Hood Billionaire
by Rick Ross
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Nov 24, 2014
User Score
2.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 81 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 81
  3. Negative: 59 out of 81
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  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. Incredible subject matter and lyrics, perfect beats. Sonically gifted.
  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, 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!
  3. 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 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 outYes, 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

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Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. PopMatters
    Jan 16, 2015
    50
    Without any truly standout tracks, it’s easy to call Hood Billionaire unnecessary.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    Jan 5, 2015
    50
    The Miami MC's seventh LP explodes with none of the ambition or scope of March's Mastermind--playing it safe, like a knockoff version of Jay Z's back-to-basics speed bump American Gangster, from 2007.
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  3. 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.
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