Rick Ross‘ violent face-off in Vancouver is precisely what it appears — the top results of the rapper’s current beef with Drake … TMZ has discovered.
Sources conversant in the scenario inform TMZ … the Sunday night time struggle began when Rick was approached by a number of Canadians who had been upset with him for dissing Champagne Papi in a number of movies posted properly over a month in the past.
![](https://i0.wp.com/imagez.tmz.com/image/46/16by9/2024/07/01/46631eb706bd4bb3be5fa65c6944c684_md.jpg?resize=618%2C348&ssl=1)
TMZ.com
Nevertheless, we’re advised the offended Drake supporters had been incited much more when Ricky Rozay ended his set on the Ignite Music Competition by pumping “Not Like Us” within the PA audio system.
As we reported, one of many offended followers threw a punch at Rick and the entire scenario erupted into the melee that played out in a few different videos.
Our sources say Rick was leaving the stage with DJ Sam Sneak, his manager, a few friends and 2 bodyguards … and one of the guards was jumped by several men and knocked down in the brawl.
JUST IN: Rapper Rick Ross and his bodyguards get jumped by goons for reportedly playing “Not Like Us” in Canada
A group can be seen talking to Rick Ross when someone puts a phone in his face, triggering a fight after the phone is pushed away
Ross’s security team was attacked,… pic.twitter.com/qMhTeBT2CQ
— Limitless L’s (@unlimited_ls) July 1, 2024
@unlimited_ls
We’re additionally advised somebody in Rick’s entourage bought knocked out … however RR was capable of retreat to a ready automotive.
![](https://i0.wp.com/imagez.tmz.com/image/64/16by9/2024/04/14/64ae210d97934935a53f90e5d865c4fb_md.jpg?resize=618%2C348&ssl=1)
Instagram / @richforever
Bear in mind, Rick and Drake’s beef heated up earlier this 12 months as they each posted feedback and movies taking pictures at one another. Most notably, Rick accused “cupcake Drake” of getting a nostril job, and mentioned he wasn’t actually Black.
Ross was additionally on Kendrick Lamar‘s “We Do not Belief You” Drake diss observe.
![](https://i0.wp.com/imagez.tmz.com/image/47/16by9/2024/07/01/473d779d246242d089287332cdbeb1ca_md.png?resize=618%2C348&ssl=1)
TMZ.com
Regardless of the assault, Rick advised us Vancouver is a fantastic metropolis and he cannot wait to return — so, it does not sound like he is sweating Crew Drake.
Now, enjoying Toronto may be a distinct story.