A rap and hip-hop legend celebrated a major career milestone with an unlikely guest: Cincinnati Reds fans.
William Roberts, known professionally as Rick Ross, thanked the Redlegs for hosting him on the 20-year anniversary of his debut record at an Aug. 14 post-game concert.
The 50-year-old documented his time backstage (and onstage) at the Great American Ball Park in a series of Instagram story posts.
Mr. Redlegs visits Rick Ross’ suite on Aug. 14, 2026.
Custom jerseys and custom jets
Ross arrived in Cincinnati luxuriously − on a jet with his name written on it.
When he got to his stadium suite, a custom jersey with his nickname “The BOAT” (The Biggest Of All Time) was waiting for him. DJ Nasty, who provided the beats during Ross’ show, also received a jersey with his name on it.
Ross and DJ Nasty quipped about Mr. Redlegs’ appearance when the character dropped by the suite.
“That boy is sharper than a razorblade,” DJ Nasty said.
Ross joked the mustachioed figure had to let his beard grow out, too.
‘It’s major league.’ Rick Ross performs in Cincinnati
Rick Ross performs at the Great American Ball Park on Aug. 14, 2026.
Ross filmed himself dancing as DJ Nasty played the 2000’s era hip hop hits They Know by Shawty Lo and Swag Surfin’ by Fast Life Yungstaz.
“Not many people get to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album at one of the greatest franchises in history,” Ross said when he took the microphone, prompting cheers from the audience. “Still a dream for a boss.”
He filmed the front row while rapping over his track 2012 track Stay Schemin.
Rick Ross fans react as the rap legend points his camera at them during a concert at the Great American Ball Park on Aug. 14, 2026.
When the concert ended, Ross walked through the outfield at the Great American Ball Park and reflected on his career.
“I always dreamed of being an outfielder and catching me a hit going deep,” he said. “I guess this is my outfielder situation, baby.”
“It’s major league,” Ross said.
Who is Rick Ross?
Rick Ross is a rap artist and entrepreneur with Florida roots.
Ross helped define the sound of 2010s era rap music, according to Billboard. He’s been featured as a Rolling Stone magazine cover artist twice and referred to as the “hip-hop heavyweight” by the New York Times, according to an IMDB biography.
He is known in-part for his opulence, including a famous diamond-encrusted crucifix neck piece.
He founded the label Maybach Music Group, which has released about 20 albums since in 2009, according to IMDB.
He has 17.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Inside Rick Ross’ larger-than-life night at the Cincinnati Reds game