There's a spot in Rick Ross' new home reserved for something he hasn't managed to acquire just yet. Despite spending two decades in Hip Hop and earning nine Grammy nominations, the Miami rapper has never taken home the coveted award. He's hoping his latest album, Set in Stone, might finally change that.
During an Instagram Stories update on Thursday (Oct. 22), Ross thanked supporters for keeping his name in the conversation ahead of the 2027 Grammy Awards. With the first round of voting coming to a close, Rozay acknowledged his history with the Recording Academy and admitted that winning remains on his wish list.
"You know, this is a game I've been in over 20 years," he said, according to Complex. "I've been nominated multiple times. Maybe nine, maybe possibly 10. I'm not really sure." The MMG founder then got to the point. "I've never taken home a Grammy. So, you know, I've got a new crib, a new spot. I've got a spot waiting for one."
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Ross submitted his July release, Set in Stone, for consideration in the Best Rap Album and Album of the Year categories. He also entered "Minks in Miami," his collaboration with French Montana and Max B, into several categories, including Song of the Year. According to the Recording Academy, Ross has accumulated nine nominations without a victory. His first came for his appearance on DJ Khaled's "I'm On One" featuring Drake and Lil Wayne. His 2012 album, God Forgives, I Don't, subsequently earned a Best Rap Album nomination at the 2013 ceremony.
His most recent recognition came in 2023, when DJ Khaled's "GOD DID" received three nominations, including Song of the Year, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Performance. Still, Ross isn't treating another nomination as a guarantee. His Instagram message largely focused on thanking listeners for supporting Set in Stone, whether they purchased the album, streamed it, or simply helped spread the word.
The next hurdle arrives November 16, when the Recording Academy announces its nominees for the 2027 ceremony. If Ross makes the cut, he'll have another chance to break his Grammy losing streak when the awards are presented February 7. Final-round voting begins December 10, giving Recording Academy members the final say on whether Rozay gets to fill that empty spot.
