Russ Is Coming For Drake + Says XXL Freshman Class Is "Terrible"

[@Jonathick]

Good music will never go unheard. It was just a matter of time.

[@alebarajas3045]

That's false. Look at the under ground

[@latitude1671]

+Ale Barajas It will still be heard with consistency.

[@EasyOo]

+Ale Barajas Most of the people in the underground who deserve getting recognition and have consistency are getting noticed.. just look at $uicideboy$ they're bigger than most people being backed by a label

[@WhatIKnw]

tbh they are only that big because of people like pouya and team hollow sesh water boys

[@officialroyalrap]

JonathickTV Russ will be on the same level as drake in a few years

[@luke.6001]

finally Russ is blowing up! been on a grind for years dropping songs very frequently. he deserves everything he gets

[@cejvy]

RUSS THE WAVE NAH, RUSS THE TSUNAMI

[@nicholaskarnezis6199]

yes

[@TheEnjoyHD]

Tsunami was one of his best songs man !

[@cejvy]

***** yessir

[@greatestever4824]

Nah russ the wave that wiped out the earth 😂

[@yarumileon6200]

in russ we trust

[@Aarrxxn]

Love this dude. Been fw him for a long time.. and he's just amazing.

[@azpiliquetasi683]

Been on his side since tsunami and titanic

[@estherpaul4896]

deadass

[@deantegibson9859]

been on his side before Bugatti stranger

[@officialroyalrap]

Swype it's amazing to see someone grow so much

[@KZANYC]

Swype same here. F it I do it myself is my song....!!!

[@vroomkeys]

"my advice...kill the verse and let the chorus breathe". Hard. 11:22

[@Chvstnut]

this nigga keep it real, i gotta check his music out

[@aniquee.z]

"They're lost in their own sauce, it's a slippery slope" -Russ

[@prettyboyzaneking]

Facts bro

[@hazy5741]

Russ always talks to his fans and stay connected. Every single time I message him on snapchat he always replies

[@Jamilah_MUA]

Hazy what's his Snapchat username?

[@taijasandoval1938]

Hazy whats his Snapchat?

[@kryztynagil5328]

No way??? He does?

[@katuaetorc2885]

Taija Sandoval realoneruss

[@TheeRemnants]

Realoneruss

[@alevel100onix5]

Anyone here who found Russ before he broke through?? I found Russ more then a year ago with Understand that too......

[@PVWNSVCR1F1C3]

found him senior year highschool, he had 2 mistakes back then.

[@wahrheit2855]

Yeah, I found him on souncloud 1 year ago

[@wahrheit2855]

Yeah, I found him on souncloud 1 year ago

[@ssdrich]

I've known him since I was a kid

[@Sugarbearhoney]

I went to school with him :) I remember when he sold T-shirts in the high school parking lot to support his rap game

[@BKellysMusic]

This dude is dope af. I started making music a couple years ago, this dude has recently been a big inspiration. Keep it up russ

[@eternalglow6483]

pretty much the only real inspiration. the man makes all his own beats then destroys them lyrically

[@strictlythrees-1526]

+Lo Divino hell yeah dude got BARS

[@ilikeweezyfbaby]

no more white rappers please. stop. enough.

[@st8tch790]

Same bro same

[@vanitas8072]

ilikeweezyfbaby No more black people. Please. Stop.

[@SmileJulieanna]

Much love for Russ

[@kidd2001]

dont u dare hes mine

[@kidd2001]

jk

[@rvlreveal]

17:36 - she said "72 million plays on soundcloud" a few days ago he just hit 200 million. Who says u cant be independent. #diemon forever

[@KAVY647]

heard a few tracks from russ before but never really checked for him but dude seems cool af ima def check out more of his music

[@CezaMVO]

what they want, too many, losen control, the list goes on and on

[@Audreezyy1]

just hit up his soundclound and let it play.

[@eternalglow6483]

hes crazy talented. he makes all his own beats and knows how to rap BARS

[@KnownEpidemic]

I just made a "Best of Russ" mix I'm posting tomorrow if you want me to send you a link when it's up man. 14 of his best tracks.

