Rick Ross sent a cease and desist letter to Remy Ma and her network over a film called ‘The Biggest Boss,’ claiming unauthorized use of his music, trade name, and a storyline that mirrors his own life
Rick Ross has drawn a legal line in the sand over a film project bearing his signature nickname. The rapper’s attorneys sent a cease and desist letter to Remy Ma and her platform, The Remy Network, demanding they halt the release of a film called ‘The Biggest Boss.’ The letter, obtained by TMZ, claims the project features unauthorized use of Ross’s music and trade name, and alleges it is misleading fans into believing he is affiliated with or has approved the production.
Ross’s team pointed to social media comments as evidence of the confusion, with fans publicly speculating that the film carried his involvement or endorsement based on the title alone. The letter demands the project be stopped before it moves forward in its current form.
The film’s premise adds another layer of tension to the dispute. The storyline reportedly follows a police officer who steals a drug dealer’s life story and turns it into a rap career, a premise with an uncomfortable resemblance to Ross’s own biography. Ross, born William Leonard Roberts II, worked as a correctional officer before launching his rap career, a background that has followed him throughout his time in the public eye and been the subject of ongoing commentary in hip-hop circles.
Remy Ma responds and pulls the title
A representative for Remy Ma told TMZ that the rapper was personally unaware of the concerns being raised and that she takes the matter seriously. The statement emphasized that Remy and Ross have maintained both a personal and professional relationship for more than 20 years, and that she would never intentionally take any action designed to harm his brand or cause offense.
The representative also confirmed that Remy reached out to Ross directly once the issue was brought to her attention, and that the title was immediately removed from The Remy Network. The platform said it is now working with its partners to tighten internal review processes to prevent similar situations from arising in the future.
The swift removal of the title suggests the matter may be resolved without formal litigation, though Ross’s attorneys have not yet indicated whether the cease and desist will be withdrawn or whether additional demands remain outstanding.
Speculation about the deeper context
Some fans have publicly speculated that the film may have been intended as a form of retaliation. Ross has been openly supportive of boxer Claressa Shields, who is currently in a relationship with Remy Ma’s ex-husband. That connection has generated commentary in hip-hop circles, and the timing of the film’s development has led some observers to draw a line between the two situations.
Remy’s camp did not address that speculation directly, and neither side has offered additional comment beyond the initial statements. Whether the personal and professional history between Ross and Remy will be enough to resolve the dispute informally, or whether the legal process moves further, remains to be seen.
For now, the title is down and both sides say they are in communication. The broader question of whether the film itself proceeds under a different name, with different content, or not at all has not been answered publicly.
Source: TMZ.com