Rick Ross is continuing to deny allegations that he has fabricated his past as a drug kingpin which has been the talk of the Internet since Ross was exposed as having worked as a correctional officer in 1997.

In an exclusive interview with Don Diva Mag, Rick Ross says that the words he rhymes in his music are based on his own life experiences and denies that he has tried to hide his true past from his fans.

“When I’m making my music and talking about blow, it’s because I did it, when I say I’m rich off cocaine it’s because I did it.” said Rick Ross.”I never tried to hide my past, I put my name inside of all my CDs. My company has my SS number. I could have put a company name.”

In regards to claims by incarcerated drug kingpin Freeway Ricky Ross that Rick Ross had stolen his name in an attempt to create a false identity, the rapper said his music was real and he didn’t need to give an explanation for his actions.

“I never ratted on a nigga, I never prosecuted a nigga, I never locked up a nigga” he said, adding. “I always felt being the man that I am and the boss that I am I never owed a ni**a an explanation. Every man gotta look his kids in the eye and have a reason for feeding them or not. For that sole reason I believed in the death penalty for rats and informants.”

Rick Ross’ third solo album “Deeper Than Rap” is scheduled to hit stores later this year.