Diggy Simmons & Russell Simmons II interview "Growing Up Hip Hop" Premiere in NYC

Diggy Simmons and Russell Simmons II interview at the premiere of WE tv’s new docu-series "Growing Up Hip Hop" red carpet event held at Haus in New York, NY December 10, 2015 - Interview by Judith Solis
Growing Up Hip Hop follows the next generation of hip hop royalty as they attempt to step outside the shadow of their famous families. Music legends Damon Dash, Rev. Run, Russell Simmons, Master P, El DeBarge and Pepa are always nearby as each up-and-comer tries to build their own life and fortune in careers ranging from music to acting and fashion. At every turn they are challenged with maintaining their own identity while evolving the hip-hop sound and culture they come from. www.wetv.com/shows/growing-up-...
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[@xcrystalcutiex1788]

omg that "yup" part had me dying

[@babyfacejules2030]

xCrystal Cutiex 😂😂😭😭😭

[@Kayloveyoumoore]

Me too! 😂😂😂

[@albertbringas2215]

Lmaoooo

[@sandersjr90]

😂😂

[@rachelsoulsings6188]

😂😂😂.....why, awww he's sweet! Good for him

[@chocolatedonutthunder6041]

I think Russy was low key fed up with the interviewer becuz she ONLY talked to Diggy.

[@deljean]

Charlene Chocolate Thunder of course lmao

[@chocolatedonutthunder6041]

It was rude to me.

[@katrinaodegbesan7754]

I don't think she was only talking to Diggy. I was watching her mic and listening. She put her questions to both but Diggy kept dominating. That is why she had to direct a question just to him to allow him in. He act like that embarrassed older sibling like "imma handle this cause you gonna make us look bad". Lol. He kinda looked around like he was nervous when Russ talked. He hoping that he don't embarrass him. Lol

[@michaeljackson178]

Was about to say that. You can tell hes irritated

[@young301kid]

Chocolate Donut Thunder right

[@viralvideosusa4]

Bro when russell started talking lmaoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@ItsSoLikeSabrina]

😂😂

[@Mileswayv]

I almost had a heart attack bruh

[@TheeAntisocialXxtrovert]

OMG! Lmfao I'm literally in tears! 😂😂😂😭😭😭

[@ChaChaChooch]

+ViralVideos Usa LOOL i knoww

[@lorealkids1989]

ViralVideos Usa Just now seeing this a yr later. At first i wasnt sure if he'd be able to get a word in. Then i saw ur comment first, and was like, ok wait. As soon as it came i was DONE! PETTYYYYY, LOL!! YALL HAVE GOT TO LEAVE RUSSY ALONE!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@1017Keara]

Awwww Russy going for Real Estate is really good !! wish him the best !

[@Dream-Me]

You can tell he not into the lime light it's refreshing that he's doing something a little different for a career he obviously wants success but isn't tryna go the rapper music producer route - good for him !

[@777_oracale]

Is he gay the little one that's doing real estate?

[@kayb6850]

+mekka moons no

[@sexykrabz4185]

mekka moons why do that matter ?

[@DjMayeM]

Rus went 0 to a 100 Real quick! YUP...

[@mattlaryea]

+★★★★★DJ M.A.Y.E.M.★★★★★ lol, dude made it short and sweet

[@yofolks3]

+★★★★★DJ M.A.Y.E.M.★★★★★ DAT NIGA BOUT 2 PUSH Trump 2 DA SIDE !!

[@81sexislim]

DJ SKILLACHI 🤣🤣🤣 I thought I was the only one that caught that

[@TruTestimony]

😂😂..zippa'dappa'dippa'do..YUP!

