Rick Ross Girlfriend: Who Is Jazzma Kendrick and What We Know About Their Relationship?
Rick Ross is facing domestic violence-related charges in Florida after his former girlfriend, model and content creator Jazzma Kendrick, publicly accused the rapper of physical abuse.
Kendrick spoke about the alleged abuse in a series of Instagram Stories on Sept. 26, 2026. She shared photographs showing what appeared to be an injury to her lip and alleged that Ross was responsible for it. She also described the relationship in deeply personal terms, saying she eventually left after the alleged incident.
Days later, Ross was arrested by Miami Beach police on charges that include felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery. However, authorities have not publicly confirmed that the charges stem from Kendrick’s allegations, and that distinction is important as the legal case moves forward.
Ross, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts, has denied the allegations through his attorney. His lawyer, Bradley Horenstein, said the accusations are false and maintained that Ross is innocent.
Jazzma Kendrick Accuses Rick Ross of Physical Abuse
Kendrick first brought renewed attention to her relationship with Ross when she posted a series of messages and photographs on Instagram.
The 39-year-old model responded to an Instagram user who complimented her appearance and referenced Ross. Kendrick replied that, in her words, Ross “saw a punching bag.”
She later posted photographs of her lip that appeared swollen or injured. One photograph was accompanied by a caption saying it showed the day Ross allegedly injured her lip and the day she decided to leave the relationship.
Kendrick also shared a longer message about relationships and physical violence. She said that a man who puts his hands on a woman does not truly love her and urged others experiencing violence to leave.
She did not publicly provide a precise date for the alleged assault in those posts. She also did not explain every circumstance surrounding the injury.
PEOPLE reported that Ross did not immediately respond to its request for comment when Kendrick made the allegations public.
Rick Ross Has Been Arrested in Miami Beach
The allegations were followed by a significant legal development.
Rick Ross was arrested by Miami Beach police early Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. According to jail and court records cited by news organizations, he was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center at approximately 6:10 a.m.
Ross faces two charges: one felony count of battery by strangulation and one misdemeanor count of battery. Both charges are classified as involving domestic violence.
His bond was listed at $6,000 in total, consisting of $5,000 for the felony charge and $1,000 for the misdemeanor charge.
An arraignment is scheduled for Oct. 22.
The arrest itself does not establish guilt. The charges remain allegations, and Ross will have the opportunity to contest them through the court process.
Are the Arrest and Kendrick’s Allegations Connected?
At this point, that connection has not been officially established in the available public records.
The timing has drawn attention because Ross’s arrest came only days after Kendrick publicly accused him of physical abuse. However, reporting based on information available after the arrest noted that authorities had not immediately disclosed the identity of the alleged victim or detailed exactly what incident resulted in the charges.
It was also not immediately clear whether Kendrick’s allegations and the criminal case involve the same incident.
That distinction is important because social media allegations and criminal charges are separate matters unless investigators or court records establish a direct connection.
Authorities were seeking to obtain and release additional information about the incident behind the charges.
Rick Ross’s Lawyer Denies the Allegations
Ross’s attorney has pushed back against the claims.
Bradley Horenstein said the allegations against the rapper were false and maintained that his client was innocent. He also indicated that the facts would emerge as the legal process continued.
Ross’s defense comes as the rapper prepares for his next court appearance.
For now, there has been no finding of guilt against him. The upcoming court proceedings are expected to provide more information about the charges, evidence and circumstances surrounding the case.
The distinction between an accusation, an arrest and a conviction is particularly important in a case that has received significant attention online.
Rick Ross and Jazzma Kendrick’s Relationship Timeline
Ross and Kendrick have had an on-and-off relationship that has attracted attention since 2025.
The pair were publicly linked by August 2025, when they appeared together at a Florida event connected to Ross’s RR22 luxury accessories collection. Photographs from the event showed the two together and sharing a kiss.
Their relationship later went through a breakup.
According to reporting cited by PEOPLE, Kendrick publicly confirmed their separation in September 2025 after an Instagram user asked about Ross. She responded that they had broken up.
The relationship later resumed.
Ross and Kendrick appeared together again in 2026, including at the BET Awards in June. Their public appearances suggested that they had reconciled after their earlier split.
The couple continued to attract attention through the summer. They were last photographed together publicly in August 2026, according to PEOPLE’s report.
Their relationship history is now being examined again following Kendrick’s allegations and Ross’s arrest.
Kendrick Says She Left After the Alleged Incident
One of the clearest parts of Kendrick’s social media posts was her statement that she left Ross after the alleged injury.
She shared an image of her lip and described it as the day Ross allegedly “busted” her lip and the day she left.
Kendrick did not provide a detailed account of the alleged confrontation in the posts. Instead, she focused much of her message on the decision to leave a relationship after physical violence.
Her comments also appeared aimed at other people who might be experiencing similar situations. She warned against giving someone another opportunity after an alleged physical assault.
Because the claims have not been tested in court, they remain allegations at this stage.
What Charges Does Rick Ross Face?
The charges listed against Ross are serious but do not themselves prove that the alleged conduct occurred.
According to available jail and court information, he faces felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery charges, both classified as domestic violence-related. His total bond was listed at $6,000, and his next scheduled court date is Oct. 22.
Further details about the alleged incident were not immediately available following the arrest.
Authorities had not initially disclosed the precise location, date or circumstances of the incident that resulted in the charges. That information could become clearer as the arrest report and court proceedings move forward.
Who Is Jazzma Kendrick?
Jazzma Kendrick is a model, content creator and real estate professional who has maintained a public presence online.
Her relationship with Ross brought additional attention to her social media activity, particularly after the pair began appearing publicly together.
Kendrick has also been open about aspects of her personal life through social media. Her recent posts about the alleged abuse were more serious than the couple’s earlier public appearances and quickly became part of the broader news surrounding Ross.
Her allegations have received renewed attention because they were made shortly before Ross’s arrest.
Still, the available reporting does not establish that every claim made on social media is part of the criminal case against Ross.
Rick Ross Has Built a Long Music Career
Rick Ross is one of the best-known figures in modern hip-hop.
Born William Leonard Roberts II, he built his career around music and later expanded into business ventures. He is known for songs including “Hustlin'” and is the founder of Maybach Music Group.
Ross has spent roughly two decades as a major name in the music industry and has maintained a strong connection to the Miami area.
His latest legal situation comes at a very different moment from the public image associated with his music career.
What Happens Next?
The next major step in the case is Ross’s scheduled arraignment on Oct. 22.
Until then, more information may emerge through court filings, police records and statements from the people involved.
For Kendrick, her public allegations have placed renewed focus on the former couple’s relationship and the circumstances surrounding their breakup. For Ross, the criminal case will now move through the legal system, where the allegations will be addressed through formal proceedings.
The most important facts remain that Kendrick has publicly alleged physical abuse, Ross’s attorney has denied the allegations, and Ross has been arrested on separate domestic violence-related charges that have not yet been publicly established as connected to Kendrick’s claims.
As the case develops, further court records and official statements are expected to provide a clearer picture of what happened and whether the allegations made by Kendrick are connected to the charges now facing the rapper.
