Rick Ross with Monica, Kenny Burns, and more

Rick Ross, born William Roberts in Clarksdale, Mississippi, put Miami back on the rap map with "Hustlin'" in 2006. Known for vivid tales of drug trafficking, his debut album "Port of Miami" and subsequent releases, including the Grammy-nominated "God Forgives, I Don't," consistently topped the Billboard charts. Through his label, Maybach Music Group, Ross boosted the careers of artists like Meek Mill and Wale. He's collaborated with big names like DJ Khaled, Kanye West, and Drake, further cementing his status in the hip-hop and pop worlds.

Black Alley, from Washington, D.C., blends trap, pop, and rock into their unique "Hood Rock" style. Winners of Paisley Park’s Battle of the Bands, they've earned praise from Raheem DeVaughn, Common, Big KRIT, Wale, Doug E. Fresh, and Sheila E.