Rick Ross Reveals Why He Responded To Drake And Not The Game

BYCaroline Fisher8.2K Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
Legendz of the Streetz Tour Reloaded - Houston, TX
HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 04: Rapper Rick Ross performs on stage during the Legendz of the Streetz Tour Reloaded at Toyota Center on February 04, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images)
Rick Ross opened up during a recent interview with Shannon Sharpe.

Amid the viral 20 V. 1 Drake beef of the summer, Rick Ross jumped in, taking various shots at the Toronto hitmaker on "Champagne Moments." Of course, his taunting appeared to backfire soon after, when he was attacked in Vancouver for playing Kendrick's Drake diss "Not Like Us" at a festival. He opened up about the feud with Shannon Sharpe for Nightcap Summer Sessions from Houston this week, making it clear why he decided to respond in the first place.

"On some rap sh*t it was no conspiracies," he began. "Rozay name was said, Rozay, I'mma jump off the porch. That's what I do... I'mma jump off the porch and I'mma have some fun, and that's what I did, I had some fun." From there, Ross also explained how he decides whether or not to respond, an apparent nod to The Game.

Rozay Says Not Responding Is A Response

The Game unleashed a scathing diss track directed at Ross in May, "Freeway's Revenge," blasting him for his past as a correctional officer, lifestyle choices, and much more. Ross never responded aside from some shady Instagram Stories, but according to him, this was a response in itself. During the interview, Ross explained that his choice to respond or not respond is determined by whether or not he has something to gain from it. "Not responding is a response when you a boss," he added.

The Game isn't the only person Rick Ross has yet to respond to, however. The Drake fan who attacked him in Vancouver, Icarus, mocked him for the brawl on a diss track called “White Boy" earlier this month. What do you think of Rick Ross opening up about his beef with Drake during a recent interview with Shannon Sharpe? What about his explanation for responding to Drake and not The Game? Do you agree that not responding was a response in itself? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

About The Author
Caroline Fisher is a News Writer at HotNewHipHop from Chicago, Illinois. She started at HNHH this year, and has since spent her time writing about all that is newsworthy in the world of hip-hop. With a drive for hunting down the hottest stories, she enjoys documenting new developments in culture and entertainment. She also has an appreciation for hip-hop and seeks to cover the most important trends and shifts. She has a Bachelor of Arts which she received at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Having graduated in 2022, she majored in English with a concentration in Media, Rhetoric and Cultural Studies. Specializing all things music, pop culture and entertainment, some of her favorite musical artists include Snoop Dogg, OutKast, and Nicki Minaj. When she’s not writing about music she’s also a fan of attending shows, watching the latest movies, staying up-to-date with current events, photography, and poetry.
...