[@Nnnnnnnn4018]

DJ SKILLACHI I can't breath 😂😂😭

[@highkey_steeze]

Rus looked pissed af everytime diggy answer, watch his reaction he was lookin like "my nxgga can answer a fxxkin question!" Then cut his answer short with a "YUP!" 😂😂😂😂

[@deljean]

HighKey Steeze loool yes

[@nicolestewart622]

Yup! He was getting offended like "b@tch you see me! "

[@rsvp89]

I'm happy to see Russell Simmons II is using his brain and intelligence to pursue another career . The Entertainment Business is not for everyone and fame can be overwhelming. Smart Young Man

[@fightermma]

How's quarantine going for you?

[@rsvp89]

@@fightermma Quarantine has forced me to look at myself; I'm trying to figure out how to work on all these internal conflicts

[@fightermma]

@@rsvp89 Wow I like how deep you went with it. What are some of the internal struggles you have been struggling with? For me tge lockdown derailed me off of my progress but I'm trying to fix that all now.

[@rsvp89]

@@fightermma self esteem , mind chatter, dark thoughts, codependency, caring about what others think, ..... like, tryna find out who I am and all of that. My life has pretty much been a repeat of " the struggle " . Would love to make progress. I'm unhappy with myself tho. The biggest issue

[@fightermma]

@@rsvp89 Well you have already taken a big step by acknowledging that you have problems instead of acting like there's nothing wrong like most people do. The first step is acknowledgment. One must accept who they truly are in order to be who they truly want to be. The second step is making a plan. Write down all of the problems and character flaws you would like to fix. Then think about these problems and the best course of action to fix them. After contemplating the best way to deal with these issues write down how you plan to tackle these issues. Thirdly execute the plan. Implement your plan in real life. Take the theory and turn it in to action. Understand that Rome wasn't built in a day and that it will take time to change behavioral patterns that have been ingrained in you for years. Understand that it is okay to fail. Failure is part of the process. Most people take numerous attempts before they change totally. It can be a slow grinding process. Very rarely people change at the first attempt. Each failed attempt is another step closer to finally changing completely. Failure is kind of like that check point in video game that you reach. When you try again you don't start right from the beginning but at the checkpoint just before you failed. Fourthly enjoy the fruits of your labour. Always remind yourself how great you are doing and how far you have come. Be your own personal fan.

[@stanleyb2320]

Russ went from the annoying little brother to having the astute voice and going into real estate. GROWTH

[@Mozes316]

Russ had that memorized for hours just waiting to get it all out. Yup!

[@SurahOnline]

Aww Russ has grown up sooooo much!! ☺️

[@user-cn6hv8nt9h]

rightnowimworkingongettingmyrealestatelicensesoimreallyexcitedaboutthatyup

[@Kayloveyoumoore]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@crystalmitchell990]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Tadonlove]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@supadigga]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😵⚰️👻

[@mikejenkins4585]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@deljean]

LOL Russy look agitated AF because he can't get a chance to talk😭

[@graceross3336]

Diggy is growing up to be a handsome young man

[@FateOfTheElephant]

Exposue to celebrity at a young age made Russy self conscious. He was young and being himdelf and too many people judged him negatively hence his shyness or fear of publicity. You can tell he is processing in his mind how he will be perceived and judged 💔

[@DuckGoddies]

FateOfTheElephant deadass its really not funny

[@misst7923]

@@DuckGoddies honestly makes me think a little bit more at the things i laugh at.

[@DuckGoddies]

Miss T facts

[@tee-teerowles7798]

🎯🎯🎯

[@shellyreynolds8948]

She has absolutely NO skills. BOTH brothers were there so she should've spoken with THEM! Not just him foolish woman.

[@Noiz503]

right now I'm just working on getting my real estate license, yup!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@Mike-ci5io]

😂

[@tamekawilliams8541]

😂😂😂😂

[@johnicquaferguson]

He was a bit annoyed by then lmao

[@indellindel9334]

And diggy trying not to laugh 😂

[@EBAKAFAME15]

Russ has anxiety when it comes to talking to people. I can tell bc I used to be just like that. I still get like that sometimes though.

