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Rick Ross followed through on the most quoted line of his post-release remarks this weekend, turning a viral pasta order into an actual meal in Paris. He shared the footage this weekend in a post that quickly circulated the clip of the Maybach Music Group founder seated in a red-velvet booth as a server lifted a silver cloche to reveal a bowl of pasta.
Rick Ross Eats Rigatoni in Paris, Like He Said
The moment traces back to October 1, when Ross, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts II, walked out of Miami’s Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center after posting bond.
He had turned himself in that morning on a felony battery-by-strangulation charge and a misdemeanor battery charge stemming from an August 28 incident reported by his former girlfriend, model and content creator Jazzma Kendrick.
According to charging documents and contemporaneous reporting, she alleged he woke her enraged over an Instagram tag, slapped her, tightened a hoodie around her neck, and slammed her against a wall; she later posted photos she said showed a swollen lip.
Ross entered a not-guilty plea. Bail was set at $5,000 total, a stay-away order was imposed, and an arraignment was scheduled for October 22. His attorneys called the accusations fabricated and noted the police report came roughly a month after the alleged date.
Read up on the domestic abuse charges against Rick Ross.
Outside the jail, Ross first demanded silence, then declared himself “totally innocent of these fabricated allegations.” He pivoted almost immediately to his itinerary: Dubai the next day, Paris on Saturday, and, on Sunday, “a bowl of rigatoni with heavy marinara.” He repeated the order for emphasis—“I repeat: Rigatoni, heavy marinara”—then declined further questions. The specificity turned the clip into a meme within hours.
The Paris video shows the payoff, or a version of it. Split-screen footage pairs Ross’s earlier statement with scenes from the restaurant: he sits in a pale yellow outfit and chains against diamond-patterned red upholstery while a server in a dark suit removes the cloche and portions of orange-sauced pasta penne in an Alfredo-style sauce rather than the promised rigatoni in heavy marinara).
A green bottle and water glasses sit on the table; Ross gestures as the plate is presented. Online commenters immediately debated the sauce—some calling it light on marinara, others identifying it as vodka sauce—while the broader reaction mixed jokes about “Rick Rigatoni” with criticism that the celebration landed poorly against the unresolved domestic-violence allegations.
Either way, Ross made good on his word, enjoying the meal even as critics saw it as being in bad taste.
The case itself remains pending. Ross has maintained his innocence, his legal team has asked the public not to prejudge the matter, and no trial date has been set beyond the October 22 arraignment. The Paris footage, whatever the exact noodle and sauce, simply confirmed that the line he chose to leave reporters with was one he intended to keep.
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Rapper Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach on Thursday and charged with felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor domestic violence, according to police and court records.
Ross, 50, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts, was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in west Miami-Dade on Thursday morning. Jail records cited by local outlets put the booking at about 6:10 a.m.
Rick Ross Arrested on Domestic Violence
He appeared in Miami-Dade court later that morning with his attorney, who entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf. Bond was set at $6,000 total — $5,000 on the strangulation charge and $1,000 on the domestic-violence charge. An arraignment has been reported for Oct. 22.
Police said the alleged incident occurred on Aug. 28 at a home on Star Island, an exclusive Miami Beach neighborhood, and was reported to authorities days later. Ross turned himself in to Miami Beach police, according to multiple reports.
According to the arrest report as described by local media, the complainant told officers that Ross became enraged over an Instagram photo in which she was tagged. She said he slapped her in the face each time she denied wrongdoing, hit her, and struck her in the chest several times until she could not breathe. She also told police he grabbed her ponytail and slammed her head into the ground.
Other local reporting added further allegations from the police account: that Ross twisted the collar of her hoodie and restricted her breathing, slammed her against a wall, and left her with a busted lip. The Sun Sentinel reported that she was identified to police as his live-in girlfriend of more than a year, that she gave a sworn statement and showed photos of injuries, and that investigators reviewed surveillance footage from the residence. Authorities have not publicly released the complainant’s name in the primary arrest accounts.
In court, Ross’s attorney asked that his release be expedited, noting that he is a celebrity and was being held in a red jumpsuit for his safety. Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mindy S. Glazer replied that she did not know who he was beyond the case before her and that he would be treated fairly, like everyone else.
The arrest came days after model and influencer Jazzma Kendrick, described in entertainment coverage as Ross’s former girlfriend, posted on Instagram that he had hit her and “busted” her lip, and that she had left him. Some outlets have noted the timing; police reports summarized so far do not publicly confirm that she is the complainant in the criminal case.
Ross rose to national prominence in 2006 with Port of Miami and the single “Hustlin’,” and is widely credited with helping put Miami back at the center of mainstream rap. Through his Maybach Music Group label he helped launch the careers of Meek Mill and Wale. He is a multiple Grammy nominee. His representatives had not issued a detailed public response in the earliest reports on the arrest.
The charges are allegations. Ross has pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent unless proven otherwise.
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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.
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Fayetteville, Ga. — Thousands of car enthusiasts, motorcycle riders, and fans are expected to converge on rapper and entrepreneur Rick Ross’s sprawling “The Promise Land” estate this weekend for the fifth annual Rick Ross Car & Bike Show. The event, billed as “the biggest self-made car show in history,” will showcase hundreds of custom and classic vehicles, celebrity appearances, live music, and food vendors.
While the show promises an exciting day for attendees, local officials in South Fulton and Fayette County have rolled out a comprehensive traffic management plan to handle the anticipated crowds and minimize disruptions. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Rick Ross Car & Bike Show: South Fulton, Fayetteville Brace for Major Traffic Disruptions
Strict Parking and Shuttle RequirementsOrganizers and law enforcement emphasize that no foot traffic or walking into the event will be permitted. Attendees, including rideshare passengers, must park at designated off-site lots and take secure shuttle buses.
- Off-site parking lots: World Changers Church (2500 Burdett Road, Atlanta) and the Masonic Lodge off Old National Highway.
- VIP parking: Strictly limited to 200 spaces. VIP drivers must check in at Heatherwood Church for hangtags before proceeding to the site.
Exhibitors and food vendors must arrive by 8 a.m., or they will be redirected to the remote lots.
Heavy Police Presence and Road Restrictions
South Fulton Police Department will deploy nearly 48 officers starting at 9 a.m. to manage traffic along Old National Highway and surrounding areas. Expect heavy congestion beginning around 10 a.m., with another surge around 6 p.m. as the event concludes.
fox5atlanta.comKey restrictions include:
- The center lane of Old National Highway will be blocked exclusively for shuttle operations.
- No parking or standing allowed on GA-279.
- From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., traffic on GA-279 (between Highway 138 and Old Ford Road) will be restricted to local residents only.
- Residents in the Dix Lee’On and Northridge neighborhoods will receive mirror hangtags or can show ID with proof of address to pass checkpoints. fox5atlanta.com
After 10 a.m., only secure shuttles and authorized VIP vehicles will be allowed onto the property.
Advice for Drivers and LocalsAuthorities recommend avoiding the Old National Highway corridor if possible. Those attending other local events, such as the 6 p.m. gathering at the Burdett Recreation Center, should use alternative routes like Old Bill Cook Road.
The plans stem from coordination between the City of South Fulton, police, code enforcement, and the Rick Ross Car & Bike Show production team. Past events have drawn significant crowds, leading to congestion, and officials aim to improve flow this year while protecting residential areas.
For more details, visit the official event site at rickrosscarshow.com.
Drivers are urged to plan ahead, stay patient, and follow all posted instructions to ensure a smooth and safe experience for everyone. The show highlights Rick Ross’s ongoing influence in music, business, and community events as he marks 20 years since his debut album.
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