forthcoming album, Mastermind. There's no new ground covered here, but it goes. Here's No Games. Related: Rick Ross – Oil Money Gang ft Jadakiss (Video)... Read more

September 5, 2013 Audio

Jay-Z – Holy Grail ft Justin Timberlake + Rick Ross Discusses F*ckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt (Video)

The Jay-Z Internet takeover continues. He releases Holy Grail featuring Justin Timberlake, the first official single from Magna Carta Holy Grail. You can also catch a video of Rick Ross discussing, F*ckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt, his collaboration with Jay. Check out both below. Related: Jay-Z – Magna Carta Holy Grail (Tracklist) Here's the... Read more

July 4, 2013 Audio, Video

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of June 2013 (Audio Playlist)

As we ease into July 4th weekend, here's a look back at the best hip-hop that dropped in June. You'll hear music from J. Cole, Nas, Curren$y, Mac Miller, Kanye West, Wu-Tang Clan, Rick Ross, Jadakiss, Posdnuos, Kid Tsunami, Drake, LL Cool J, Slum Village, Wale, Lupe Fiasco, Joey Bada$$,... Read more

July 3, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists

Game – Ali Bomaye ft 2 Chainz & Rick Ross (Video)

Game drops a video for one of the hardest tracks on last year's underrated Jesus Piece album. Check out Ali Bomaye featuring 2 Chainz and Rick Ross. Related: Game – Till We Meet Again (R.I.P. Frogg) (Audio)... Read more

July 2, 2013 Video

Rick Ross – Oil Money Gang ft Jadakiss (Video)

A day after the song dropped, here's the video for Oil Money Gang, Rick Ross' collabo with Jadakiss. While it starts off promising, it quickly slides into unfortunate cliches. Related: Wale – Poor Decisions ft Rick Ross & Lupe Fiasco (Audio)... Read more

June 4, 2013 Video

Rick Ross – Oil Money Gang ft Jadakiss

Rick Ross teams up with longtime collaborators the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and adds Jadakiss to the mix. Check out Oil Money Gang. Related: Wale – Poor Decisions ft Rick Ross & Lupe Fiasco (Audio)... Read more

June 3, 2013 Audio

Wale – Poor Decisions ft Rick Ross & Lupe Fiasco

Never thought I'd see this. Rick Ross and Lupe Fiasco on the same song?? Ross' verse just might surprise you...Check out Poor Decisions. Related: Wale – Bad (Remix) ft Rihanna (Audio)... Read more

June 3, 2013 Audio

Rockie Fresh – Life Long ft Rick Ross & Nipsey Hussle (Video)

Here's the video from Rockie Fresh for his collabo with Nipsey Hussle and Rick Ross. Check out Life Long. Related: Rockie Fresh – Driving 88 ft Casey Veggies (Audio)... Read more

May 13, 2013 Video

DJ Khaled- No New Friends ft. Drake, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne

Drake mentioned releasing 2 new songs this week during his trip to Elliot Wilson's radio show last week and delivers as promised. Here's the first of two new song releases. This was the track that was supposed to be the SFTB remix but it "took on a life of it's... Read more

April 16, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Rick Ross – Ashamed (Video)

Here's the latest video from Rick Ross. Check out "Ashamed." Related: Rick Ross & Stalley – Love Sosa (Video)... Read more

March 4, 2013 Video

Pusha T – Millions ft Rick Ross (Video)

Pusha T drops a video for his collabo with Rick Ross. Check out Millions below. Related: Pusha T – Wrath of Caine (Mixtape)... Read more

February 10, 2013 Video

Curren$y – Choosin’ ft Wiz Khalifa and Rick Ross

Curren$y re-teams with Wiz Khalifa and Rick Ross for the first time since the "Super High Remix." This time it's over a Lex Luger-produced track called "Choosin'" off Spitta's upcoming New Jet City mixtape. Check out "Choosin'" below. Related: Rick Ross - Super High (Remix) featuring Curren$y and Wiz Khalifa... Read more

January 29, 2013 Audio

Rick Ross & Stalley – Love Sosa (Video)

Stalley & Rick Ross laid verses over the Love Sosa beat for the upcoming Maybach Music Group 2013 mixtape. Check out the video for their version of Love Sosa. At the end there's a trailer for Ross' new Mastermind album that is set to one of the coldest Curtis Mayfield... Read more

January 17, 2013 Video

Rockie Fresh – Life Long ft Rick Ross & Nipsey Hussle

Rockie Fresh brings out Rick Ross and Nipsey Hussle on a hot Boi-1da track. Check out Life Long. Related: Action Bronson – Dear Heather ft Rockie Fresh & Macie Stewart (Audio)... Read more

