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Police: Man Shouted 'I Don't Care Who Your Daddy Is' Before Attacking Rick Ross' Son
Police say Don Roberts, 20, threatened and struck William Roberts III before an arrest on aggravated assault and battery charges.
- Daytona Beach Police arrested 20-year-old Don Roberts III on Oct. 16 for allegedly threatening and pistol-whipping William Roberts III, son of rapper Rick Ross, outside Bethune-Cookman University on Oct. 11.
- The confrontation reportedly stemmed from a dispute involving a woman, with the suspect shouting, "I don't care who your daddy is, I'll kill you right here," before striking him on the head.
- William Roberts III reported the incident the following day, identifying Don Roberts III through a photographic lineup after initially delaying contact with police because he was in fear.
- Don Roberts III faces two felony charges of aggravated assault and battery with a deadly weapon, pleading not guilty on Oct. 19 with a bond hearing set for Wednesday, Oct. 21.
- Although once on the 2025 BCU football roster, a school spokesperson confirmed William Roberts III was dismissed from the program prior to the 2026 season for disciplinary reasons.
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Rick Ross’ son says man pistol-whipped him, threatened to kill him
The son of famous rapper Rick Ross, who played football at Bethune-Cookman University, told Daytona Beach police a man pointed a gun at him, threatened to kill him and then struck him in the head with the firearm, according to a police report.
‘I’ll kill you right here!’ Son of Rapper Rick Ross pistol-whipped in Daytona Beach, police say
A report from Daytona Beach police shows William Roberts III, a tight end at Bethune-Cookman University and the son of rapper Rick Ross, told them he was threatened and pistol-whipped near campus. The report says it happened on Oct. 11th. Police say Roberts told them he was talking to a woman when a man got out of a car, pointed a handgun at him, and threatened to kill him before pistol-whipping him and taking off. Roberts told police it may hav…
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