Ace Hood: From The Hood To The High Life (VIDEO)

Signed to DJ Khaled's label, We the Best Music Group as well as Def Jam Recordings, "Hustle Hard" rapper Ace Hood is one of the hardest working MCs in the game! 

SET SWAG: Ace Hood & Rick Ross On Set Of "Realist Living" (PHOTOS)

Although we distinguish Ace Hood to be yet another successful rapper who collabs with some of the best in the business, we often forget what it takes for some of these rappers to get to where they are today.

Ace's latest album Blood, Sweat & Tears is a very real indication of what he has been through ... and it hasn't been an easy road!

Ace Hood & Rick Ross "The Realist Living" (NEW VIDEO)

Having dealt with family tribulations, personal struggles, and the pressure of not becoming just another "black stereotype," is what kept him going.  

Ace Hood sits down with GlobalGrind's own Sharon Carpenter to discuss his journey from the hood to the high life! Check it out in the video above.