News Rick Ross Responds To iTunes Sales Battle With Lloyd Banks, “Well, I Don’t Know Anyon

Black Superman · 03-24-2009, 01:06 PM

With Lloyd Banks’ diss track “Officer Rickey” charting above his lead single “Magnificent” on the iTunes Top Songs Chart last week, Rick Ross spoke to XXLMag.com on Monday night (March 23) to discuss his lukewarm sales reception, despite the glowing reviews for his upcoming album, Deeper Than Rap, at a recent listening party.

“I don’t really go by iTunes,” said Ross, dismissing the value of the retailers figures, though it tracks purchases as opposed to just spins. ”They just can’t really judge the streets—you gotta judge a combination.”

Of Banks’ relative success, Ross countered, “Well, I don’t know anyone who buys it,” adding, “My record is a Top 10 record on Billboard” — a reference to “Magnificent” holding down the #9 spot on Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart.

The news of Ross’ struggling sales seemed to compound his problems, coming on the heels of rival 50 Cent releasing the now-infamous sex clip starring the mother of one of Ross’ children. In discussing the video, the Miami rapper hit back, “I don’t think they should release another Lloyd Banks gay tape.”

Although the “gay tape” in question stars adult actor Brian Pumper, who bears a striking resemblance to the G-Unit rapper, Ross went on to say, “Google it when you get time. I know if you like me, you don’t watch gay tapes. Millions of people wanted to confirm it with him and that’s what they’ve done.”

“Other than that,” Ross added, “I’m focusing on the people that’s focusing on the music. If you watching the business, you can work for me. And don’t argue about working for free—maybe I can pay you one day. I make music for the fans.”

Deeper Than Rap is scheduled for release on April 21st.

xxl

EZ Early · 03-24-2009, 01:15 PM

this guy is delusional its almost time to stop posting news about him.

Firefly5 · 03-24-2009, 01:18 PM

This dude knows too much info about a gay tape

thinktank · 03-24-2009, 01:21 PM

lloyd was only above him because he released it after the single, it was a sales jump, now ross is above him

I AM LEGEND · 03-24-2009, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firefly5

This dude knows too much info about a gay tape

^^^^^^^ lol

YoUnG CaLi · 03-24-2009, 01:25 PM

lol....hes mad that a diss song was higher then his "million doller" single....i dont care where it is....it should never be that close...that means it really shitted on Mafia music.....lol....

Tha Unit On Top · 03-24-2009, 01:28 PM

Dont really care about the charts and sales shit, yeah all songs when they come out will get a jump, but this is a diss song, not a single, it got no radio play or label push, so that it was selling more than Ross is funny. Anyway, is this all Ross can say? he says Fifty is a monkey, and is gay, now Banks is a gay porn star, I mean its clear shit wasnt Banks, the funny thing is he keeps saying how he is more lyrical than Fifty, notice he dont say that about Banks, cause he knows Banks more lyrical, would murk him, gets more love from the streets and shit. Ross just needs to shut his mouth.

Purdu · 03-24-2009, 01:29 PM

Well since that single is #9 on billboard I guess he didn't lose on this one. But it was funny when Banks had that diss song higher on the iTunes chart than Magnificent.

Tha Unit On Top · 03-24-2009, 01:29 PM

Speaking of Banks, anyone know when the hell he is dropping Vol 4? Since CC came out, how many tracks has Banks dropped? Shit might be like PLK, were more than half the tape was put out before they dropped the tape.

ns_diplomat · 03-24-2009, 01:30 PM

lol he's maddddddd

YoUnG CaLi · 03-24-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Tha Unit On Top

Dont really care about the charts and sales shit, yeah all songs when they come out will get a jump, but this is a diss song, not a single, it got no radio play or label push, so that it was selling more than Ross is funny. Anyway, is this all Ross can say? he says Fifty is a monkey, and is gay, now Banks is a gay porn star, I mean its clear shit wasnt Banks, the funny thing is he keeps saying how he is more lyrical than Fifty, notice he dont say that about Banks, cause he knows Banks more lyrical, would murk him, gets more love from the streets and shit. Ross just needs to shut his mouth.

lmfaooo....every time its a paragraph....that shit is funny

da411 · 03-24-2009, 02:26 PM

i think the Officer is gay himself n he tryin to cover up by callin 50 and G Unit gay thats all u got cmon CO go back to prison keepin ppl locked up cuz u a joke and Fifty didnt end his career he ended his own

13ubba · 03-24-2009, 02:40 PM

still No word from surfer were you hiding i thought u said banks is garbage

wuddup · 03-24-2009, 03:45 PM

lol @ the banks gay tape shit he kinda killin him wit that , that like the worst rumour you could have about you lol

YoUnG CaLi · 03-24-2009, 05:02 PM

^^^ yea when a nigga in gay porn looks like you has to be the worst thing possible in life....thats the ultimate roast

scott420 · 03-24-2009, 05:07 PM

^^^but even in that article above theyknew who the gay porn dude was...i guess that clears him..

thastickiesteva · 03-24-2009, 05:12 PM

it wasn't even banks in the tape the gay pornstar even came out and admitted it...someone needs to tell him to stfy

Young Justice · 03-24-2009, 05:13 PM

LMAAAAAO, Ricky still mad.... I'm in the streets, you're POLICE! OFICER RIIIIICKKKKKKYYYYYYYY

T.K. aka Tha Kid Wonder · 03-24-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Purdu

Well since that single is #9 on billboard I guess he didn't lose on this one. But it was funny when Banks had that diss song higher on the iTunes chart than Magnificent.

