Rick Ross Is Done With Def Jam, Leaves Legendary Label

What Will Happen Now?

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Rick Ross has departed his longtime recording home of Def Jam for seemingly greener pastures at Epic Records.

The iconic label made the announcement on Instagram with an image of Rozay, Epic Records CEO LA Reid and Sylvia Rhone, the label president.

This marks the first time Ross was not releasing commercial material on Def Jam since 2006’s Port of Miami.

He released a total of 8 solo albums on Def Jam and 4 compilation or group efforts like the Self-Made series.

 Rick Ross Leaves Def Jam Epic Records

Rick Ross Leaves Def Jam Epic Records