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Recently, Rick Ross hopped on social media to record himself visiting the location where his “Speedin’” music video was shot. He looks to be on a boat in the clip, and the bridge he’s shown jumping from in the music video is seen behind him. The artist took the opportunity to share some new details about the stunt. “Right behind me is the world-famous [bridge] that it look like Rozay jumped off in that DJ Khaled video,” he explains. He goes on to say, “But just for the record, the homie that jumped off for me, he a real G, he did it for $300. You feel me ?“

In the video, Rick Ross and DJ Khaled are seen driving when they get pulled over by police. When an officer asks them for identification, Rick Ross appears to get out of the vehicle and jump off of the Miami bridge. “Speedin’” featuring R. Kelly appears on his 2007 album, Trilla.

Rick Ross Says Stunt Double Was Only Paid $300

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Social media users hit the comments section of the Instagram post by The Hip-Hop Wolf to share their thoughts. Most seem to believe that Rick Ross could have afforded to part with a little more cash to ensure the stunt double was paid fairly. After all, he is known to throw extravagant parties, rock luxurious jewelry, and purchase expensive toys.

Recently, Rick Ross even test drove a 63-foot Lamborghini yacht that’s estimated to cost somewhere between $3.5-$6 million. Last month, he also shared some photos he snapped alongside his custom private jet. The black aircraft features his name written in gold, with two dollar signs in “his last name”Ro$$.” Fortunately, he also put a good chunk of money towards a great cause recently. The artist donated $30,000 to a struggling health clinic in Fayetteville, GA in June. The generous gift ensures that patients in need can receive care at the clinic, free of charge.

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Williams Made Priority In Restitution

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JUNE 26: R&B singer R. Kelly covers his mouth as he speaks to members of his entourage as he leaves the Leighton Criminal Courts Building following a hearing on June 26, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

The ruling by the United States Court in the Northern District of Illinois not only established how much UMG was holding, but who it should be granted to. The court named Williams as the priority benefactor for the royalties money. This is due to her being the first to properly file a claim for restitution. It is believed that Williams will receive the entirety of the $567K. Furthermore, she will be continued to be paid Kelly’s royalties until the restitution is settled.

When approached for comment by HipHopDX, Kelly’s attorney Jennifer Bonjean said she had “no opinion” on the latest ruling. Bonjean had previously worked to get Williams’ $4 million figure quashed. “I’ve never in my career seen such a flouting of the rules to deny him even the opportunity to defend these civil cases, even when the courts were fully aware that Kelly was incarcerated, unrepresented at points, and facing multiple criminal indictments,” Bonjean said. “Indeed, much of these civil proceedings occurred without Kelly’s knowledge.”