Rick Ross returned to Clarksdale to have fun Juneteenth and obtain a road named in his honor for his ongoing assist.
Rick Ross marked Juneteenth with a private milestone in Clarksdale, Mississippi, the place metropolis officers unveiled “Rick Ross Means” in recognition of his lasting contributions to the neighborhood and tradition.
The ceremony, held June 19 outdoors a WingStop he owns, drew a crowd of supporters, native leaders and longtime residents who gathered to have fun the Hip-Hop mogul’s return to his hometown.
Rick Ross addressed the gang with gratitude and delight.
“First off, God is nice. To be again within the metropolis the place my story started, surrounded by household, leaders, and the individuals who made me who I’m—it’s humbling. Clarksdale, that is greater than a road identify. That is legacy,” Rick Ross stated.
When requested what he’s most happy with about Clarksdale, Ross responded, “Actually, it’s the issues I don’t talk about. Some issues simply occur behind closed doorways that you just simply present plenty of love, and meaning probably the most to me. , we have now gone right down to the Walmart and did various things like that, but it surely’s the stuff you don’t talk about which can be particular to me. However simply know that Clarksdale is in my coronary heart; you higher consider it, in order that’s why I made certain I used to be right here at present.”
Mayor Chuck Espy presided over the occasion, praising Rick Ross not just for his success in music and enterprise however for his constant assist of Clarksdale.
“Rick Ross has returned, and we not solely honor his music legacy, however we honor his coronary heart and what he has performed for this nice metropolis,” Mayor Espy stated.
The road naming provides to a busy month for Ross, who earlier hosted the 4th annual Rick Ross Automobile & Bike Present at his Fayetteville, Georgia property, The Promise Land.
He additionally obtained a congressional proclamation from Rep. Nikema Williams and resolutions from Georgia Rep. Debra Bazemore and Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington Jr.
Rick Ross is at the moment making ready to launch new music, together with a collaboration with Pharrell, with the music video lately filmed in Paris.
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