Rick Ross, DC Young Fly Clash Over 85 South Podcast Exit

A social media feud has erupted between Miami rapper Rick Ross and comedian DC Young Fly over Ross abruptly leaving a 2021 interview on the 85 South Show, a podcast co-hosted by DC Young Fly. DC criticized Ross for prioritizing a subsequent interview on a predominantly white-owned podcast that asked tougher questions, which 85 South reportedly avoided, framing Ross's actions as disrespectful to Black-owned media. Ross responded via Instagram Stories, claiming he appeared for free, left due to other commitments, and joked about wasting a Gucci jacket and missing out on lemon pepper wings during the shoot. DC fired back, emphasizing that many prominent artists, including T.I., Boosie, Busta Rhymes, and Snoop Dogg, have appeared on 85 South for free and reiterated the podcast's strong analytics before and after Ross's appearance. Despite the tension, DC extended an invitation for Ross to return, underscoring the show's prominence and the cultural significance of loyalty within hip-hop media. The back-and-forth highlights ongoing conversations about respect, platform loyalty, and the evolving dynamics of media appearances in the entertainment industry.