Rick Ross returned to Clarksdale to have fun Juneteenth and obtain a road named in his honor for his ongoing help.
Rick Ross marked Juneteenth with a private milestone in Clarksdale, Mississippi, the place metropolis officers unveiled “Rick Ross Method” in recognition of his lasting contributions to the group 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 group 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 mentioned.
When requested what he’s most happy with about Clarksdale, Ross responded, “Actually, or not it’s the issues I don’t focus on. Some issues simply occur behind closed doorways that you simply simply present lots of love, and meaning essentially the most to me. You understand, we’ve got gone right down to the Walmart and did various things like that, however it’s the stuff you don’t focus on which might 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 positive 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 help of Clarksdale.
“Rick Ross has returned, and we not solely honor his music legacy, however we honor his coronary heart and what he has accomplished for this nice metropolis,” Mayor Espy mentioned.
The road naming provides to a busy month for Ross, who earlier hosted the 4th annual Rick Ross Automotive & Bike Present at his Fayetteville, Georgia property, The Promise Land.
He additionally acquired a congressional proclamation from Rep. Nikema Williams and resolutions from Georgia Rep. Debra Bazemore and Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington Jr.
Rick Ross is presently making ready to launch new music, together with a collaboration with Pharrell, with the music video lately filmed in Paris.
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