"Rich Is Gangsta" is the high-octane opening track of Rick Ross's 2014 album, Mastermind , produced by Black Metaphor with additional production from Diddy. The song serves as a manifesto for the "young black executive," detailing the transition from street-level hustling to global mogul status. Lyrical Themes & Analysis
: Celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut, Ross is performing orchestral arrangements of his hits, including tracks from Port of Miami , at venues like the James L. Knight Center. Rick Ross - Rich Is Gangsta Rick Ross- Rich is Gangsta
: The lyrics blend street grit with spiritual gratitude, such as watching a peer pray five times a day who "used to move the yay". "Rich Is Gangsta" is the high-octane opening track
Watch the official visual for 'Rich Is Gangsta' to see Ross's cinematic portrayal of his 'Mastermind' persona: Rick Ross - Rich Is Gangsta RickRossVEVO YouTube• May 21, 2014 Key Tracks & Performances Knight Center
: The song was prominently featured in a visual reel for the album, often accompanied by motivational spoken-word segments about using the "capital of other people" to achieve success.