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Rick Ross Mutes Drake During Verzuz Battle with French Montana

Ross said he still wants Drake to win and let the crowd sing along as he skipped the rapper’s verse on their collaboration.

  • On Thursday, May 7, 2026, Rick Ross and French Montana performed at a Complex Verzuz event streamed on Apple Music, where Ross muted Drake's vocals during 'Aston Martin Music.'
  • Although Rick Ross maintains a public divide with Drake, he continues performing their collaborative history, asserting, "I'm a real n***a, and being a real n***a, you never change your past."
  • Addressing the crowd, Ross stated, "I wanna do Aston Martin Music, minus Drake's vocals," then told the audience, "If you wanna sing that, I'ma let you sing that."
  • Regarding Drake's upcoming album, Ross expressed support for Iceman, telling Complex, "We ain't never been them type of n***as hating on a n***a that's shining if some s**t hot."
  • The night featured a surprise performance of 'SMOKING PART II' alongside French and Ross, marking a notable addition to the Verzuz series' ongoing narrative.
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The Source broke the news on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
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