Rick Ross Responds To Lloyd Banks iTunes Victory
Posted on 24. Mar, 2009 by Blogger in Gossip, Interviews
Rick Ross spoke to XXLMag last 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.”
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