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Hood Billionaire
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2.3

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  • Summary: The seventh studio release for the rapper and his second in 2014, features guest appearances from Boosie Badazz, Big K.R.I.T., Jay-Z, K. Michelle, Project Pat, R. Kelly, Snoop Dogg, Whole Slab, and Yo Gotti.
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If They Knew
This is so all bad, nothin' good can come from this Sweet but sad, I don't know love ruins a relationship It will never last but it feels so good,... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. AllMusic
    Dec 8, 2014
    70
    Still, being 16 tracks long and Ross' second album of the year means mixtape gimmicks like "Heavyweight" ("I step into the ring/Ding! Ding!") get to graduate to an official track list and muddle up the flow. They only keep the often surprising Hood Billionaire off the top shelf of Ross releases, so bring some patience as this mixed bag is certainly worth sorting.
  2. RapReviews.com
    Nov 25, 2014
    70
    It's the beats, the cameos and the sheer momentum of Maybach Music that propels Hood Billionaire forward.
  3. DJ Booth
    Nov 24, 2014
    60
    There is very little to write home about here, and for the most part it feels very hastily made.
  4. The New York Times
    Nov 24, 2014
    50
    Mr. Ross is trying hard to find new ways to present himself, making this an ambitious album, but not always one with the right ambition.
  5. The A.V. Club
    Nov 25, 2014
    50
    Hood Billionaire is an overlong 16 tracks of Ross luxuriating in his excesses, including the most expensive productions this side of Watch The Throne.
  6. Billboard.com
    Nov 25, 2014
    50
    Hood Billionaire lands in a dull gray area between feel-good retro rap (its first two singles are the Memphis homage "Elvis Presley Blvd" and the pleasant but forgettable jazz jangle of "Keep Doin' That [Rich Bitch]") and Rozay greatest-hits karaoke that tries and fails to recapture the impact of his bulletproof Teflon Don bombast.
  7. Boston Globe
    Nov 24, 2014
    40
    The disc ends timidly with two sentimental songs, in an attempt to inject soul into this mostly hollow affair.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 7 out of 12
  1. Baous
    Mar 20, 2015
    10
    This album is MILES better than Kendrick's To Pimp A Butterfly. Ross proves once again he is the best in the world with another classic.This album is MILES better than Kendrick's To Pimp A Butterfly. Ross proves once again he is the best in the world with another classic. Incredible subject matter and lyrics, perfect beats. Sonically gifted.… Expand
  2. echoaplhaecho
    Dec 5, 2014
    8
    I know everyone hates Rick Ross, but I really don't understand why. I listen to his albums to find jems like Aston Martin Music, Thug Cry,I know everyone hates Rick Ross, but I really don't understand why. I listen to his albums to find jems like Aston Martin Music, Thug Cry, Devil is a Lie etc. I don't care what he has done wrong, some of his music is awesome! I don't want to start an internet battle as I really don't have time for that so lets just say this is my opinion. IMO give it a try, YouTube is free!… Expand
  4. ihavevocaloid
    Apr 12, 2015
    7
    Yes, Rick Ross's lyricism is a bit repetitive on this album, but like Waka Flocka's Flockaveli, there is an interesting message about hoodYes, Rick Ross's lyricism is a bit repetitive on this album, but like Waka Flocka's Flockaveli, there is an interesting message about hood life spread across the whole album - which makes for a generally interesting album, combined with its production. There are a few cuts on this album that I don't love but I think what the critics didn't like about this album was his decision to put out another album in 2014 and maybe his repetitive lyricism (which, admit, he has always had). Grade: B. Highlights: "Heavyweight", "Elvis Presley Blvd.", "Hood Billionaire". Worst song: "If They Knew"… Expand
  5. omararcher
    May 30, 2022
    2
    Baous U sound dumb af, this album trash af, don’t u ever compare it to TPAB or any other album again u bozo
  6. Odyseus
    Dec 7, 2014
    1
    Every song is similar. He raps about the same thing since 2006 and probably it took him 2 whole hours to produce this "piece of art". ThisEvery song is similar. He raps about the same thing since 2006 and probably it took him 2 whole hours to produce this "piece of art". This album should be banned from stores, because it sucks so hard.… Expand
  7. uguran
    Dec 1, 2014
    1
    he talk guns, and money, and most of the tracks from him sucks, im warning your no buying this crap
    please, no buy this here, i mean we have    he talk guns, and money, and most of the tracks from him sucks, im warning your no buying this crap
    please, no buy this here, i mean we have realy problem,and the problem its this album here    … Expand
  8. MoneyMaker101
    Nov 25, 2014
    0
    This album is absolutely terrible.I didn't find anything on this album that is above average.Same old boring subject,beats are wack and it's aThis album is absolutely terrible.I didn't find anything on this album that is above average.Same old boring subject,beats are wack and it's a sin this album was put for sale.… Expand

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