Miami rap kingpin Rick Ross became a larger-than-life figure by fusing the opulent braggadocio and Mafioso mystique of ‘90s JAY Z and The Notorious B.I.G. with the aggressive trap sound of contemporaries like Young Jeezy. Alternately letting loose his trademark grunt over explosive drums and synths, or unfurling tales of jet-setting luxury over expressive soul samples, Ross has honed a signature sound that suits his crime boss persona. And his immaculately produced albums have helped him build an empire befitting his expensive tastes.