[@youngandincharge]

Good bye.. great song

[@Chimernnn]

Been addicted to Russ since "Pull the Trigger"

[@ballintothemax8241]

Timon van Rensburg pause

[@bobbybiggs9201]

lol drake isnt a fucking rapper hes rap pop who sings 75 % of his albums and uses 20 ghost writers then claims to be the best rapper of all time hahahahaha

[@bobbybiggs9201]

dewitt anderson i do and a lot of others do lol he can use writers but its all fake when people say oh drakes such a good rapper lol no he isnt it may sound good but it isnt his work its the writers' work all im sayin

[@6ringslikejordan232]

where you hear him say he the best rapper of all time ? point me to that video I wanna see

[@davidharter8476]

I think he's being extremely humble...

[@6ringslikejordan232]

+Bobby Biggs just cause he said he turn into Jay that means he said he the best rapper ever ? Jay-z not even the best rapper what he was saying is he big and the most popular artist right now like how Jay-z was . And stop u lieing cause drake doesn't even do interviews and he never said he was top 5 or the Best ever u want him to say those things . Drake always show respect to The legends. he never said anything like that stop hating so hard !

[@6ringslikejordan232]

+Bobby Biggs and u have to be a lil kid some of the best artist we ever herd had writers especially Jay-z , nas my favorite rapper and he had help a lil bit drake even writes for Kayne . Go watch Scarface interview when he said 90s rap era started Ghostwriting he said he was writing niggas whole verses but he will never give names because that's lame . And all thoes niggas I name are True rappers and they had help these are facts .

[@djbooth]

Shout out to Russ for the shout out!

[@louisdufour9121]

Thank god , finally a REAL interview from russ!!

[@giulianochabot6998]

This is the realist interview ive seen

[@roseofhouston107]

His music got me through depression and suicide

[@bluedragonfly2790]

Nicholas Calderon keep listening to it bro 🙏🏼

[@chri6k]

Nicholas Calderon Srry idk if some songs would cope very well with suicidal thoughts. "Pull the trigger"

[@roseofhouston107]

chri6 there are more than those 2 songs but why you worried about what songs got me thru what I went thru

[@kanagawayarichin]

You must not be black

[@taijasandoval1938]

Nicholas Calderon me too

[@sendnoods5056]

Russ is so consistent. All of his songs sound like that single that will take him far, so it doesn't overwhelm his title.

[@BRUCEFLAME]

This dude's the real thing, big things are coming for this man!!!

[@ValentinoSpoor]

Russ & Cole been putting me on the right path. Shoutouts to ya'll i believe in myself again.

[@glockjawz9369]

Drake, Kendrick, Cole, Logic, Russ, Travis, Joey, etc...Rap is looking good in the future man.

[@officialroyalrap]

Schizo Music Tyler, Gambino

[@smvnct]

only people you listed that aren't trash is kendrick and joey

[@jaydensaw2947]

69, lilpump 🔥🔥 jk jk jk immm kidding!!!!

[@Roman__King]

Russ embodies a genuine rap artist, and makes him one of the most honest of them all.

[@HALFAMAZINGTV]

So funny to hear his north jersey accent when he is out of jersey but when in new york, he brings out multiple accents. I

[@behumble1821]

So u think he fakes his accent or voice what eva?

[@midwestentertainment4517]

This man is an inspiration as a person, an artist, a producer, a business man and so much more. Fr

[@whiperwill97]

been listening to russ for a couple years now. so happy to see him here.

[@mN-bx9vb]

talks about XXL Freshman at 24:55

[@Eatgoodfishheavy]

thanks

[@luisvillatoro6730]

Thank you !

[@princevictor6620]

It's lit!!! Imma be on XXL next year check me out soundcloud.com/hendel-victor/be-one-with-the-most-high-432-hz

[@LaggyMcstutters]

PRINCE VICTOR lol no you're not

[@Coeuriz32]

Mason Lane 😂Dick

[@zachliem1979]

Logic and Russ are poppin

[@michaelfernandez9334]

I love them both

[@eternalglow6483]

two best rappers out

[@Alt-Liou]

100%

[@dejanpejan]

Imagine a Russ & Logic collab

[@michaelfernandez9334]

itd be the end of the world

[@hotcheese3365]

Refreshing Interview. Thank you for speaking on XXL

[@torylanez544]

Russ should not be studying Drake if he's looking for the best to study

[@NIKOWOODYEAR]

Best as in most successful, not best as in skill wise.

