By Richard Johnson—  Rick Ross— AMERICAN hip hop artist Rick Ross will not be appearing at Reggae Sumfest at Catherine Hall, Montego Bay, this year. The rapper, who is currently facing kidnapping and assault charges in the United States, has been dropped from the festival’s line-up due to what is referred to as “circumstances beyond the control of [the] organisers”. “Rick Ross is unable to travel at this time and his management has said that Ross is saddened that he cannot be in Jamaica to perform for his fans on July 17 but he looks forward to coming back to Jamaica in the near future,” read a release from festival organisers, Summerfest Productions. Ross was scheduled to perform on July 17. Summerfest Productions also used the opportunity to apologise to fans and sponsors. “The team is currently … Read entire article »

Rick Ross is having one of the worst period of his career after being arrested twice in the same month. The Maybach Music Group rapper was denied bail when he appeared in court in Atlanta on Wednesday for his bail hearing. The “Rich Forever” rapper lawyer argued in court that his client deserve bail and even went as far as to offer his $5 million mansion as condition for his bail. The judge eventually offered Rozay a $2 million bail. TMZ reported that the Miami rapper scraped together his bail fee using $1 million in equity from his mansion, $500,000 hard cash and another $500,000 from a bail bondsman. Ricky Rozay was arrested at his mansion in Fayette County, Georgia last month after one of his employees filed a police report claiming that the rapper … Read entire article »

He was taken into custody this morning. By Eric Diep— Billboard reports that Ross was denied bail bond at Fayette County jail. They also have details on the arrest that happened on June 7, 2015. As stated in the warrant provided to Billboard: “Subject did assault the victim, Jonathan Zamudio, (twice), with a handgun, specifically a Glock 17, 9mm, black in color, and in doing so caused two chipped teeth, jaw injury, neck injury, and multiple scratches and contusions. The victim lost the use of his jaw and is restricted to soft foods and liquid diet only as result of not being able to chew food.” The second assault occured during the alleged kidnapping, where Ross is accused of using “a handgun and physical touching to force, against his will, Jonathan Zamudio into the residence (guest house)… where … Read entire article »

By Melonyce McAfee, CNN–   Rick Ross  Story highlights  Rick Ross released after posting $2,400 bond, officials say A deputy smelled marijuana and asked to search Ross’ car, police say (CNN) Rapper Rick Ross was picked up by sheriffs in Fayette County, Georgia, on suspicion of marijuana possession Wednesday afternoon, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. He was released Wednesday night after posting a $2,400 bond, county officials said. Deputies stopped Ross’ Bentley because of a possible a window tint violation and were talking to him when an officer allegedly smelled marijuana coming from the car. Sheriff Barry H. Babb said Ross gave consent to search the vehicle, and a deputy found marijuana. Ross, whose real name is William Leonard Roberts II, was booked into the Fayette County jail and later posted bond. Ross’ representatives have not responded to a request … Read entire article »

(Photo: Isaac Brekken AP) GREENSBORO, North Carolina (AP) — Rapper Rick Ross has been released after his arrest following a U.S. concert. Greensboro Police Department spokeswoman Susan Danielsen says Ross was taken into custody Friday after the SuperJam concert in North Carolina. She says a court had issued an order for his arrest because he failed to appear in court on a previous misdemeanor marijuana charge. The rapper, whose real name is William L. Roberts, was taken into custody after his performance. Danielsen says he was released on $1,000 bond. Messages seeking comment weren’t immediately returned by a spokesman forUniversal Music Group or executives at a booking agency that works with Ross.   … Read entire article »