Rick Ross Dismisses Rumors About Drake, Talks New Projects

Rick Ross claims there’s “nothing going on” with Drake, even after the rapper released a diss track during the latest episode of The Iceman.

This week, as Ross promoted his new alcohol-free Rare Rosé and his upcoming book, Renaissance of a Boss, along with his studio album Set in Stone—set to drop on June 12—he addressed questions about his relationship with the Canadian artist. His brief response was simply, “Nothing.” When reminded about Drake’s ninth studio album releasing on the same day, Ross didn’t elaborate much.

Interestingly, Drake took a jab at Ross in his song “Make Them Pay,” rapping, “I was helping Adin Roth stream before he streamed.” In light of this, Ross confirmed that his forthcoming album would likely include some diss tracks.

“There’s always diss tracks. I know Rozay,” he stated, chuckling at his nickname. “If it wasn’t for the competition, what would be the point? Competition is fundamental to hip-hop.” He added, “Life is a competition. It can be sweetened up, but ultimately, success is a competitive sport.”

Talking about his new music, Ross hinted it would definitely spark some “conversation.” He loves shocking fans with content that invites discussion without necessarily stirring controversy. “The music will be beautiful,” he emphasized, though he didn’t specify if any diss tracks were directed at Drake.

He mentioned collaborating with BigXthaPlug, Don Toliver, The-Dream, and T.I. for this project, considering it to be possibly one of his best albums yet.

Despite their numerous collaborations, Ross and Drake’s relationship soured in 2024 after Ross pledged his loyalty to Kendrick Lamar during a rap feud. Following Lamar’s diss, which included the track “Not Like Us,” Drake responded with “Push Ups,” criticizing several rappers including Ross.

Adding fuel to the fire, Ross accused Drake of employing a ghostwriter on his own diss track, “Champagne Moments.” Earlier this month, Ross also skipped Drake’s verse while performing “Aston Martin Music” during a “Verzuz” battle, which raised further speculation about their ties.

When asked about why he omitted Drake’s line, he simply explained that he’s “the boss.” However, he still extended goodwill to Drake, expressing, “Drake, if you’re listening, shine. I don’t want to see you lose. That’s not the point of this culture.”

In another part of the interview, Ross discussed his new book, co-written with Neil Martinez Belkin, detailing a road trip during a midlife crisis. He reflected on how the journey showed him he has “so much more to give” and “more to live for.”

“Turning 50 and achieving so much made me realize how much passion I still have for music,” he acknowledged. He views the book as a way to guide others in their pursuits, although he cautioned that not everyone will reach his level of success.

Ross maintains that it ultimately depends on individual ambition. “You can’t cut corners; you must put in the effort,” he advised.

Moreover, he seems to be particularly enthusiastic about promoting his new zero-proof wine variant through Luc Belaire. “There’s a lot of young people getting into that scene. That’s the vibe,” he noted, affirming he wouldn’t let them down.