Watch the official visual for 'Rich Is Gangsta' to see Ross's cinematic portrayal of his 'Mastermind' persona: Rick Ross - Rich Is Gangsta RickRossVEVO YouTube• May 21, 2014 Key Tracks & Performances
"Rich Is Gangsta" is the high-octane opening track of Rick Ross's 2014 album, Mastermind , produced by Black Metaphor with additional production from Diddy. The song serves as a manifesto for the "young black executive," detailing the transition from street-level hustling to global mogul status. Lyrical Themes & Analysis Rick Ross- Rich is Gangsta
: Ross opens with a warning about loyalty, stating that a loyal partner is "priceless" and must be properly compensated to avoid betrayal. Watch the official visual for 'Rich Is Gangsta'
: The lyrics blend street grit with spiritual gratitude, such as watching a peer pray five times a day who "used to move the yay". : The lyrics blend street grit with spiritual