Rick Ross takes to stage for his first time since being shot at

 

After a near death incident last month, Rick Ross is living large again.

Making his first public appearance since his Rolls-Royce was shot at in Ft. Lauderdale, the rapper took the stage at BET's Rip The Runway in New York City on Wednesday night at the Hammerstein Ballroom.

The 37-year-old showed off his tatted arms - and moobs - as he performed in a fitted vest and flashy red pants that hung below his bottom.

Since almost being hit by a bullet last month, it's become known that the full-figured song artist is still being threatened, and he isn't ignoring the danger he's in.

'We've learned cops have been guarding Ross at The London Hotel for the last few days,' TMZ reported.

After allegedly being targeted by a dangerous gang following his birthday celebration in Florida, the 'Hold Me Back' singer is taking advantage of law enforcement services to protect himself.