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Key Takeaways:

• The new single “For the Money” drops June 27, with a Paris-shot video that includes Rick Ross and Pharrell.
• Ross calls the monitor a “global slapper” and says it represents a brand new stage of artistic ambition.
• Their previous collaborations, together with “Presidential” and “MMG The World Is Ours,” laid the muse for this luxury return.

Rick Ross is bringing again luxurious rap with a vengeance. This Friday (June 27), the Maybach Music mogul will drop his new single, “For The Money,” produced by longtime collaborator Pharrell Williams. A teaser for the monitor and accompanying video showcases the duo strolling via Paris in designer fits, mixing excessive style and luxurious with Ross’ commanding presence.

“It’s finally official. Ricky Rozay this Friday, my new single, produced by Pharrell, for real,” Ross said concerning the forthcoming drop, per HipHopDX. “We shot the video in Paris, the video world premiere is heavyweight. Pharrell, you always come through for your brother. Much love.”

Describing the monitor as a “straight international global slapper,” Ross praised the magnificence of the manufacturing and hinted at a refined, worldly sound. “It’s such an elegant, classy affair. A fly, international record. Y’all know how Ricky Rozay get down. It’s time for this,” he stated. “This a new level of creativity… This will forever guarantee my name is set in stone.”

“For The Money” will mark the newest in a line of collaborations between the 2 heavyweights. Pharrell beforehand labored with Ross on “Presidential” from God Forgives, I Don’t, the Neptunes-produced “Get Down,” and Rich Forever standout “MMG The World Is Ours.” Their shared chemistry has lengthy elevated Ross’ sonic palette, combining Pharrell’s lush, space-age beats with Ross’ deep baritone and tales of kingpin ambition.

The upcoming single additionally comes on the heels of Too Good to Be True, Ross’ 2023 joint album with Meek Mill. That challenge, which earned a high 40 spot on the Billboard 200, noticed Rozay reassert his dominance with assist from collaborators like Future, The-Dream, Wale, Teyana Taylor and even Shaquille O’Neal. His most up-to-date solo effort, Richer Than I Ever Been (2021), was bolstered by options from Jazmine Sullivan, 21 Savage, Benny the Butcher and Wiz Khalifa.