Lol Hot Rap Charts on Billboard and overall Hot 100 Billboard are very different. If he has a Hot Rap Chart single then that usually means it'll be in the high 40s or early 50s on the overall Billboard Hot 100 Singles so if you consider that single a success then Ross and his few fans are the only ones who would consider it a hit.

Purdu · 03-24-2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.K. aka Tha Kid Wonder

Lol Hot Rap Charts on Billboard and overall Hot 100 Billboard are very different. If he has a Hot Rap Chart single then that usually means it'll be in the high 40s or early 50s on the overall Billboard Hot 100 Singles so if you consider that single a success then Ross and his few fans are the only ones who would consider it a hit.

Yeah I know it's #9 only on hot rap singles chart, I just forgot to mention that.

BlackBauer · 03-24-2009, 05:27 PM

this CO Ross seems to respond to every internet gossip that is created..

Tha Unit On Top · 03-24-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thastickiesteva

it wasn't even banks in the tape the gay pornstar even came out and admitted it...someone needs to tell him to stfy

True that, I mean if it was def Banks, which is clearly wasnt, but if it was Banks, then its a wrap for him, you dont come back from that, but since it wasnt, and the dude even came out and said its not Banks ,it was him, its pretty stupid to keep saying yeah but Banks does gay porn. He just reaching for shit at this point.

chickenwings · 03-24-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Firefly5

This dude knows too much info about a gay tape

yea and dont forget he just issued a 20 minute apology to the gay community for using the word fag. rick loss is very sensitive when it comes to homsexuality. i wonder why. i think somebody has male skeletons in their closet

ny718 · 03-24-2009, 09:36 PM

magnificent is a single, which means that a mixtape track should not outsell it unless it was on charts for a year

ny718 · 03-24-2009, 10:49 PM

Ross... i hope ur fat, wack ass die slow

03-24-2009, 01:06 PM	#1
Black Superman Show Time Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,588 Repped: 259 Repped 5,423 Times in 619 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 11 Times in 9 Posts	Rick Ross Responds To iTunes Sales Battle With Lloyd Banks, “Well, I Don’t Know Anyon Rick Ross Responds To iTunes Sales Battle With Lloyd Banks, “Well, I Don’t Know Anyon With Lloyd Banks’ diss track “Officer Rickey” charting above his lead single “Magnificent” on the iTunes Top Songs Chart last week, Rick Ross spoke to XXLMag.com on Monday night (March 23) to discuss his lukewarm sales reception, despite the glowing reviews for his upcoming album, Deeper Than Rap, at a recent listening party. “I don’t really go by iTunes,” said Ross, dismissing the value of the retailers figures, though it tracks purchases as opposed to just spins. ”They just can’t really judge the streets—you gotta judge a combination.” Of Banks’ relative success, Ross countered, “Well, I don’t know anyone who buys it,” adding, “My record is a Top 10 record on Billboard” — a reference to “Magnificent” holding down the #9 spot on Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart. The news of Ross’ struggling sales seemed to compound his problems, coming on the heels of rival 50 Cent releasing the now-infamous sex clip starring the mother of one of Ross’ children. In discussing the video, the Miami rapper hit back, “I don’t think they should release another Lloyd Banks gay tape.” Although the “gay tape” in question stars adult actor Brian Pumper, who bears a striking resemblance to the G-Unit rapper, Ross went on to say, “Google it when you get time. I know if you like me, you don’t watch gay tapes. Millions of people wanted to confirm it with him and that’s what they’ve done.” “Other than that,” Ross added, “I’m focusing on the people that’s focusing on the music. If you watching the business, you can work for me. And don’t argue about working for free—maybe I can pay you one day. I make music for the fans.” Deeper Than Rap is scheduled for release on April 21st. xxl __________________ HH Board's Top 5 or Better... Who Hotter Than Me? HIT DA REP OR CLICK THE GREEN

03-24-2009, 01:18 PM	#3
Firefly5 Droppin' Knowledge Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sacramento Posts: 4,103 Repped: 1,100 Repped 680 Times in 242 Posts Neg Reps: 57 Neg Repped at 22 Times in 20 Posts	This dude knows too much info about a gay tape __________________ San Francisco 49ERS 2009 NFC West Champs

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YoUnG CaLi datalkofcali Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoUtH CaLi Posts: 3,936 Repped: 165 Repped 560 Times in 319 Posts Neg Reps: 24 Neg Repped at 98 Times in 76 Posts	lol....hes mad that a diss song was higher then his "million doller" single....i dont care where it is....it should never be that close...that means it really shitted on Mafia music.....lol.... __________________ "Thank me later,first week I'm taking all bets, because a million copies really isn't farfetched"-drake

