Rick Ross’s new album Teflon Don was released on yesterday (July 20), and it has truly been the hottest trending topic on twitter for like the last 2 days. Well, John Gotti’s grandson, Carmine Agnello, Â does not approve of Ross’s use of the name, saying that his grandfather paid his dues and earned that name. He may have Larry Hoover’s good graces, but its another playing field when it comes to the Italians. Â He also went on to say only in America can a man go from a correctional officer to Teflon Don…WOW.
Angelo recently said in an interview,
My grandfather paid his dues for that nickname. That was my grandfather’s life,†Agnello said.
John Gotti was dubbed the “Teflon Don†after winning acquittal after acquittal in the 1980s. He was finally convicted of murder and racketeering in 1992.
“He should have asked for permission. A standup, respectable guy would come and ask ‘If I could use the nickname,’†Agnello, who is trying to launch a music career under the name Carmine Gotti, said of Ross. “I think he’s a great artist, but you can’t just start calling yourself that to sell records …He wants to go for that whole image, but hey, be yourself.â€
“Only in America can you go from being a corrections officer to calling yourself Teflon Don,†Agnello said, noting Ross’ former career.
The choice of “Rick Ross†for his stage name also has gotten him in trouble.
Ross is being sued by ex-druglord Ricky (Freeway) Ross for using his name in a copyright infringement lawsuit.
Ross’ fascination with the mob didn’t start with the album he released Tuesday. His latest mixtapes, also released this year, were called “The Albert Anastasia EP†and “Carlo Gambino.†Both Anastasia and Gambino also were mob bosses.
Is this hate, considering he is an up and coming “rap” artist, or is this truly something to be upset about?
THIS NIGGA IS SOOOO FAKE!!!!! THAT ERRYBODY OF EVERY NATIONALITY IS CALLING HIS STUPID ASS OUT!!!! I’LL KEEP BUMPING MY ASS TO HIS MUSIC BUT I WOULDN’T COP HIS ALBUM NOT EVEN FROM A BOOTLEGGER FOR FREE!!!!!…….JENNY JONES!!!!!
If that was my granddad, I would be offended too.
Pay respect when its due. I feel that being these are the people whom inspired him why not do a lil somethin 4 them ya know
I agree with Agnello. How can a correction officer go from that to a don. Rick Ross is using these names to gain fame and make money. The right thing to do was to get permission from both the Gotti family and the Real Rick Ross.
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yea yea, as consumer, i dont care. As long as it sounds good, I with it. Go Ricky Rozay!
ITS A DAMN NAME, SOMEONE ALWAYS GOT SOMETHING TO SAT SHUT THE **** UP
I MEANT TO SAY ALWAYS GOT SOMETHING TO SAY LOL