Deeper Than Rap is the third album by American rapper Rick Ross. It was released on April 21, 2009, by Slip-n-Slide Records, Maybach Music Group and Def Jam Recordings. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2008 to 2009, with additional production handled by the Inkredibles, the Runners, DJ Toomp and Drumma Boy. Guests on the album include Nas, Avery Storm, Foxy Brown and Ne-Yo, among others. During the album's development, some controversy arose over the release of photos, showing Ross working as a correctional officer during his ongoing feud with rapper 50 Cent.