5 Ways Rick Ross Can Save His Rap Career

50 Cent has made it a tough 48 hours for Officer Ricky. But if he follows our suggestions, the Bawse could be back on top before you know it.

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Well, we can't say we didn't see this one coming. Anyone who's followed 50 Cent's history of beef (II) knows full and well that Curtis doesn't half step when it comes to embarrassing his opponents. So it was only a matter of time before Curtis' latest nemesis, William Leonard Roberts II bka Rick Ross got the Southside Special.

Yesterday, 50 released a video of him taking one of Rick Ross' baby's mothers shopping for furs and Gucci bags. Was the hilariously embarassing move a career-ender for Officer Ricky? All eyes are now on the Boss, waiting to see how he reacts. If it were up to Complex, we'd advise Ross to respond using one of these methods...

#5: RECORD A SONG WITH THE REAL NORIEGA
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• The rap public scoffed when Ross boasted that he knew "Noriega'the real Noriega" on his debut single, "Husltin'." We still don't believe the hyperbolic boast, but his "realness" would seem a lot less fraudulent if he finally hooked up with the former De Facto Leader of Panama on a track. We'd even settle for a phoned-in interlude live from the bing.

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#4: CREATE THE '09 VERSION OF COP RAP GROUP 5IVE-0.
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• It may seem unbelievable in today's world of hustlers-turned-rappers, but back in 1994, there was actually an entire rap group comprised of police officers called "5ive-O." See, Ricky? Being a gloried security guard isn't that bad! If he just embraced his past, he could reach out to members of his C.O. graduating class and pump out an album about the rough and rugged life of law enforcement. We guarantee it'd be the realest shit on shelves.

#3: HIT THE GYM AND GET IN FIGHTING SHAPE
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• In the midst of his battle with 50, Fat Joe challenged Curtis to a boxing match saying he couldn't beat him one on one. Rick Ross could do the same and promptly end this shit. But, because he's the size of an adult Pacific walrus, we suggest he hit the gym first. He already called himself Kimbo Slice on the mic. He should get down with the dudes who trained the fellow Floridian (before he got knocked the fuck out) and then arrange a time and place to whoop 50's ass.
#2: MAKE HIS OWN VIDEO WITH 50'S BABY MAMA
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• Since 50 already threw the "no women, no children" rule out the window, Ross has no choice but to bring 50's baby mother, Shaniqua Tompkins, into the mix of things. Playing off the line in "Mafia Music" where he talked about 50 burning Shaniqua's house down, we suggest he shoot a video where he goes through her new crib and installs various fire safety equipment. "Yo, dis Ricky Rawse here, 'bout to install that '09 First Alert Dual Sensor Smoke Detector. What y'all know about that? 50 don't know nothing 'bout this right here. RAWSE!"

#1: RECORD AN ACTUAL DISS TRACK ABOUT 50 CENT
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• Out of all the things he could have dissed 50 about, we're not sure why he chose to focus on him burning his baby mother's house down. Was he scared to talk about all the real chinks in 50's armor? Like, his canceled MTV reality show, getting outsold by Kanye, his numerous singles that have flopped, or his roster of failed G-Unit artists? Any and all of those would make great fodder for a follow up diss track. The man's hard to beat, but he's definitely not invincible.

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