Former drug kingpin "Freeway" Rick Ross could face off against the rapper Rick Ross (William Leonard Roberts II) in court this summer, over the usage of the name "Rick Ross."
Ross was sentenced to life in prison for attempting to purchase over 100 kilograms of cocaine in 1996 and served 10 years. During his incarceration Miami rapper Rick Ross was just one of the emcees to adopt his name.
Ross claims that the Bawse signed a multimillion dollar deal in 2006, based on his image and likeness as a drug dealer.
Rick Ross claims Def Jam ignored cease-and-desist letters sent to their offices.
Allhiphop.com is reporting that Ross is planning to sue Def Jam, Universal, William "Rick Ross" Roberts II and others.
Will this just be more press for Ross' Teflon Don album or does the real Rick Ross really have a case?
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