Remy Ma Renames ‘The Biggest Boss’ Movie After Rick Ross Threatens Lawsuit

Remy Ma ’s streaming platform has renamed an upcoming movie originally titled The Biggest Boss after being threatened with legal action from the biggest boss himself, Rick Ross . Ross’ lawyer sent Ma a cease-and-desist letter on Feb. 26. In the letter, he complained about a trailer for a movie titled The Biggest Boss that was posted on Instagram by Remy Network, a streaming platform launched by the Bronx rapper last fall.

An apparent reference to Ross’ nickname that originated from his hit 2008 song “The Boss,” the film tells the story of a prison guard who decides to become a rapper. This storyline is similar to Ross’ own trajectory, as the rapper worked as a correctional officer in Florida before entering the music industry. “The Boss” could also be heard in the background of the trailer.

“Not only is Ross not profiting from his own tradename and musical work, but also, viewers encountering the trailer are being confused into believing that Ross has approved or is in some way affiliated with the movie,” wrote Ross’ attorney Leron Rogers in...