Rick Ross and MMG Tour With Meek Mill and Wale at Fillmore Miami Beach, December 5

Ross's vocals were notably live and notably robust. That's what separates him from so many other rappers: In addition to being a rhyme spitter and a persona, the Bawse is also a vocalist. And last night his performance hinged as much on his signature delivery as it did the onstage fireworks and his bling flashing in the stage lights.

Photo by Nancy Rose

Critic's Notebook

The Crowd: Gs, OGs, HBCs, Rick Ross look-alikes, DJ Khaled look-alikes, a smattering of bros, teenagers bickering over a blunt, two children wearing a lot of bling, mafia LARPers.

From the Crowd: Above their faded heads hung a cloud thicker than urban smog and more cosmic than psychedelic swamp mist.

From the Stage: "You know, we make this look simple. But, really...it's "So Sophisticated."

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Rick Ross's Partial Setlist:
-"Hold Me Back"
-"John"
-"Pop That"
-"All I Do Is Win"
-"I'm On One"
-"Here I Am"
-"Lemme See"
-"Aston Martin Music"
-"Diced Pineapples"
-"Sophisticated"
-"BMF"
-"Yella Diamonds"
-"Hustlin'"
-"Take It to the Head"
-"Bag of Money"
-"Face Down"
-"Lotus"
-"Born and Raised"
-"JT Money"

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