Today is clearly monumental for hip-hop culture. Both and were born, turning thirty-five and forty-four respectively, a sad reminder that the pair have yet to trade verses on a proper duet.  Either way, the celebrations and love have been steadily pouring in , and Rick Ross took to Instagram to count his blessings for another successful year. 

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“God is Great,” he writes, alongside a luxurious slideshow. “I’m so thankful to see another year. I’m so grateful for my beautiful family!! Every day I rise I pray to move with a clean heart. I pray you rich forever.” The accompanying picture speak volumes on the loyalty his inner circle. Suited up with his mother, son, a dapper , and more. Clearly, life is good for the boss; it’s especially nice to see given his . To further celebrate the occasion, , Benny The Butcher, , E40, , and 48 Laws Of Power author Robert Greene slide into the comment section to wish him well. 

Here’s to Rick Ross, the birthday boy who has given hip-hop ten studio albums, countless hard verses, a top-5 ad-lib grunt, WINGSTOP, the expression “bad bitch she a masterPIECE,” big boss talk, #RossFit, and many more hip-hop presents. It seems only fitting to return the favor. Happy birthday Renzel, we appreciate you!