Rick Ross' Ankle Monitor: A Legal Conundrum

In 2015, Rick Ross was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting his groundskeeper. He was released from jail after posting a $2 million bond and fitted with an ankle monitor. In 2016, while still wearing the monitor, Ross was invited to the White House to meet with President Barack Obama and support the administration's My Brother's Keeper initiative, which aims to keep black youth out of jail. During the meeting, Ross's ankle monitor began beeping loudly, causing an awkward disruption. Ross has since recalled the incident, describing it as a pivotal moment.

Rick Ross' ankle monitor went off during a meeting with President Obama at the White House

In 2016, Grammy-nominated rapper and record executive Rick Ross was invited to the White House to meet with President Barack Obama. Ross had been fitted with an ankle monitor the year before following his arrest for aggravated assault and aggravated battery. He was under house arrest at the time of the invitation, and was only able to attend the meeting due to special circumstances.

During the meeting, Ross's ankle monitor began to beep. "It fd me up," Ross later recalled. "I heard it go beep... The Secret Service started moving because everybody gave away their phones—all electronics had to be given up. So when something started making a noise, you saw all the people in the back and I’m like, 'Damn.' And then it finally went off and then Obama had to say something. I ain't gonna repeat it out of respect for Obama though."

Ross has described the incident as "a pivotal moment," and has expressed gratitude for the opportunity to meet with Obama despite his situation.

The monitor was fitted after Ross' 2015 arrest for aggravated assault and battery

In 2015, Rick Ross was arrested and charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery in Fayette County, Georgia. He was released on a $2 million bond, but fitted with a GPS ankle monitor. The charges stemmed from an incident in which Ross and his bodyguard allegedly held a groundskeeper, who lived on the rapper's property, against his will in one of the guesthouses. During the incident, a pistol was drawn and used to repeatedly strike the groundskeeper across the face, causing lacerations, chipped teeth, and an injured jaw.

The monitor was a source of embarrassment for Ross when it beeped loudly during a visit to the White House in 2016, where he and other rappers met with President Barack Obama to discuss the My Brother's Keeper initiative. Recalling the incident, Ross said:

> "I was invited by President Obama and I appreciate him and I was under house arrest at the time. We were in the setting and I heard it go beep... The Secret Service start moving because everybody gave away their phones, all their electronics. I’m like, 'Damn.' And then it went off and Obama had to say something."

Ross has declined to reveal exactly what Obama said about the incident, commenting: "I ain't gonna repeat it out of respect for Obama though. Thank you for having me there."

Obama commented on the noise, but Ross has refused to divulge what was said

In 2016, rapper Rick Ross was invited to the White House to meet with President Barack Obama. At the time, Ross was under house arrest and wearing an ankle monitor. During the meeting, Ross's ankle monitor went off, prompting a reaction from the Secret Service.

Ross recalled the embarrassing incident in an interview with Complex's 360 with Speedy, saying, "I was invited by President Obama and I appreciate him and I was under house arrest at the time. We were in the setting and I heard it go beep." As the beeping continued, Ross slid down the sofa, attempting to hide. "The Secret Service start moving because everybody gave away their phones, all their electronics. I’m like, 'Damn.' And then it went off and Obama had to say something," he said.

While Ross has divulged the incident, he has refused to reveal exactly what Obama said. "I ain't gonna repeat it out of respect for Obama though. Thank you for having me there, " he commented.

Ross's ankle monitor was fitted following his arrest for aggravated assault and aggravated battery in 2015. He was released from jail after posting a $2 million bond but was placed under house arrest and required to wear the ankle monitor.

The 2016 White House meeting was organised by Obama in support of his Brother's Keeper initiative. Several other rappers were also in attendance, including J. Cole, Busta Rhymes, Pusha T, Wale and Ludacris.

Ross was supporting the administration's 'My Brother's Keeper' initiative, aiming to keep young black people out of jail

In 2016, rapper Rick Ross was invited to the White House by then-President Barack Obama to attend a meeting for the My Brother's Keeper initiative. The programme, also known as MBK, was created by the Obama administration to support young people, especially those who are disenfranchised, in building a better future for themselves.

MBK focuses on six missions, one of which is to "keep kids on track and give them second chances." The programme has featured several celebrities, including Stephen Curry, Kendrick Lamar, Michael B. Jordan, Nicki Minaj, DJ Khaled, and Rick Ross.

Ross's attendance at the White House meeting was notable because he was under house arrest at the time and was wearing an ankle monitor. He had been fitted with the monitor after his arrest and sentencing for aggravated assault and aggravated battery. Despite his legal troubles, Ross was invited to the White House to support the My Brother's Keeper initiative, which aims to keep young black people out of jail and provide them with opportunities to build a better future.

During the meeting, Ross's ankle monitor beeped loudly, causing a stir in the room. Ross recalled feeling embarrassed by the incident and sliding down the sofa in an attempt to hide. Despite the situation, he appreciated the opportunity to meet with President Obama and show his support for the initiative.

The incident drew criticism from some who questioned the inclusion of Ross, given his legal troubles and controversial lyrics. However, others defended his invitation, arguing that he could help spread the message of the initiative to those who need to hear it.

Ross was on house arrest at the time of the meeting

In 2016, rapper Rick Ross was invited to the White House to meet with President Barack Obama. At the time, Ross was on house arrest and wearing an ankle monitor. He had been fitted with the monitor the previous year after his arrest for aggravated assault and aggravated battery.

During the meeting with Obama, Ross's ankle monitor began beeping loudly, causing an awkward disruption. Ross recalled that he tried to hide, sliding down the couch in an attempt to minimize the disturbance. The Secret Service agents in the room sprang into action, seeking the source of the noise.

Obama, aware of the situation, made a comment about the ankle monitor. However, Ross has refused to divulge the exact words spoken by the former president out of respect. In an interview, Ross described the incident as "not cool" and a "pivotal moment." He explained that he was grateful for the opportunity to meet with Obama despite his legal troubles and travel restrictions.

The incident drew attention to Ross's legal issues, as he had been arrested and charged with kidnapping and assaulting his groundskeeper, resulting in his release on a $2 million bond. The ankle monitor was a condition of his release, and the meeting with Obama occurred while he was still under house arrest.

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