Rick Ross Death Threats From Gangster Disciples Go Viral; Rapper in Hiding?

Rick Ross says he's not hiding from gang members who made death threats against him, despite a video that went viral a few weeks ago and put him on notice.

Self-proclaimed members of Chicago-based Gangster Disciples demanded, on YouTube, that Rick Ross cut a check for GD founder Larry Hoover ... or else.

Rick Ross Death Threat

Rick Ross then canceled the remaining dates on his tour.

The Chicago Police Department took the video seriously enough to launch an investigation into the matter, but no arrests have been made as of this post.

Ross, who recently brawled with Young Jeezy at the BET Hip Hop Awards, also claims that he canceled his tour due to bad promoting, not the video.

Ross defiantly said he's not afraid to go to Chicago, adding of himself, "Rick Ross is a boss. You can't cancel a Ricky Ross show without Ricky Ross' permission."

Bet you the dudes in the above clip might beg to differ.