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Rick Ross Denies Drake Friendship Was Fake
18 Jul
Summary
- Rick Ross addressed his relationship with Drake on The Joe Budden Podcast.
- Ross refuted claims that his friendship with Drake was a facade.
- He compared the situation to Joe Budden's past podcast co-host fallout.

Rapper Rick Ross recently appeared on The Joe Budden Podcast, where he addressed his past relationship with Drake. When questioned by Joe Budden about whether their friendship and numerous collaborations were a "facade," Ross firmly denied the assertion. He stated that "nothing about that was fake," explaining that while friendships can change or "go left," the initial bond was genuine.
Ross further elaborated, suggesting that sometimes relationships naturally drift apart without a clear cause for connection-seeking. He drew a comparison to Budden's own experiences with former podcast co-hosts, Rory Farrell and Jamil "Mal" Clay. Ross indicated that as a "boss," one moves on from business partnerships when they sour, wishing others well while continuing their own path.
This discussion comes as Rick Ross released his 12th solo album, "Set in Stone," on July 17th, and is currently touring for the 20th anniversary of "Port of Miami."