New York rapper Troy Ave may be the most sought-after hip-hop artist from the Big Apple after receiving a big accolade from Maybach Music Group leader Rick Ross. #bawserespect
Asked about Troy Ave’s hustle, Ricky Rozay admitted the rapper embodies what he wants from his own artists.
“Yeah, we’ve met on multiple occasions. He came down to Miami, we went to the NBA game and sh*t like that, but just to see him making his music and getting on his grind – that’s what I’m looking for in different artists so you never know!” (Bullett Media)
Brief with his words, Ross’ longtime friend DJ Khaled posted a photo of his protégé Vado and Ave onto Twitter last weekend.
“Vado Troy ave cooking heat together #wtb #bsb,” Khaled captioned July 12. (DJ Khaled’s Twitter)
Troy recently talked about nearing an agreement with Atlanta rapper T.I.‘s Hustle Gang label.
“I’m still independent. It’s funny you ask me that, I just got off the phone with Tip. We were kicking it for like an hour not too long ago. We’re trying to figure things out right now but I’m still 100 percent independent. But it’s got a good ring to it. Don’t it? Troy Ave, Iggy and T-i-p? Right, right, it sounds like a good move. … I was actually thinking about that. I was conflicted. I was like, ‘D*mn,’ my whole campaign I’ve been so New York and from the streets – I’m like, how’s it going to look if I team up or I sign with a southern rapper? T.I. is arguably the king of the South. But I was thinking about it, 50 Cent went and signed with Dr. Dre and Eminem. That put him on. They’re from the West Coast and Detroit.” (WiLD 94.1)
Recently, T.I. revealed legal paperwork was the only factor stalling the deal.
“Yeah, yeah, it’s in the works,” T.I. said in an interview with Angela Yee. “We have verbals, the lawyers just got to do their thang, but its definitely something that we looking forward to and shout-out to everyone who has been supporting the [‘Like My Style’] remix.” (Power 105.1)