Accused Of Beating Ex-Girlfriend In Wild Jealous Rage… Over Drake Direct Messages?! (DETAILS)
A shocking update out of South Florida has sent shockwaves through the hip-hop world as Maybach Music Group founder Rick Ross (real name William Leonard Roberts II) faces serious felony domestic violence charges!
The 50-year-old rap icon surrendered to detectives at Miami Beach Police headquarters on October 1, 2026, following a formal investigation into an alleged violent altercation. Court records confirm he was processed into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on one felony count of battery by strangulation and one misdemeanor count of battery.
INSIDE THE STAR ISLAND ALTERCATION
According to detailed police affidavits, the explosive incident occurred inside Ross’s sprawling waterfront mansion on Star Island in Miami Beach:
- The Brutal Encounter: The victim told investigators that an argument quickly turned physical when Ross grabbed her by her ponytail, slammed her against a wall, and struck her face, causing a bloody lip.
- Restricting Her Breathing: The situation escalated further when Ross allegedly hit her chest, twisted the collar of her hoodie, and choked her, severely restricting her ability to breathe.
- Escaping The Estate: According to police documents, Ross pushed her to the floor, turned on the shower, and attempted to spray her before leaving the premises, allowing her to call a friend and escape the property.
INSIDER DISHES: THE EXPLOSIVE DRAKE DM CONFRONTATION
While the official police affidavit outlines the physical violence, a source who spoke directly to Media Take Out on the condition of anonymity is spilling the exact details behind what triggered the blowout!
According to the insider, Ross confronted his girlfriend after catching wind of suspected direct messages from his bitter rival, Canadian superstar Drake:
- Suspected Flirting: The source tells Media Take Out that Ross flew into a rage after accusing his girlfriend of entertaining advances from the superstar rapper, claiming he believed Drake was actively flirting with her in her DMs.
- Disrespect In His Own Home: Ross reportedly slammed his partner during the heated argument, raging that her alleged secret interactions with his arch-nemesis were completely disrespectful to him and his household.
- Rivalry Reaches Boiling Point: The feud between Ross and the Toronto hitmaker has been simmering for months, but insiders say Ross’s paranoia over Drake allegedly reaching out to his lady sent the Maybach boss completely over the edge!
LEGAL DEFENSE & COURT ORDERS
Ross appeared before a Miami-Dade judge, where his bond was set at $6,000.
- Weapon Restrictions: As part of his release conditions, Judge Mindy Glazer ordered the rapper to surrender all firearms and concealed weapons, barring him from possessing any dangerous weapons while the felony case is pending.
- Defense Maintains Innocence: Ross’s defense attorney, Bradley Horenstein, forcefully rejected the allegations outside court, pointing out that the police report was filed weeks after the alleged incident.
- Pleading Not Guilty: His legal team stressed that Ross maintains his innocence, has pleaded not guilty, and asks the public to let the judicial process unfold before jumping to conclusions.
His formal arraignment is officially scheduled for October 22, 2026, where prosecutors will lay out the formal charges.
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