Rick Ross Defends Smoking Weed While Working Out, Faces Ex’s Clapback

In a recent Instagram Story post, rapper Rick Ross expressed confusion over why some people take issue with smoking marijuana while exercising. He questioned his followers, asking what was wrong with enjoying a little cannabis during a workout session.

“Everybody that’s training, for the ones in my DM – what y’all see wrong with smoking a little cannabis, smoking some marijuana while you work out? What’s the problem?” Ross asked. “You gon’ smoke after you work out. You smoke before you work out. What’s the problem? I feel great. I feel amazing.”

Ross isn’t alone in his preference for combining cannabis with physical activity. Last year, fellow rapper Wiz Khalifa shared that smoking weed actually helps with his breath control, a crucial element for both gym sessions and performances on stage.

“I honestly think smoking weed helps my wind a little better because I have breath control and I’m able to take these deep, long breaths that normal people who don’t drag strong marijuana—they don’t experience that,” Khalifa explained in an interview with GQ.

However, Ross’ recent musings on marijuana use were overshadowed by his ex-partner, Tia Kemp, who took to Instagram Live to clap back at the rapper’s lyrics in Future and Metro Boomin’s track “Everyday Hustle.” In the song, Ross raps about his “baby mama” being a formidable opponent, prompting Kemp to interpret the lyrics as directed towards her, despite no direct mention.

During her live session, Kemp voiced frustration over Ross’ alleged neglect of their child and demanded he acknowledge their son’s existence. She even went as far as to suggest their child bears a resemblance to rapper Drake, implying Ross was neglecting his parental responsibilities.

“You oughta rap about your muthafuckin children you around here hiding,” Kemp exclaimed. “I want to see my stepson that look like Drake.”

Kemp’s grievances extend beyond this recent track, as she referenced Ross’ historical neglect of their child in previous songs, such as the 2008 track “Single Again (Remix).” She claimed Ross has been evading his parental duties for two decades, expressing frustration at being continuously mentioned in his music without proper acknowledgment of their familial ties.

“You been doing that shit since our baby was five,” Kemp stated. “For twenty fucking years you played games […] Rap at me on another song, I’m coming to that fucking gate with them double R’s on.”

As Ross continues to navigate the complexities of his personal life and musical career, his recent comments on marijuana use and subsequent clash with his ex underscore the intricacies of balancing public image with private relationships in the world of hip-hop.