Top hip-hop executive Rick Ross tells the powerful, harrowing story of his years spent in the drug trade. From growing up poor in Miami’s notorious public housing projects to becoming one of America’s most successful businessmen,Ross provides a shocking and often heartbreaking glimpse into life on the streets and behind closed doors. With unparalleled honesty, he details the gangs, drugs, murders – and above all else -the unbreakable bonds that come with brotherhood. Infused with uncanny insights into both the criminal underworldand mainstream society alike,’Hurricanes’ is an intensely personal account of coming from nothing and making it big against all odds.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for anyone who wants to read a memoir about someone’s experiences in the drug trade. It provides an inside look at what life is like on the streets and behind closed doors, and it also discusses the unbreakable bonds that come with brotherhood.
Pros :
- Rick Ross is brutally honest in his memoir.
- The book provides a unique perspective on the drug trade and life on the streets.
- It is an intense, personal read that offers insights into both mainstream society and the criminal underworld
Cons :
- It may be hard to follow if you’re not familiar with the hip-hop world.
- The author has a tendency to use lots of street slang that could be difficult for some readers to understand.
- There is a lot of graphic violence and drug use described in detail, which might not be appropriate for all audiences.
Learn more about the author
Rick Ross is a top hip-hop executive and the author of ‘Hurricanes.’ He tells the powerful, harrowing story of his years spent in the drug trade, from growing up poor in Miami’s notorious public housing projects to becoming one of America’s most successful businessmen. With unparalleled honesty, he details the gangs, drugs, murders – and above all else -the unbreakable bonds that come with brotherhood. Infused with uncanny insights into both the criminal underworldand mainstream society alike,’Hurricanes’ is an intensely personal account of coming from nothing and making it big against all odds.
Reader Reviews
“Rick Ross is one of the most successful businessmen in America, but his story doesn’t start there. This book tells the powerful and harrowing story of Rick’s years spent in the drug trade. It is a shocking and often heartbreaking glimpse into life on the streets and behind closed doors.”
“Rick Ross has given us a front row seat to the rough and dangerous life of being a drug dealer in Miami. This book is full of gritty stories, unbridled ambition and ruthless violence that could have only come from someone who was there.”
“Rick Ross has written a compelling and brutally honest account of his life in the drug trade. This is not just another memoir by a former street thug; it is an insightful look at the inner workings of one of America’s most dangerous criminal enterprises, and the individuals who perpetrate them. Anyone with an interest in organized crime will find this book fascinating.”
“Rick Ross’s ‘Hurricanes’ is an extremely insightful look into the drug trade and the brotherhood that exists within it. This book provides a detailed, first-hand account of the author’s life as a high ranking member of one of America’s most notorious gangs. Insightful, engaging, and brutally honest – ‘Hurricanes’ is a must read for anyone interested in understanding both the inner workings of organized crime and its impact on mainstream society.”