[@Litterboxcrewcleaner]

Watched these boys grow for 6 yrs 😓🧡💯🗣🎤🎤💯

[@superblackman23]

This chick only gave russy 8 seconds while diggy had the whole video smh

[@tytheeblaiseR]

She had a thing for him, a woman talks to who she loves n wanna talk to she dint feel russy coz she was overwhelmed by diggy

[@tytheeblaiseR]

Its a woman thing

[@ezwiderbeatz5590]

Diggy took control and hes actually an artist and that's a industry event and clearly russ was nervous and not very good verbally as u heard how he responded with a awkward yup at the end....it shows why he got 8 secs lol hes not promoting music or anything hes just a norm kid

[@rudeboyspeaks2468]

lil Russ was so nervous but it's all good brotha u doing big things!!!! ✌🏽

[@sparklejan3]

Seem s like he wanted to talk.

[@NANotApplicable]

It’s just his jackass brother not letting him answer.

[@crystalmitchell990]

sparkle hughes I agree I think he diid want to day something. Russ was my favorite on the show back in the day.

[@arttaviajones9964]

Vanessa DLC 😂😂💀

[@ryanboyd100]

Russy was cool at first, then he started looking around, repositioning his stance, then after that 4th puff that was it!!

[@WolfKierra]

This comment got me hollering😭😭!!!

[@sevenwilliams6225]

I love this family. I still watch Run's House every day. I'm so proud of the children who are grown and I love, admire, and respect Mr Run and this Wife

[@philipagyapong2883]

Russ had always been awkward from a young age I would love to see him grow in confidence

[@MOODIE1985]

aww don't see Russell that often, so good seeing him out with his bro, so cute too

[@Clayshawn]

Russ was looking like getting pissed with diggy answering all the question especially toward the ends

[@Happyflower_gyal]

Russy got her right together

[@liftedtolifebydannab]

OMG Russ II is so quiet and so cute!!!

[@chicoval8451]

Na they didn’t let him Speak

[@freddiefelder7121]

The baby boys all grown up We see you Diggy and Russ 💪🏽💪🏽

[@MomoTaylorJa]

Russ looks older than Diggy

[@playmamii]

I thought he was up until now

[@Ros_always7]

That cool Russy going for Real estate me too as well

[@krxwnvxk3432]

Yup

[@kanarip8798]

@@krxwnvxk3432 🤣🤣🤣

[@pamelahoward1899]

She was a very bad interviewer. It's been my observation, that any good interviewer, will always defer to each person to make sure that they are included. All she had to do was direct a question to Russy and ask him what he thought or how he felt about it since he was standing there and was certainly a part of and had insight into each question that she was asking. Very poor journalism.

[@YaboiTL]

She starts off "so guyS, tell us about yourselves " not once did she single any one out, she cant make ppl talk

[@Wendy7496]

Agree

[@beyondthislif]

Agreed but he should've included his brother.

[@kayc.5213]

Inexperienced reporter? Millennials...So many have bad attitudes...Diggy seems to be one of the few exceptions

[@geraldjordan6419]

The interviewer throws shade on the low

[@notynoty7526]

+Gerald Jordan How so?

[@geraldjordan6419]

Just pay attention

[@notynoty7526]

Gerald Jordan I watched it...that's why I said 'how so"? I didn't see any shade.

[@geraldjordan6419]

watch her interview other guess like Boogie Dash for example in the beginning of the interview

[@crystalmitchell990]

Russ was ready to bounce!!

[@Primo0897]

Lol Rus jus in the back round letting his brother do all the talking . But it did look like Rus wanted to talk too but it’s like he just stoped himself. But when the lady asked him a question he just kept it nice and simple lol

[@kat396]

damn she did not even let russy talk lol as soon as he said he is in real estate....

[@I.Kill.Everything]

every second he look like he ready to answer a question

[@lastella1994]

I like them both soo much.

[@pey__chan]

Russie is without a doubt the goofiest one in the family, hardest to take seriously, etc. But I promise he will have more consistent, sustained success than any of his siblings. They're all chasing a spotlight that doesn't want them. But Russie is getting his realestatelicenseyup.

