Why Everyone Forgave Rick Ross For Being A CO
From Reason 2 Doubt by Reason 2 Doubt
May 13, 2026 · 5 min
About this episode
J. Sims discusses the reasons behind the hip hop community's forgiveness of Rick Ross for his past as a correctional officer.
J. Sims reacts to Uncle Murda questioning why hip hop still supports Rick Ross after his past as a correctional officer was exposed years ago. Did the culture overlook Rick Ross being a CO because the music was simply too good? In this episode of Eliminate The Doubt, J. Sims breaks down: - Why fans forgave Rick Ross - The difference between street credibility and musical greatness - Rick Ross surviving the 50 Cent era - Why Ross has one of the greatest discographies in hip hop - Whether Uncle Murda is hating or making valid points Subscribe to the Reason 2 Doubt Network for daily hip hop conversations, debates, reactions, and cultural commentary. #RickRoss #UncleMurda #HipHop #Reason2Doubt #JSims #RapDebates #MMG #50cent
People in this episode
Host: J. Sims
Topics covered
- Rick Ross
- hip hop culture
- street credibility
- music analysis
- artist discography
- cultural commentary
Keywords
- Rick Ross
- Uncle Murda
- hip hop
- street credibility
- music
- 50 Cent
- discography
- cultural commentary
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Organizations: Reason 2 Doubt, MMG
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