express gazette logo
The Express Gazette
Monday, September 28, 2026

Rick Ross's Ex-Girlfriend Accuses Rapper of Physical Abuse

Jazzma Kendrick claims the rapper treated her like a "punching bag" and shared photos of a busted lip.

US Politics • 2 hours ago
Rick Ross's Ex-Girlfriend Accuses Rapper of Physical Abuse

Jazzma Kendrick, the ex-girlfriend of rapper Rick Ross, has accused him of physical assault, stating that he treated her like a "punching bag." Kendrick, 39, shared her allegations over the weekend via Instagram Stories.

In a series of posts, Kendrick responded to a follower's direct message that complimented her appearance. She replied, "He saw a punching bag." Kendrick subsequently posted a close-up of her face, claiming it was taken "the day Rick busted my lip and the day I left," and showed a bloody injury on her upper lip.

"I don’t know a lot of things, but I do know that a man that puts his hands on me, is a man that never loved me and never will," Kendrick alleged. She further advised that "If a man hits you one time, he will do it again. Don’t give him the opportunity. Value your life and leave."

Kendrick did not specify when or where the alleged abuse occurred. Representatives for Rick Ross did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Ross, 50, has not publicly addressed Kendrick's claims. He did, however, post videos on social media showing him attending a Miami Dolphins game and relaxing by his pool.

Ross and Kendrick reportedly went public with their relationship in August 2025. While Kendrick announced a breakup via Instagram the following month, the couple were seen together again by June and made their red carpet debut at the 2026 BET Awards. It is unclear when they separated again.

The rapper, born William Leonard Roberts II, has five children with three different women.


Sources