Model Jazzma Kendrick has accused rapper Rick Ross of physically assaulting her and splitting her lip, posting Instagram Stories that quickly drew reactions from 50 Cent and others — including South African star Cassper Nyovest — as Ross stayed silent.
Kendrick, a model and luxury real estate agent who dated Ross on and off since early 2025, posted after a follower complimented her looks and said they understood what Ross saw in her. She replied: “He saw a punching bag.” She then shared photos of a swollen, injured lip with the caption, “The day Rick busted my lip and the day I left.”
Jazzma Kendrick Accuses Rick Ross of Abuse
In follow-up Stories she wrote: “I don’t know a lot of things, but I do know that a man that puts his hands on me, is a man that never loved me and never will. It’s always good until it isn’t. If a man hits you one time, he will do it again. Don’t give him the opportunity. Value your life and leave.” She did not specify when or where the alleged incident occurred or whether she contacted police.
The pair first appeared together publicly around the launch of Ross’s RR22 vegan luxury bag line in Hollywood, Florida, in August 2025. Their relationship was marked by public speculation, including viral clips of Kendrick appearing to pull away from kisses, a reported breakup that fall, and later reconciliations with sightings into 2026. This is the first time physical violence has been explicitly alleged.
50 Cent, Ross’s longtime rival, responded on social media: “This punk put his hands on baby girl, he stressed that album didn’t sell. I’d laugh at him, but domestic violence is not a joke.” Cassper Nyovest, who has previously received shoutouts from Ross, posted that Ross “just lost a fan in me. I can’t rock with nighas who beat women.” Ross has not publicly addressed the claims.
Rick Ross Responds To Allegations of Physical Abuse
“I have never laid a hand on Jazzma Kendrick. Never. That’s not who I am and that’s not how I move.
I loved that woman with a pure heart. Real love. The kind that comes from the inside, not for cameras. And what I got back most of the time was disrespect. Public curves, pulling away, the whole performance. I still showed up and tried to treat her like a queen.
Those lips and that ankle? She fell down the stairs. She was wearing high heels, she was a little tipsy, she missed a step. I was the one who picked her up, cleaned her up, and massaged her body until she felt better. That’s the truth.
Y’all can run with whatever narrative you want. I know what I did and what I didn’t do. The Boss don’t put his hands on women. Period.”
For Atlanta readers, the story lands close to home because of Ross’s longstanding ties to the city. In June 2026 he celebrated the 20th anniversary of Port of Miami at the Fox Theatre with the Atlanta-based Renaissance Orchestra, the Sainted Trap Choir, and guests including 2 Chainz and CeeLo Green. He has spoken about Atlanta’s influence on his career and invited local heavyweights onto that stage. Hip-hop’s Atlanta ecosystem — from radio to clubs to the artists who regularly collaborate with Miami and New York figures — is already circulating the posts.
Allegations of this kind remain just that until investigated or adjudicated. Kendrick’s posts are her account; Ross has offered no public response. Anyone experiencing abuse can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or thehotline.org. In metro Atlanta, Partnership Against Domestic Violence (padv.org) and local shelters provide confidential help.
The conversation now turns on whether Ross will speak, whether authorities become involved, and how the hip-hop community — including Atlanta’s tightly connected scene — treats the accusation.