"Free Enterprise" is the opening track of Rick Ross's eighth studio album, , released on December 4, 2015. The song features soulful vocals from John Legend and is known for its smooth, piano-driven production and politically charged lyrics. Key Music Video Details
Rick Ross described the record's feel as leaving the mind "completely open," suggesting it feels like being in "church" with a hint of marijuana in the air.
The track was produced by a team of regular collaborators including , Tarik Azzouz , and DJ Khaled . "Free Enterprise" is the opening track of Rick
Released the day after the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the video features Ross performing in front of an upside-down American flag.
The official music video, premiered as a WorldStarHipHop (WSHH) exclusive on November 10, 2016, is a powerful visual directed by . The track was produced by a team of
Beyond politics, the video highlights issues in the criminal justice system, concluding with statistics on the high incarceration rates of African American men. Production and Credits
The song contains a notable "lyrical assassination" of Donald Trump, with Ross rapping, "Assassinate Trump like I'm Zimmerman". Ross later clarified that the line was metaphorical and he does not advocate for actual violence. The official music video, premiered as a WorldStarHipHop
The song features melodic repetitions of the word "amazing" by John Legend, set against a soulful backdrop of piano and live-style instrumentation.