Only in America, only in entertainment, only in hip hop, can an entertainer not only steal a man's back story and image, but also his NAME. While Rick Ross (the artist) is capable of creating what is undoubtedly some of the best rap music we've heard in almost a decade, he was apparently at a loss while originating a marketable persona. Not only is this a direct violation of Hip Hop's unspoken "no biting" rule, it's also highly hypocritical, being that Rick Ross (the druglord) spent over two decades fighting the same judicial system that Rick Ross (the former corrections officer) used to work for.
Just some food for thought; be aware and know the people you idolize.