Freeway Ricky Ross Calls Out Jay-Z’s Street Cred: “He Didn’t Get Rich Selling Drugs”
In a recent interview, Freeway Ricky Ross—the legendary drug kingpin whose life inspired the hit TV show Snowfall—threw shade at Jay-Z, claiming Hov’s tales of hustling in the streets are nothing but fiction. Freeway Ross, a key figure in the 1980s crack epidemic who served 20 years in prison, believes Jay’s stories of turning drug money into millions are pure marketing.
But this isn’t the first time Jay-Z’s street credibility has been questioned. Actor and comedian Faizon Love also raised eyebrows in a past VladTV interview when he cited Jay-Z’s lyrics from “Never Change” as unrealistic. Faizon, who had close ties to infamous drug dealer Alpo Martinez—a figure known for killing 19 people—argued that Jay exaggerated his street reputation for commercial success.
However, not everyone agrees. Cam’ron, who portrayed Alpo in the classic film Paid in Full, once vouched for Jay-Z, insisting that Hov’s stories of making money in the streets were legit. Cam himself knows a thing or two about street hustle and has often been seen as a credible voice in hip-hop circles.
So here’s the real debate: Did Jay-Z really build his empire off the streets, or did he craft one of hip-hop’s greatest narratives? Is Freeway Ross bitter that rappers profit off street legends like himself, or does he have a point about artists embellishing their past to sell records?
Let’s talk about it. Is Jay-Z a certified hustler, or did he finesse the culture with a myth?
Drop your thoughts in the comments. Let’s settle this debate once and for all.
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