In late 2013, anticipation began to build for Rick Ross' sixth studio album Mastermind.

After launching Maybach Music Group and signing artists like Meek Mill and Wale, the hottest MC in the game released the most anticipated album of 2012, God Forgives I Don't which was released in July and sold 220,000 copies in its first week, becoming his 4th #1 Soundscan debut and his biggest first week sales to date. The project included top hits such as 'Touch'N You' featuring Usher, 'So Sophisticated' featuring Meek Mill, and the fan favorite 'Diced Pineapples' featuring Drake & Wale.