This legal move by the Georgia Department of Revenue follows reports that Rick Ross owes significant taxes for previous years, with the execution filed in late 2024.
Rick Ross Hit With $65,000 Tax Bill By Georgia Authorities
The Georgia Department of Revenue filed a state tax execution against the rapper, alleging he owes nearly $65,000 in unpaid taxes. The department claims Ross has accumulated “delinquent tax liabilities” that have ballooned over time.
Initially, the entrepreneur’s debt stood at $29,043, but interest charges ($10,576), penalties ($19,516.80), collection fees ($5,808), and other expenses have pushed the total to $64,995.21.
Court documents obtained by In Touch reveal the tax bill stems from 2021 and that a Florida address is listed for Ross, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts.
The ‘Aston Martin Music’ Hitmaker Faces Double Legal Trouble
Apart from his five-figure tax debt, Ross is also dealing with a lawsuit alleging accessibility failures at his 2024 car show. Paraplegic attendee Darris Straughter filed a lawsuit claiming Ross’ event, the Rick Ross Car Show in Florida, lacked promised wheelchair accommodations.
Straughter’s lawyer stated the $500 VIP pass-holder endured hours in the summer heat without accessible shuttles “for several hours while thousands of non-disabled individuals were whisked away to The Promise Land.”
Ross has denied liability and requested the suit be dismissed, arguing that Straughter “failed to allege sufficient facts to support” his claims.
The artist’s legal team stated Straughter had no contract with Ross or his business and noted that Straughter only raised accessibility concerns months after purchasing his ticket and making travel arrangements. Additionally, Ross’ lawyers argued:
“The alleged one-time denial of an accessible service, when as [Darris] admits he was able to attend the car show without issue on a prior occasion, is insufficient to show that he will likely suffer irreparable harm absent injunctive relief.”
The Rapper Once Shared Financial Advice
Despite his extravagant lifestyle, Ross’ legal troubles cast doubt on his financial management—a surprising twist given his outspoken advice on fiscal responsibility.
