Rick Ross remains optimistic, no matter the end result of criminal charges hanging over his head. The 38-year-old rap star briefly spoke about his assault case during the 2015 BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., last weekend. 

“We’re staying positive right now, staying focused,” Ross told Hip Hop Wired, without elaborating. Since the incident is still a pending legal matter, he opted not to say more about the allegations, and instead turned the topic to his music.  

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The Maybach Music Group boss was arrested on kidnapping, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery charges in June for allegedly attacking a groundskeeper employed at his Georgia home. He was released close to a week later after posting $2 million bail, and a judge recently lifted a restriction allowing Ross to travel for work.

Meanwhile, 50 Cent is still laughing at Ross’s expense. On Labor Day, Fif Instagrammed a photo with a man he claims to be Ross’s victim.

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