Rick Ross Claps Back at 50 Cent’s Jabs Over Album Sales

Rick Ross and Meek Mill’s collaborative project, “Too Good to Be True,” has faced criticism for its modest album sales since its release last month.

Seizing the opportunity to taunt his rivals, 50 Cent took a jab at the duo during a recap of his Final Lap Tour performance in Adelaide, Australia, where he highlighted their first-week sales of 31,009 CDs.

In response to 50 Cent’s subtle dig, Rick Ross took to Instagram to address the situation. Rather than dwelling on the current album sales, Ross reminded everyone of his impressive track record.

He pointed out that his 2006 debut album, “Port of Miami,” sold a remarkable 187,000 copies in its first week. In a confident tone, he contrasted this with 50 Cent’s 2005 sophomore effort, “The Massacre,” which sold a staggering 1.15 million copies in its initial seven days.

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Standing by a pool, presumably his own, Rick Ross confidently asserted, “N***a, we’ve been rich; we’re still making money.” He reflected on how critics once laughed at his first-week sales, citing the 150–180,000 range for “Port of Miami.”

Despite the mockery, Ross emphasized that success is enduring, metaphorically suggesting that the critics may smell the saltwater in his pool.