Rick Ross has weighed in on the debate surrounding Jorge Masvidal’s title as the ‘King of Miami.’ The renowned hip-hop artist, 48, seemed to dismiss the moniker and declined to acknowledge Masvidal with that epithet.
Masvidal has earned acclaim as one of the most beloved figures in MMA history. The 39-year-old has navigated a two-decade career in professional mixed martial arts, transitioning from street fights in Miami to headlining prestigious UFC events on the global stage.
Throughout his MMA journey, Miami native Masvidal claimed the symbolic BMF title in the UFC’s inaugural event. Additionally, he has vied for the undisputed UFC welterweight championship on two separate occasions. Adored by fans, Masvidal is affectionately referred to as the ‘King of Miami’ by his loyal supporters.
During an appearance on Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast, hip-hop luminary Rick Ross delved into various topics.
With a storied career, Ross, hailing from Mississippi, has become a fixture in the Miami rap scene, solidifying his status as one of the most influential cultural icons, particularly in Miami, Florida, USA.
In response, podcast co-host Mike Majlak raised doubts about Rick Ross’ claim to being the ‘King of Miami.’ Majlak hinted that Masvidal might dispute Ross’ entitlement to the honorary title. Inquiring about Masvidal, Ross retorted:
“Who is that?”
Majlak then referenced Masvidal’s remarkable five-second knockout victory over Ben Askren at UFC 239 in July 2019. Addressing the feat, Ross remarked:
“Man, if he landed a knee, congrats. I mean, you landed a knee. You know what I’m saying? Shoutout to George. He executed the knee. You know what I’m saying? Shoutout to George, man. I heard you landed the knee.”