[@krxwnvxk3432]

Lmao

[@SGTWinchester85]

You seem so sure of your comment

[@40EastTrill]

Russ was always the true hustler out of all of them.

[@aim2beyou678]

🤣🤣🤣

[@TijasWorld]

I guess we can tell which brother was meant for the spotlight lol

[@albertbringas2215]

tee lovee yup

[@emilyflores4748]

Handsome boys

[@rosiefelder6542]

Wow these young men have really grown up I watch Rev Ron Family Hip Hop keep up the greatness

[@Tc-zk5tu]

Russy doing big thangs. He got the brains. We seen him grow up. Hahah.

[@CherthisInfo]

GO RUSS, GOOD FOR YOU!

[@neptunenpr3319]

Russel was like omg can i talk.. Yah he looks pretty focus. i love it

[@barbie17699]

Diggy has always done the talking. They good

[@globalprincess489]

Real estate is a very cool thing to get into. God bless those Brothers. Russy Simmons is very humble

[@neptunenpr3319]

well i need to working on my real estate license yep! thank u very much

[@SRT_Tone5]

He hasn’t even talked yet but waiting for it and I’m dead already!!!!

[@justbeinghonest1]

I am happy to see diggy

[@JayCoolFLOW]

o my god. this dude russ. lmao sounds like he can star in a cartoon

[@dystanysamuel8535]

Good! with Russell stepping out of the stop light.wish him the best !

[@briana1643]

Russ is low key cute yall needa stop😩

[@leeleerocks3616]

Wow I remember them whn they were lil boys I use to love watching that show forgot the name of it tho 😔

[@msladylibra8373]

Lee Lee Rocks Run's House

[@janaiholmes5501]

Well realistate will be a major business move, go ahead russy cause this music business is dark & shady!

[@jetlifejlee5155]

Russy lookin like Russell Westbrook😂😂😂

[@EpicGamingNL1]

"yup" lmfaoooo russel so social pressured

[@LikaKickedPuppy]

Russy eyebrows are on fleek! And proud that he's doing something he want.

[@LipstickOnMyTeeth]

Aww Russ is all grown up!

[@andreafoxx4034]

Run family are growing up diddy n russ look so handsome

[@tishafay]

Maybe it is just me, but I've watched "Run's House" from start to finish, and I've seen Run's Sunday's Supper's as well as "Rev Run's Around the World. Little Rus seemed like such a confident kid, but as he's gotten older he seems more nervous and doesn't make much eye contact. The rest of the family appears to be confident and independent, but Rus seems to be a little more sheltered and anti-social. I don't know him personally, only what I see on TV, so my perception may be poor. He seems like a well rounded teenager though.

[@ninosimone]

+Tisha Fay HE SENSE He's different now that he's a little older he's aware of how different he is and how the world would see him.

[@kiararashea8429]

I've noticed to

[@sparklejan3]

Joey seem the same way. His older brother.

[@patrickmartin2689]

Tisha Fay may not be confident in his looks and when the rest of his families around everyone wants pics of them because of what they got popping in these streets but real estate isn't going to sale magazine

[@LowLuvR117]

Tisha Fay like I said I think he’s either on the other side off the fence or he’s being sheltered or he’s special not so much autistic but something not sitting right oh well

[@BossLineForevermusic]

Russell seem like he didn't wanna be interviewed lol

[@lindamartial6348]

wow Russy was allways so serious Real Estate License Great.

[@tee-teerowles7798]

I was hoping to hear from Russy more!

[@dontfuckinbotherbitch6257]

Russell Simmons so gorgeous all Ron kids beautiful ,pleasant and respectful

[@80sbabyJuly]

Russ is so cute he reminds me of my bestie!

[@baddecision45]

Russ was like this b**** and the answer that question and said yep like b**** let me go we need to go

[@brianar3606]

Dang totally ignored Russell. Could've asked him alittle more about his career

[@coryjoseph2902]

Diggy is so cute !

