Rapper, singer and author Russ discusses music, creativity, business and independent thinking in a wide-ranging discussion for “Mavericks with Ari Melber,” a series of interviews with leading artists, musicians and cultural icons. The two also discuss Russ’s marijuana business and related advocacy; his views on hip hop’s relationship with mafia films; controversies in the music industry from unfair contracts to alleged fake streaming; and several references to Russ’s lyrics also arise over the course of the conversation, filmed in Atlanta. Note: This video contains adult language. (This interview is from MSNBC’s “The Beat with Ari Melber, a news show covering politics, law and culture airing nightly at 6pm ET on MSNBC. ).
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#Russ #Mavericks #AriMelber
Trust that you don’t control everything and trust the journey. 🥰
Ari, you are a good person.
Russ is just a king and that’s it.
Always Russ
It’s all on ur mind ❤️🙏🏻
Keep your self esteem high and put the work in.
so sorry Russ these dudes are so arrogant
Russ out here forced to teach a lesson lmao
Amazing interview, I send it to my kids…love the whole “delusional” concept
He is in his own LEVEL
Thats true “Despacito” the song was a hit since it was in all random playlists. 😏
Love it when this man does interviews
20:19 “doubt can’t exist in a creative mind” -russ👍🏾
Russ is a real one! Let em sleep. I hear you! 💯
Word up great interview perfect
mad respect
I don’t know Russ’s music, but I do know the mind. He is stoic even if he doesn’t know it. Know thyself…
Tuned in now,
Nothing but respect for Russ as a human being for always keeping it 💯
P.s. if you’re still giving out tickets and merch for that number one song,
Pick me 👋🏽👋🏽
That was an incredibly well done interview lol. Make a mug re think his whole career choice haha
I haven’t watched the whole video yet, just started watching but RUSS IS THE BEST !!!
Believe in yourself and be true to yourself.. the KING always speaks facts. I absolutely adore russ 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
RUSS SPEAKS FACTS ALWAYS..THAT GOES STRAIGHT TO THE HEAD