Rick Ross was spotted at a commercial airport terminal this week, a development that has sent social media into a frenzy and reignited one of the most memorable lines from Drake‘s 2024 diss track, “Push Ups.”
The unverified photos, which appear to have been taken at an airport in Asia, show the rap mogul blending into a standard airport gate area. For fans of the genre, the imagery was an immediate callback to the lyrical jabs exchanged between the two artists during their high-profile feud.
“If I’m lyin’, I’m flyin’ economy” was the specific prediction Drake made in “Push Ups,” and the internet has been quick to circulate memes and quote tweets highlighting the irony of the situation. Given that Rick Ross is famously associated with his custom Gulfstream G550, “Maybach Air,” the sight of him in a commercial setting is a stark departure from his usual mode of travel.
The Contrast in Travel Styles
Ross has long maintained that his G550āa $35 million aircraft featuring a custom gloss black and pearl gold paint jobāis reserved strictly for personal and team use, with no intention of chartering the jet. However, the timing of these photos is particularly notable.
On June 9, Drakeās custom Boeing 767, “Air Drake,” touched down in Turks and Caicos, where the artist was reportedly filming a music video with Stunna Sandy. This destination holds significance, as it was the same location where Drake first unveiled the $200 million aircraft to the public in 2019.
A Continuing Rivalry
The tension between the two artists began in April 2024, when Drake released “Push Ups” to address Ross’s involvement in the conflict involving Kendrick Lamar. The track targeted Ross’s chart history and included the now-infamous economy class line. Ross responded swiftly with “Champagne Moments,” escalating the beef by questioning Drake’s authenticity.
While fans continue to speculate on the meaning behind the airport photos, Ross has remained silent on the matter. He is currently preparing for his upcoming orchestral show in Atlanta on June 12, which will celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Port of Miami.
