William Roberts III, the son of rapper Rick Ross and Tia Kemp, is headed to Bethune-Cookman College.
Taking to Instagram on Saturday (Jan. 27), the 18-year-old revealed his choice to hitch the HBCU. His mom, Tia, shared her pleasure on Instagram, saying, “Dedicated. Let’s go, Wild Cats! God is the best!!”
Roberts III caught the eye of faculty recruiters early on as a freshman in highschool. Again in 2021, he acquired affords from notable establishments corresponding to Miami, Syracuse, Florida Worldwide, Texas A&M, Colorado, and Albany State.
Regardless of Energy 5 affords from notable faculties like Colorado, Marshall, Florida Worldwide, and Miami, Roberts finally selected to hitch Bethune-Cookman College.
Roberts’ dedication to the Daytona Seashore HBCU additional solidifies his household’s reference to Traditionally Black Schools and Universities.
Notably, Rick Ross himself attended Albany State on a soccer scholarship after graduating from Miami Carol Metropolis Senior Excessive College. With a suggestion on the desk from Albany State, a Division II HBCU within the SIAC, Roberts III had the prospect to comply with in his father’s footsteps.
St. Thomas Aquinas, the place Roberts III has performed his highschool ball, is famend for being one of many prime soccer faculties within the nation. The Aquinas Raiders haven’t solely dominated the highschool soccer scene however have additionally persistently produced NFL expertise.
Since 2012, a formidable 18 former gamers from St. Thomas Aquinas have been drafted into the NFL, highlighting the varsity’s dedication to excellence in each lecturers and athletics.
St. Thomas Aquinas head coach Roger Harriott expressed his admiration for Roberts again in 2021, stating, “Will’s dimension, power, and athleticism have enabled him to play some high quality time this season and begin a few video games. He’s a particularly proficient participant and a well-rounded, character-oriented particular person. His greatest days are forward of him.”