Freeway Rick Ross Net Worth

What is Freeway Rick Ross’ Net Worth?

Freeway Ricky Ross, a convicted drug trafficker, has a net worth of $1 million. He ran a large drug empire in Los Angeles in the 1980s, reportedly earning up to $3 million per day. Ross claims his peak net worth was over $600 million. After being sentenced to life in prison, he educated himself on legal matters and successfully appealed his imprisonment. He was released in 2009 after serving 20 years behind bars.

Rick Ross’ Early Life and Tennis Career

Rick Ross, born on January 26th, 1960 in Tyler, Texas, moved to Los Angeles with his mother at the age of 3. While growing up in LA, Ross took odd jobs to support his mother and enjoyed playing tennis, which became a major focus for him during his teen years. Ross attended Susan Miller Dorsey High School and was part of an exceptional tennis team that defied all expectations.

Although Ross was scouted by Cal State for their tennis team, he was rejected due to illiteracy. With his tennis career over, Ross turned to a life of crime.

How Freeway Rick Ross Became a Drug Kingpin

Ross entered LA’s criminal underworld as a part-owner of an auto chop shop where he began selling cocaine supplied by Henry Corrales. He expanded his business across the nation and invested his profits into legitimate businesses. By 1985, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department had created the “Freeway Ricky Task Force” to shut him down, and he was eventually charged with drug trafficking. Ross was able to shorten his sentence by testifying against corrupt police officers, but he was later put behind bars for life after his former business partner Blandon turned on him. While in prison, Ross overcame illiteracy and read over 300 books on self-help and entrepreneurship, eventually reducing his sentence to 20 years and being released in 2009.

Autobiography Release

In 2013, Ross began working on his autobiography, which was released the following year. “Freeway Rick Ross: The Untold Autobiography” was met with critical acclaim and a large crowd gathered in Los Angeles to celebrate its release.

The book provided readers with a unique insight into Ross’s life, from his humble beginnings to his rise as one of the most notorious drug dealers in American history. It also detailed his eventual downfall and his journey towards redemption.

Overall, “Freeway Rick Ross: The Untold Autobiography” was a major success and further cemented Ross’s place in American culture.

Ross’s Career in Television and Film

Ross has made several public speaking appearances and has also ventured into television and film. He appeared in the documentary “Freeway: Crack in the System” in 2015, which received an Emmy nomination. Additionally, he is a regular guest on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast.

Rick Ross Lawsuit

In 2010, former drug trafficker “Freeway” Rick Ross sued rapper William Leonard Roberts II, better known as “Rick Ross,” for copyright infringement. The rapper chose his stage name as an homage to “Freeway” Rick Ross, who claimed to be the “real” Rick Ross. The former drug trafficker sought $10 million in compensation, but the court ultimately dismissed his case. “Freeway” appealed multiple times, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit eventually ruled in favor of the rapper due to a First Amendment ruling.

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