Rick Ross Quotes

Honestly, as a rapper, the Freshman list is definitely the biggest milestone. Culture-wise - anything-wise - that's the biggest stamp.

For three years, between 16 and 19, I was the opening-act-for-the-opening-act-for-the-opening-act, you know? And then I was on tour with Ice-T, Stetsasonic, EPMD, Sir Mix-a-Lot - legends - and went on to sell 160 million records. It still baffles me.

We call 'Ain't No Mountain' the golden egg that landed us at Motown.

I take pride in being one of the most successful producers in hip-hop history, having the most successful record in hip-hop history, I have the most number ones.

I always say that every win has something that is special.

Def Jam is an iconic label.

What matters - the only thing that matters - is winning. It's nice to entertain the fans and to gain new ones, especially from the States, but on the night... that's all that matters.

I have won everything I possibly could have in Europe.

Def Jam and Roc-A-Fella were two equal entities under the Def Island umbrellas.

Def Jam is the reason why I started a label.

I'm going to win a gold medal.

When I leave the game, I want to go out on top.

I mean four hours of rehearsal done, trying out for 'The Sing-Off,' and now winning is just a dream come true for all of us.

It's good to win.

You can receive the individual awards, but ultimately, you want to win the big game.

I think you play this game to be remembered, to win championships.

I'm just concerned with winning, not individual accolades.

Any win feels great. It is hard to do.

The goal of this, I would like to think, for everybody, is to become champion.

Playing a final is great, but it's winning it that counts.

Being a World Cup winner was a dream come true.

Winning a derby is always a beautiful thing.

Winning the Carling Cup would be the ultimate for me.

It's nice to leave on top.

People don't get signed by Def Jam every day on my block.