Biography
Rick Ross net worth is estimated at $45 million as of 2025, built through his music career and a significant fast food franchise empire. Born William Leonard Roberts II, he founded Maybach Music Group, a record label that signed Meek Mill, Wale, and other major artists. His discography includes 10 studio albums, many debuting in the Billboard Hot 100's top 5. Beyond music, Ross owns over 25 Wingstop franchise locations, a portfolio he began building in 2011, as well as Checkers/Rally's burger franchises and significant real estate holdings including a 109-room mansion in Fayetteville, Georgia (formerly owned by boxer Evander Holyfield) purchased for $5.8 million.
Net Worth Timeline
| Year | Net Worth | Change | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | $3M | +$3M | Debut album Port of Miami debuted #1; signed to Def Jam for major deal |
| 2008 | $8M | +$5M | Trilla debuted #1; founded Maybach Music Group |
| 2010 | $15M | +$7M | Teflon Don released; signed Meek Mill and Wale to MMG; touring revenue grew |
| 2011 | $20M | +$5M | Began acquiring Wingstop franchise locations; God Forgives, I Don't in production |
| 2013 | $28M | +$8M | God Forgives, I Don't debuted #1; MMG label generating $10M+ annually |
| 2015 | $35M | +$7M | Hood Billionaire album; Wingstop portfolio grew to 20+ locations; Checkers franchises added |
| 2018 | $40M | +$5M | Purchased Evander Holyfield's 109-room Georgia mansion for $5.8M; Port of Miami 2 released |
| 2021 | $42M | +$2M | Richer Than I've Ever Been album; Wingstop locations generating $2M+ annually |
| 2023 | $44M | +$2M | MMG 15th anniversary; continued touring and franchise operations |
| 2025 | $45M | +$1M | Continued Wingstop and Checkers franchise expansion; music and real estate income |
💰 How Much Does Rick Ross Earn?
Estimated based on reported annual earnings of $10M/year across all income sources.
🤯 $45 Million in Perspective
- 107 average American homes ($420K each)
- 804 years of the average US salary ($56K/yr)
- 1,000 Tesla Model 3s
- 7,908,612 Big Macs