Episode

BONUS: Ari & Rick Ross on BLM, hustle, book & if Drake is "the past"'

Podcast: The Beat with Ari Melber
Published: May 18, 2026
Duration seconds: 1125
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Summary

In this podcast extra, rapper and entrepreneur Rick Ross shares his business mindset, timeless hustling, and outlook of his new book, "Renaissance of a Boss: Notes from a Creative Reawakening," in this extended interview with Ari Melber. Ross weighs in on Drake's new project and several figures in hip hop. Melber also asks Ross about his "Marathon" lyrics regarding modern protests and BLM video activism -- including critiques about chasing "trends" in the movement.