A short video of Rick Ross speaking to cameras after his Oct. 1 release from a Miami-Dade jail went viral, with the artist denying domestic-violence allegations and riffing about weekend travel and pasta. Police and court records show he was arrested that morning in Miami Beach on charges including felony battery by strangulation; he has pleaded not guilty.
What happened
On Oct. 1, 2026, Miami Beach police arrested Rick Ross (legal name William Leonard Roberts II) on charges of felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery stemming from an alleged Aug. 28 incident described in an arrest affidavit. He surrendered that morning and later bonded out; a judge ordered him to stay away from the accuser. Reporting varies on the bond amount: ABC News and the Washington Post cite $5,000, while WSVN lists a total of $6,000 across the two charges.
The viral clip
A clip shared widely shows Ross telling reporters outside the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, “I’m totally innocent of these fabricated allegations,” and mentioning travel to Dubai and Paris before adding a line about eating “rigatoni with heavy marinara.” WSVN’s on-site report and footage document those remarks as he left jail. A repost by @fearedBuck drew 5,372,806 views in the past week, but the short clip doesn’t capture the full exchange.
Allegations and response
According to the affidavit summarized by multiple outlets, a woman reported on Sept. 29 that Ross struck her and restricted her breathing by twisting the collar of her hoodie; she provided photos of injuries. Local coverage identified the accuser as a former girlfriend, though the Post noted the court document did not name her. Ross denied the allegations in the jailhouse remarks and through attorneys who said he is being wrongfully accused. These remain allegations, and Ross has entered a not guilty plea.
What’s next
WSVN reports a court date on Oct. 22, 2026. We’ll monitor filings and any official updates from the court, Miami Beach Police, or Ross’s legal team.
Rick Ross
Miami recording artist. Clips of his public appearances circulate widely on social platforms.