03-24-2009, 01:29 PM	#8
Purdu Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sesame Street Posts: 655 Repped: 151 Repped 103 Times in 53 Posts Neg Reps: 43 Neg Repped at 11 Times in 9 Posts	Well since that single is #9 on billboard I guess he didn't lose on this one. But it was funny when Banks had that diss song higher on the iTunes chart than Magnificent. __________________ "Top 5 dead or alive, your list is buggin me, count myself twice, the rest of Slaughterhouse the other three"

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ns_diplomat Reppin' 514 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 514 - MTL - 514 Posts: 14,948 Repped: 664 Repped 1,324 Times in 538 Posts Neg Reps: 42 Neg Repped at 76 Times in 61 Posts	lol he's maddddddd __________________ G-Unit/Shady/Aftermath!! "Shout out to all the people in Montreal - Montreal is real hood. Real gangsta out there." - Juelz Santana

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EZ Early Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Atlanta Ga Posts: 138 Repped: 5 Repped 62 Times in 28 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 16 Times in 10 Posts	this guy is delusional its almost time to stop posting news about him.

03-24-2009, 01:21 PM	#4
thinktank Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: michigan Posts: 119 Repped: 10 Repped 29 Times in 16 Posts Neg Reps: 11 Neg Repped at 58 Times in 36 Posts	lloyd was only above him because he released it after the single, it was a sales jump, now ross is above him

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Tha Unit On Top BISD November 23rd Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,195 Repped: 640 Repped 2,457 Times in 353 Posts Neg Reps: 78 Neg Repped at 123 Times in 85 Posts	Dont really care about the charts and sales shit, yeah all songs when they come out will get a jump, but this is a diss song, not a single, it got no radio play or label push, so that it was selling more than Ross is funny. Anyway, is this all Ross can say? he says Fifty is a monkey, and is gay, now Banks is a gay porn star, I mean its clear shit wasnt Banks, the funny thing is he keeps saying how he is more lyrical than Fifty, notice he dont say that about Banks, cause he knows Banks more lyrical, would murk him, gets more love from the streets and shit. Ross just needs to shut his mouth.

03-24-2009, 02:26 PM	#12
da411 e thug murderer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,946 Repped: 979 Repped 146 Times in 70 Posts Neg Reps: 30 Neg Repped at 16 Times in 16 Posts	i think the Officer is gay himself n he tryin to cover up by callin 50 and G Unit gay thats all u got cmon CO go back to prison keepin ppl locked up cuz u a joke and Fifty didnt end his career he ended his own

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13ubba Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: canada Posts: 3,409 Repped: 470 Repped 1,503 Times in 357 Posts Neg Reps: 445 Neg Repped at 159 Times in 114 Posts	still No word from surfer were you hiding i thought u said banks is garbage

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wuddup Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ........ Posts: 618 Repped: 143 Repped 72 Times in 53 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 9 Times in 9 Posts	lol @ the banks gay tape shit he kinda killin him wit that , that like the worst rumour you could have about you lol

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YoUnG CaLi datalkofcali Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoUtH CaLi Posts: 3,936 Repped: 165 Repped 560 Times in 319 Posts Neg Reps: 24 Neg Repped at 98 Times in 76 Posts	^^^ yea when a nigga in gay porn looks like you has to be the worst thing possible in life....thats the ultimate roast __________________ "Thank me later,first week I'm taking all bets, because a million copies really isn't farfetched"-drake

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scott420 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,108 Repped: 84 Repped 90 Times in 35 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 20 Times in 9 Posts	^^^but even in that article above theyknew who the gay porn dude was...i guess that clears him..

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thastickiesteva Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Canoga park Posts: 666 Repped: 3 Repped 96 Times in 71 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 99 Times in 66 Posts	it wasn't even banks in the tape the gay pornstar even came out and admitted it...someone needs to tell him to stfy

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Young Justice G-Unit Movement Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Europe, The Czech Republic, Prague Posts: 3,203 Repped: 1,531 Repped 532 Times in 188 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 8 Times in 7 Posts	LMAAAAAO, Ricky still mad.... I'm in the streets, you're POLICE! OFICER RIIIIICKKKKKKYYYYYYYY __________________ "No handcuffs in the club, I ain't Officer Ricky"

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BlackBauer Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Europe Posts: 8,107 Repped: 3,713 Repped 9,645 Times in 708 Posts Neg Reps: 88 Neg Repped at 30 Times in 24 Posts	this CO Ross seems to respond to every internet gossip that is created..

03-24-2009, 09:36 PM	#24
ny718 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 122 Repped: 4 Repped 9 Times in 6 Posts Neg Reps: 3 Neg Repped at 12 Times in 6 Posts	magnificent is a single, which means that a mixtape track should not outsell it unless it was on charts for a year

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ny718 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 122 Repped: 4 Repped 9 Times in 6 Posts Neg Reps: 3 Neg Repped at 12 Times in 6 Posts	Ross... i hope ur fat, wack ass die slow

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