What is Rick Ross' real name?
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19. What is Rick Ross' real name?
Rick Ross' real name is William Leonard Roberts II. He based his name on former drug kingpin ‘Freeway’ Ricky Ross, who sued him for $10 million claiming he had stolen his identity. Roberts won the case and kept his stage name. (Picture: Getty)