Hip-hop magnate Rick Ross was cornered in a Cleveland restaurant by model and influencer Jazzma Kendrick, who pressed him to publicly acknowledge his relationship status, leading to a rare on‑camera confirmation from the Boss himself. The tense yet playful exchange, captured on video and obtained by this outlet, shows Kendrick approaching Ross’s table and directly asking if he is single. Ross, visibly caught off guard, responds without hesitation: “I actually am.”
The footage, recorded Monday evening at a popular downtown Cleveland eatery, has already begun circulating across social media platforms. Ross was in town promoting his upcoming album “Set in Stone,” which drops this Friday. The video begins with Ross and his entourage enjoying a meal and discussing the record, when Kendrick, seated nearby, decides to make her move. Security personnel are seen standing close, but the conversation remains cordial.
Kendrick, known for her outspoken personality and sizable online following, did not retreat after Ross’s initial answer. She pressed further, suggesting that if his current partner ever “messes up,” she would like an opportunity. Ross, maintaining his composure, offered a polite but firm refusal. “She has my number,” he said, referring to his girlfriend, before adding, “But if she ever messes up—no, thank you.” The room erupted in laughter as Kendrick smiled and walked away.
This marks the first time Ross has directly acknowledged being in a relationship in such an unguarded setting. While the rapper has been linked to various women over the years, he has rarely discussed his personal life during public appearances. The video’s release is expected to fuel speculation about the identity of his partner, whom he did not name during the exchange.
Sources close to the rapper confirm that the woman in question is not a public figure and that Ross prefers to keep that aspect of his life private. However, the confrontation with Kendrick forced his hand. “Rick is a very private guy when it comes to romance,” one insider said. “Jazzma caught him off guard, but he handled it like a gentleman. He wasn’t going to disrespect his girl just for a 𝓿𝒾𝓇𝒶𝓁 moment.”
The video also captures lighter moments, including a playful debate over who is the funniest person in Ross’s circle. The group was seen joking about a poll they were conducting during their trip—from Cleveland to New York—to determine the funniest member of the crew. Ross insisted that his friend, comedian and rapper known as “The Funny Guy,” was the clear winner. “He don’t even have to say anything. All he got to do is give a look and I’m gonna crack up,” Ross said, laughing.
Throughout the evening, Ross remained focused on his album rollout. He name‑dropped collaborators including Kodak Black, Ball Greezy, Young Breed, and DJ Nasty, all featured on “Set in Stone.” He also shouted out his Miami roots, referencing his record label “305” and past projects like “Mahogany Caskets” and “Minks in Miami.” “We dropping the whole album this Friday,” he announced. “This … is game changing.”
The incident with Kendrick, however, is what has set the internet ablaze. Within hours of the clip surfacing, hashtags like #RickRossRelationship and #JazzmaKendrick began trending on X. Some fans praised Ross for his respectful rejection, while others criticized Kendrick for putting him on the spot in a public venue. “She was bold, but he was classy,” one commenter wrote. “That’s how you handle pressure.”
Jazzma Kendrick has not yet issued a statement about the encounter. Her social media accounts have been unusually quiet since the video went 𝓿𝒾𝓇𝒶𝓁. Attempts to reach her representative were not immediately successful. Meanwhile, Ross’s team has declined to comment further, preferring to let the music do the talking.
As Ross prepares to land in New York for the final leg of his promotional tour, one thing is certain: the Boss has made his relationship status crystal clear. Whether Kendrick’s move was a calculated bid for clout or a genuine attempt at romance, the moment has cemented itself as one of the most talked‑about celebrity interactions of the week.
The video, originally streamed on 9MagTV, continues to rack up views. For now, Ross appears unfazed. As he said in the closing moments of the clip: “We live. We out here. Cleveland, this is crazy. We’ve been going out here balling. Holding up all the bottles. We celebrating Set in Stone.”
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops. Fans can catch the full album on all streaming platforms this Friday.