January 14, 2013 Audio

Pusha T – Millions ft Rick Ross (Audio)

Pusha T's latest single is a collabo with Rick Ross. Check out Millions (with tags for now) Related: Pusha T – Blocka ft Popcaan & Travi$ Scott... Read more

January 10, 2013 Audio

Ambrosia For Heads – The Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2012 (Part 1)

In looking back, there was a lot of great hip-hop released in 2012. So much so that we decided to do our year in review in 2 parts. Here's part 1 of a 2-part playlist of the best songs of the year. Part 1 covers Jan - June and you'll... Read more

December 22, 2012 Audio, Playlists

AFH: Best Hip-Hop Mixtapes of 2012

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December 22, 2012 Featured-homepage, Mixes

Rick Ross – Ten Jesus Pieces ft Stalley (Video)

Rick Ross drops a cinematic video for Ten Jesus Pieces featuring Stalley. Check it out below. Related: Meek Mill – Maybach Curtains ft Nas, Rick Ross & John Legend (Audio)... Read more

December 7, 2012 Video

AFH Best of November Playlist (Audio)

As November winds down, here's a playlist of some of the dope music that dropped (and there's a lot) this month. You'll hear new music from Redman, Ghostface & Sheek Louch, Masta Killa, T.I. & Andre 3000, KRS-One, Rick Ross, Dead Pres & Nas, Big Boi, Freeway, Wiz Khalifa, Joe... Read more

November 30, 2012 Audio, Playlists

Rick Ross – 100 Black Coffins

Quentin Tarantion's Django Unchained starring Jamie Foxx is in theaters on Christmas Day. The first release from the soundtrack is an ominous record from Rick Ross that references the movie's storyline. Check out 100 Black Coffins. Related: Meek Mill – Maybach Curtains ft Nas, Rick Ross & John Legend (Audio)... Read more

November 30, 2012 Audio

Saigon says he wants to punch Rick Ross & 2 Chainz in the face (Video)

The headline is "Saigon says 'I want to punch Rick Ross & 2 Chainz in the face.'" What follows is an interview where he very eloquently makes a case for identifying content as being for mature audiences, where appropriate. Check out the video for some food for thought from Saigon.... Read more

November 13, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

J-Live – Hot vs. Dope Vol. 1 (Mixtape)

Some (though not enough) know J-Live as a dope MC. Heads know he is a skilled DJ, as well. Here's a new mixtape from him featuring recent music from Yasiin Bey, Kendrick Lamar, Murs & Fashawn, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Killer Mike, Rick Ross, Skyzoo, CL Smooth, Raekwon, Jean Greae,... Read more

October 17, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Meek Mill – Maybach Curtains ft Nas, Rick Ross & John Legend

Here's a soulful new joint from Meek Mill. Check out Maybach Curtains Rick Ross, John Legend & Nas (who recently co-signed Meek Mill). Related: Meek Mill – Burn ft Big Sean (Video) You can check the lyrics at Rap Genius who got the premiere of the song.... Read more

October 17, 2012 Audio

Rick Ross – Diced Pineapples ft Wale & Drake (Video)

Here's the latest video from Rick Ross. Check out Diced Pineapples featuring Wale & Drake. Related: Stalley – Fountain of Youth ft Rick Ross & Nipsey Hu$$le (Video) Click here for a breakdown of the lyrics.... Read more

October 11, 2012 Video

Stalley – Fountain of Youth ft Rick Ross & Nipsey Hu$$le (Video)

Stalley's Fountain of Youth featuring Rick Ross & Nipsey Hu$$le is one of the most soulful tracks on the MMG compilation. Here's the video. Related: Stalley - Home to You ft Wale (Video)... Read more

October 1, 2012 Video

Rick Ross – Presidential ft Elijah Blake (Video)

Here's the new video for Rick Ross' Pharrell-produced Presidential featuring Elijah Blake. Check it out. Related: Rick Ross - Amsterdam (Video)... Read more

September 10, 2012 Video

DJ Scream – Cassette Deck ft Rick Ross, Bun B & Slim Thug

Rick Ross, Bun B and Slim Thug ride a funky laid-back track for a forthcoming project from DJ Scream. Check out Cassette Deck. Related: DJ Khaled - Hip-Hop featuring Nas & Scarface... Read more

August 27, 2012 Audio

Rick Ross – Amsterdam (Video)

Here's another new video from Rick Ross. This one is for the cinematic and soulful Amsterdam, one of the best cuts on God Forgives, I Don't. There is some NSFW material at the 4 minute mark, so use discretion when viewing past that point. Related: Rick Ross and Pharrell speak... Read more

August 14, 2012 Video