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Have you ever wondered what your favorite celebrities are reading? Whether it’s timeless classics or trendy bestsellers you can’t put down, welcome to Page-Turners. Here are the books from stars that will captivate, inspire, and keep you up all night. Warning: Your TBR pile will get long soon.
When it comes to reading, rapper Rick Ross prefers good nonfiction books.
“When I’m reading a book, I’m trying to play some kind of game,” the rapper, whose new book Renaissance of a Boss is out now, tells Page Six.
The music executive added, “I study the movements of great people who have inspired me. There is so much wisdom to be found in their stories.”
Read below for six must-read books recommended by Mr. Ross.
“Robert Greene is the Machiavelli of hip-hop, and his 1999 cult classic The 48 Laws of Power is his magnum opus. Even before I opened the book, my peers were always quoting the laws. They were real street dudes fresh out of prison who said it was their favorite book. Once I picked it up, I understood the hype. It teaches timing, patience, how to read people, and how to move without showing your emotions. Your hands.”
“I’ve followed Iron Mike’s career from the time he first won the heavyweight title at the age of 20 to his fight with Jake Paul on Netflix at the age of 58. His story is one of as many tribulations as it is many triumphs, and Mike doesn’t criticize or gloss over any of that in his 600-page memoir. If you can get Rozay to read a 600-page book, you know it’s a good one.”
“Kobe was obsessed with greatness. If his five championship rings don’t convince you of that, his book will reveal his will. And if you can’t do that, you might just be a hater.”
“If you want to know who inspired the smash hit single “BMF (Blowin Money Fast),” which Complex just named my best song, look no further than Big Meech and BMF. Told from a journalist’s perspective. This book tells the story of two young brothers who moved from Detroit to Atlanta and took over the streets and nightlife scene, a presence that for a moment seemed larger than life itself, until federal authorities caught on.
“I’ve always had a natural affinity for Nike. If you don’t believe me, just check out my sneaker closet. But reading Phil Knight’s ‘Shoe Dog’ gave me a whole new appreciation for the $65 billion empire he built at a time when no one knew if it was going to work or not. I love stories like this because I see that same entrepreneurial spirit within myself.”
“I consider myself a master of self-promotion. So what kind of master would I be if I hadn’t recommended my new book, The Renaissance Of A Boss, to you? It’s a must-have for every artist, creator, and dreamer around the world.”
