Rick Ross Car, Bike Show Face Backlash with Ross Laughing Off Complaints

Jun 07, 2024 12:16 AM EDT

BLACK CLASSIC CARS ON SHOW ON A GRASS FIELD — (Photo : PEXELS/Soly Moses)

Rick Ross recently hosted his highly anticipated annual Car & Bike Show . While the event seemed to run smoothly, a wave of discontent has emerged post-event with numerous attendees expressing dissatisfaction and requesting refunds. The Car & Bike, held on Saturday, June 1, attracted a sizable crowd exceeding 12,000 individuals at his impressive Georgia property known as "The Promised Land."

Rick Ross Car & Bike Show

Rick Ross Car & Bike Show official website, stated that the exhibition featured a display of luxury automobiles and motorcycles from several states, along with celebrity appearances, live acts, and fine dining. $250 got you general admission tickets, and $500 got you VIP parking.

Onsite ticket purchases were unavailable, necessitating visitors to secure their tickets online beforehand. Despite the vast venue, attendees had grievances about enduring lengthy wait times in queues, with some expressing frustration over being unable to gain entry.

According to XXL Mag, Rozay held his Rick Ross Car & Bike Show at his estate in Fayetteville, Georgia, on June 1. More than 12,000 people attended the event. Even with the large attendance, Ross's Instagram photos about the event received criticism in the comments area from people who were not happy.

What People Say

Critics expressed their discontent with the event organization through various comments. One individual lamented, the fact that tickets were sold, yet people who journeyed over 7+ hours were turned away is bad business & a reason not to support this again.

One unhappy patron described how they had to stand in line for five hours in order to board a bus, just to find out that there were no more wristbands available, thus they were unable to board without one. They characterized the entire procedure as chaotic, pointing up problems with the shuttle service, finding and accessing the parking lot after the event, and confusion about the inaccurate address that sent guests to the wrong place.

This individual expressed that this would be their first and last encounter with such an ordeal. Another individual shared their disappointment, mentioning that they missed the opportunity to enter the venue due to complications with the shuttle services and extensive queues.

Despite investing their hard-earned money, they were left feeling let down by the outcome of the event. Additionally, according to XXL Mag, Rick Ross planned his most recent Car & Bike Show following complaints raised during the event the year before.

Before the 2023 showcase, locals had petitioned the city to deny Ross' permit application because they were worried about noise disturbances and traffic congestion from the first car show in 2022. After discussions between the city officials and Rozay's attorneys, the show was eventually allowed to go ahead as scheduled.

Ross Reaction and More on Car & Bike Show

According to a report from All HipHop, despite the feedback received, Ross responded playfully to the criticisms on Instagram on Sunday, June 2 by sharing a TMZ article detailing the complaints. The MMG leader dismissed the negativity, emphasizing that the event held significant historical value and expressed his anticipation for replicating the achievement in 2025.

Another individual his experience, expressing their enjoyment of the show once they gained entry. Despite their positive experience inside, they recounted waiting for three hours for a shuttle and an additional hour to depart, despite bypassing the line.

Criticisms included the lack of crowd management, insufficient restroom facilities, poor organization overall, minimal medical assistance, absence of water stations, among other grievances. They concluded by suggesting that the event could have been significantly improved with better planning and execution.

Reported by Fox 5 Atlanta, the event organizers had implemented strict measures for this year's event. They enforced a policy prohibiting parking or cruising in the neighboring areas. Additionally, attendees were informed that weapons were strictly prohibited on the premises, with any confiscated items being handed over to the sheriff's office as per protocol.