Rick Ross’s new music video for “Champagne Moments” has arrived, taking a decidedly stripped-down approach compared to his usual opulent visuals.
The video eschews elaborate sets and narratives, instead placing Rozay regally on a stool in an airplane hangar. The backdrop features markers of luxury – classic cars and bottles of his Belaire Rosé and Bumbu rum endorsements. This creates a visual of both scarcity and wealth and serves as a stage for Ross to launch direct lyrical attacks at Drake, his one-time collaborator turned nemesis in rhyme.
The focus is firmly on the song’s content, a continuation of Ross’s feud with Drake. The lyrics trade barbs about Drake’s alleged use of ghostwriters, cosmetic surgery, and past legal issues.
The video’s minimalist aesthetic has garnered a mixed response.
“Champagne Moments” prioritizes lyrical content over the elaborate visuals that often accompany Rick Ross’s music. Whether this is a deliberate and effective strategy or a missed opportunity for a more impactful music video remains a matter of interpretation.
