The melodies of Rick Ross have often intertwined with lavish descriptors of life, carving an upmarket rap niche that leaves even the likes of Robin Leach intrigued. Behind the smooth flow and luxury imagery is a web of legal narratives, stories, and lessons that have emerged from Ross’s journey as a rapper and entrepreneur. These intriguing legal encounters have sparked the attention of Georgia State Law, whose students will study them in an upcoming class.
This initiative is driven by Mo Ivory, a professor of practice at Georgia State Law and the director of the school’s Entertainment, Sports & Media Law Initiative. Ivory will instruct a class that will closely examine the legal history of Rick Ross. This creative approach to teaching law furnishes a compelling precedent, with previous courses exploring the entrepreneurial journeys of figures like Ludacris, Kandi Burruss, and Steve Harvey.
The BAWSE, as Rick Ross is fondly referred to, has navigated various aspects of the legal landscape. From franchising Wingstops and the attached legal intricacies, circumventing DMV mail fraud allegations when purchasing vehicles, to committing one of the most negligent contract breaches in rap history over inappropriate lyrics, the Ross saga is steeped in complex legal encounters.
This innovative course will examine themes across employment law, tax code reviews, with potential ties to criminal law drawn from Ross’s tenure as a Correctional Officer. It’s a unique opportunity for Georgia’s future legal minds, although it may prove tough to peel their attention away from humming Ross’s tracks to thoroughly absorb the course content.
More details on the course can be found in the article from WSBTV, shedding light on Georgia State Law’s unorthodox approach to educating the legal minds of the future.
For more information about Rick Ross’s intertwined world of music and law, an earlier case involving his family is a notable read.