Aug 10, 2023 - Culture
Rick Ross beats Pitbull for Miami's rap crown
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Rick Ross performs with Miami hip-hop legend Uncle Luke at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2017 in Miami Beach. Photo: Gaston De Cardenas/AFP/Getty Images
Seventeen years ago this week, Rick Ross released his debut album, "Port of Miami." The album went platinum, and in the years since, The Boss cemented himself as a legend of the local hip-hop scene.
Driving the news: Fans and readers rewarded Rozay by voting him Miami's best hip-hop artist of all time in our rap tournament.
- Ross narrowly defeated Pitbull with 54.9% of the vote.
The bottom line: Our March Madness-style bracket, which pitted 16 local artists against each other, was as unscientific as it was entertaining.
- We hope it helped celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and honored Miami's impact on the rap world.
- Thanks to all of you for voting and be on the lookout for more brackets from us!
Until then, we leave you with a parting "Houghhh!"