Rick Ross shares his favorite books. Michael Tamzil Ever wonder what your favorite celebrities are reading — whether it’s a timeless classic or the buzzy bestseller they can’t put down? Welcome to Page-Turners, where stars reveal the books that keep them hooked, inspired and up all night. Warning: your TBR pile is about to get a lot longer.
Rapper Rick Ross prefers a good nonfiction book when it comes to reading.
“If I’m reading a book, I’m looking to pick up some game,” the rapper — whose new book “Renaissance of a Boss” is out now — tells Page Six.
The music exec added, “I study the moves of the greats who inspired me. There’s so much wisdom to be found in their stories.”
See below for Ross’ six must-read book recommendations.
“Robert Greene is hip-hop’s Machiavelli and his 1999 cult classic ‘The 48 Laws of Power’ is his magnum opus. Before I ever opened the book, I had homies quoting the laws to me all the time. These were real street dudes fresh out of prison, telling me this was their favorite book. Once I picked it up I understood the hype. It teaches you timing, patience, how to read people, and how to move without showing your hands.”
“I’ve followed Iron Mike’s career from when he first won the heavyweight championship at the age of 20 to him fighting Jake Paul on Netflix at 58. His story is one of many triumphs and just as many tribulations and Mike doesn’t pull any punches or sugarcoat any of it in his 600-page memoir. If you can get Rozay to read a 600-page book, you know it’s got to be a good one.”
“Kobe was obsessed with greatness. If his five championship rings don’t convince you of that, then his book laying out his will. And if that doesn’t do it, you might just be a hater.”
“If you ever wanted to know who inspired my smash single ‘B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast)’ – which Complex just named my best song – look no further than Big Meech and BMF. This book, told from a journalist’s perspective, tells the story of two young brothers from Detroit who moved to Atlanta and took over the streets and nightlife scene. For a moment, they had a presence that felt bigger than life itself. Until the feds caught wind of that presence.”
“I’ve always had a natural affinity for Nike. You can check out my sneaker closet if you don’t believe me. But reading Phil Knight’s ‘Shoe Dog’ gave me a whole new appreciation for the $65 billion empire he built brick by brick, when nobody knew if it would work. I love stories like this because I see the same entrepreneurial spirit in myself.”
“I consider myself a master of self-promotion. So what kind of master would I be if I didn’t recommend to you my new book ‘The Renaissance Of A Boss.’ This one is a must cop for all the artists, creatives, and dreamers out there.”
