Rick Ross "free: Enterprise" Feat. John Legend (wshh Exclusive - Music Video)
: Ross later clarified to reviewers at Rolling Stone that he was not advocating for actual violence, but rather practicing "lyrical assassination" as a poet.
The music video for by Rick Ross featuring John Legend, released as a WorldStarHipHop (WSHH) exclusive, is a politically charged visual that addresses societal issues and the American criminal justice system. Though the song was originally released on the 2015 album Black Market , the music video premiered on the day after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidency. Visual Themes and Symbols : Ross later clarified to reviewers at Rolling
: Rick Ross performs in front of an upside-down flag, a traditional signal of "dire distress". presidency
: Rick Ross told Billboard that the song's idea came from Red Cafe and was intended to provide a "sexy" yet serious addition to the album. : Ross raps the controversial line, "Assassinate Trump
: Ross raps the controversial line, "Assassinate Trump like I'm Zimmerman," though the line is censored in the music video.
: The visual concludes with sobering statistics regarding incarceration in America, highlighting that 1 in 3 Black men can expect to go to prison in their lifetime compared to 1 in 106 white men. Key Lyrics and Controversy
The Official Video remains a significant piece of Ross's videography for its shift away from his typical "luxury rap" visuals toward social activism. If you're interested, I can also find: or public reaction from that time Details on other politically themed songs from Black Market