LISTEN: Rick Ross Slams 'Stand Your Ground' in New Track 'I Wonder Why'
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- July 29, 2013
- by Variance Staff
Rick Ross has unleashed a new cut titled "I Wonder Why." The usually braggadocious MC this time veers away from focusing on fame, fortune and beautiful women, and he instead voices some very personal thoughts regarding the recent verdict in the death of Trayvon Martin. It may not be the next roll-the-windows-down track we've been waiting for from Ross, but it's an important one.
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