Rick Ross, born William Leonard Roberts II, worked as a correctional officer for nearly two years after graduating from Albany State University. He later changed his name from Teflon Da Don to Rick Ross, inspired by drᴜg lord “Freeway” Rick Ross. His career took off when he signed a multimillion-dollar deal with Jay-Z’s Def Jam Records following the success of his hit song Hustlin’. His debut album launched at number one, and he went on to sell tens of millions of singles and albums, making him one of the world’s highest-paid rappers with a net worth of $55 million.

Rick Ross is also active in real estate, having acquired several high-priced properties in Florida and Georgia over the past 20 years. His most extravagant purchase is a $5.8 million mansion in Georgia that he bought from boxer Evander Holyfield, featuring 109 rooms.

In the 1980s, Evander Holyfield was the undisputed cruiserweight champion, earning over $350 million. After a series of losses and setbacks in his career, the former boxer retired to focus on his family.

Holyfield’s vast Georgia estate, one of his largest properties, needed repairs. According to The Sun, it faced foreclosure due to its $1 million annual upkeep. Originally priced at $8.2 million after Holyfield sold it to a bank for $7.5 million, the mansion went up for auction starting at $2.5 million. Ross acquired it for $5.8 million.

Constructed in 1994 in Fayetteville County, Georgia, the property spans 45,000 square feet and sits on 235 acres. A grand fountain and white stone exterior with detailed moldings add to the home’s elegance. The entrance showcases an eye-catching double-winding staircase leading to the upper floor. The 109-room mansion includes 12 bedrooms and 21 bathrooms.

Beyond this mansion, Rick Ross has owned several other properties. In 2012, he bought a Fort Lauderdale waterfront home with eight bedrooms and eleven bathrooms for $5.2 million. Celebrity Net Worth reports he sold the Georgia mansion for $6 million in 2016.