In case you didn't know by now, rapper Rick Ross' name is actually William Roberts II, and his stage name derives from druglord "Freeway" Rick Ross. While Ross was incarcerated, Roberts used Ross' name and cocaine stories to gain fame, and ultimately stole his identity. Ross would eventually take Roberts to court for trademark violations, but the case was later dismissed. Ross is now suing Roberts, Def Jam Records, and Universal Music Group again, but this time with the help of law firm "Manatt, Phelps, & Phillips, LLP. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story.
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