ustlin'  was certified platinum twice by the Recording Industry Association of America and sparked a bidding war for Ross. He eventually signed with Def Jam Records, headed by Jay-Z.

Ross' debut album, Port of Miami, also went platinum, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. It was the first in a series of chart-toppers, including 2008's  Trilla  and 2009's  Deeper Than Rap.  He has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards.

In 2008, he founded the influential label Maybach Music Group, boosting the careers of signees like Wale, Meek Mill and French Montana.

His most recent album, Set In Stone, was released in July.