September 21, 2023
ebony celebrates 50 years of hip-hop
EBONY Evolution explores the past, present and future of our favorite stars. In an in-depth interview, we get an intimate look into Black trailblazers’ lives, loves and careers through their voices and perspectives.
If you’re planning to follow in the footsteps of Rick Ross, one of the five icons featured on our Hip-Hop 50th anniversary commemorative covers, he’s serving up some sage advice. “Put God first and just don’t quit,” he declares, “You ain’t gotta have a pace; just keep putting one foot in front of the other.” The visionary also reveals what he considers his most important musical accomplishment and what he envisions himself doing in the next ten years.