[@ItsSoLikeSabrina]

dang they grew up

[@ItsSoLikeSabrina]

Greg V Comment wasn't needed thank you 😂😂😂

[@nikeboy3211]

Russ is 19. yo I thought I was older and I'm 17

[@LondonsPointOfView1]

Ikr. I grew up watching their show.. I can't believe they're older than me LOL they look young af. Russ is only 6 months older than me though

[@dl2310]

Yeah, Russy, get that practical foundation, brother. Also, keep singing. You have a great voice.

[@MartinGarcia-iz7ws]

Facccckkkkkk im dead 💀😂😂😂 "YUP" .... Lady: "oookay good for you" 👍

[@TheCupcake86]

Love Russy😍

[@missclemence9439]

Diggi fue un hombre muy bonito

[@torytakken5177]

His LIPS still ashy as hell like when he was little... YUP

[@omgitsdayy]

Tory Takken 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I'm weak

[@omgitsdayy]

Tory Takken it's tha "yup"😭

[@deljean]

Lol

[@MisSterious1987]

Crinnnnnnneeeeeeee😅😅😅😂😂😂😂😂

[@Centralislip631]

You foul for that one lol yup

[@jknava4353]

russell looks a lil weird ...a lil feminine is he getting his eyebrows done

[@chenellecuencas3374]

I was sayn the same thing!!

[@meccamarshall7052]

Jk Nava I thought the same thing...gay? doesn't matter either way. wish him the best!

[@Jennymule1]

I think he's just shy. Still cute though

[@mdsquadlife3571]

I was thkn he was gay honestly lol

[@Nienie007]

Mecca Marshall A man getting his eyebrows done is gay?

[@djjustice8772]

Rev run mc run is a icon run dmc one of the greatest of all time

[@bballqueen9496]

Honestly it’s the interviewers fault that Russy didn’t get to say anything because she should’ve put the mic in front of him from time to time

[@shygriff5078]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 this nigga russy dog got me fuckin crying

[@Juniorbriceno]

yup...

[@loveforthe90s]

How the hell are they only a year apart

[@babyjokagdfolk1373]

Im a girl first of all on my bf phone but this cat so dam fine

[@berniecemoore6036]

Hi men yaw finally grown 🌿💯👊🍺🚬👆👀 live it up

[@pey__chan]

Diggy's face during Russie's real estate license bit...

[@Jewel247247]

what happened to russell simmons II??????

[@JasonGafar]

I'm not gay, but I've always found Revernd Run's son to be so handsome. His daughters are also real fine! Lol.

[@brigittetaylor1646]

I love Russy.

[@lookhowshegobbledthat]

YUP ☝️😭

[@dedricdiamond88]

Let These Folk's Know Russ..... Having A Real Profession Outside Of Music Still Goes Far. The Entertainment Industry Isn't Everything.

[@nikkonikko8684]

Hey me not being comfortable on cam im letting diggy talk. Im cool. He got it

[@kerimarthaanderson2859]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@sky0069]

handsome and smart

[@slimtina]

Bruhhhh what filter Russy wearing

[@mrsmichelleg]

Slim M ..lol😭😂

[@leasirenee6327]

Slimtina Marshall 🤣🤣

[@sequansadler3111]

At 1:17 he was mad af lmaooo

[@musclerussell286]

Getem Russ. I hate that word Russy. Females used to call me the. But now im Muscle Russell 😂😂😂

[@jassegolestani5136]

the Bruh working on real estate license lol

[@eightball2451]

He answered that real quick lol

[@sparklejan3]

Donald Trump.... trust they will turn it into more money.

[@nycerewalker1738]

I hope russy is okay

[@AFizzleProductions]

Well, go 'head then, Russ! Get that real estate money!

[@dareal1956]

Russy look tight

[@adrianhowell6173]

She is a true witch

[@trishlove6756]

Were in tf is JoJo at????