[@MotiveRandallTV]

Lmfao ofc its coming from the hommie Tory dkm

[@chasewoodard92]

In any industry, you study the guy, running the business.

[@bantananonymeboys4202]

best skill wise lmfao....

[@KingzEnrique10]

boi you sound stupid af lmao

[@andye185]

love the respect they showed russ really was a damn good interview

[@TheJuanito245]

talks about Drake at 12:15

[@Gleen_Coco]

OMG THANK YOU

[@Abbasmorbiwala]

you're the real mvp

[@officialroyalrap]

TheJuanito245 awesome

[@joemartinez4863]

mvp!

[@omerta7500]

thanks

[@adriee97]

I love you!! His music is freaking amazing!!! 😍😍😍

[@Realspeech2023]

That beat and the freestyle gave me goosebumps. This young man is talented. So many garbage ass rappers out there and these kids love them for their lack of talent.

[@susogozu]

this honesty is what the game is missing for real.. appreciated. hope rappers like russ, nf keep coming up to overshadow those whack 'rappers' man..

[@johncastanon2119]

bout time he's getting noticed n getting bigger been listening to russ for a long time

[@jcannnonproductions756]

I've been listening to Russ for about a little over a year now and bro it's awesome seeing him rising up frfr

[@conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154]

I always thought he was of Middle Eastern descent... Sicilian?? Lol

[@supri45]

versatility.....

[@pierreamour]

same...thought he was saudi

[@tarokalo3164]

alotta sicilians look like him

[@pierreamour]

this is true, but in his songs he makes it seem as though thats where he and his family are from

[@izaihatoolyrical]

He's Italian and polish, and he's from Atlanta

[@jadedgabriel9862]

Been listening to Russ for a long time I'm glad he's getting the recognition he deserves

[@SahsaniTheStaR1]

Everybody keeps saying "who is Russ?" Like your watching his interview you obviously know a little about him

[@ballintothemax8241]

sushoney girls love Russ

[@bahhgod1903]

yo this dude is Lit man. went to his show last week here in LA. trust me, Russ is great energy and it's true everybody knows his lyrics. been following him for years now. it's dope seeing him finally make it up there. mad respect.

[@shawnell316]

He's not coming from the same place like a lot of these other rappers he sees it as a sport for sure

[@joeymartinez1880]

Payday 416 where these rappers come from because my vocabulary is where it at.

[@officialroyalrap]

Manga Mane all you gotta have is a good voice and you got it

[@KakaGelly]

he doesnt need to come from the same place

[@TheTriangleOffense47]

How he say the whole XXL list is trash? Dave East, Anderson Paak., Denzel Curry, and G Herbo make great music

[@RTG310]

+mesjr94 real talk tho

[@officialroyalrap]

mesjr94 I don't understand what XXL is can someone please tell me

[@MrPhelly]

Royal Rap XXL magazine that covers lots of hip hop/ rap related stuff. They have a list of the best new artists of the year, every year.

[@shutupdodo3686]

mesjr94 Denzel better than russ

[@CursedAngelo]

This was awesome!!! Russ is so humble. 🙏🏻

[@zachliem1979]

bruh he said the covers have been terrible since 2010 Logic Schoolboy Q Travis Scott were all on the same cover and it was great

[@kermittm4256]

Ikr especially Logic he's better than most rappers now-a-days

[@zachliem1979]

about time he gets some exposure into the game

[@zachliem1979]

his flow and his lyrics his instrumentation his sonics are so much more advanced than any other rapper out right now

[@chefbaxter2211]

+Zach Liem Idk bout any other but def the vast majority of rappers in the mainstream eye....

[@erickh380]

+Zach Liem Logic is great but there are about 10 other rappers at least in the game Rn doing it like him or even better. Don't hype up

[@unBrayable]

Been on him for a while, now he's blowin up and getting the recognition he deserves.

[@cheerfuljuan]

His music is alright. I just feel like there's so many rappers and singers out there with his exact same sound. He doesn't really stand out much. But he seems cool

[@benja303]

True, but he does what he does well. It's not groundbreaking but it's high caliber for the lane it's in. What you think?

[@SeanW-vr1us]

He has a pretty distinct sound to his music and he produces all,of,it

[@cheerfuljuan]

benja303 You're right, I will admit his music is very good. What They Want is a fantastic song. I just think that when you put him next to guys like Drake, Bryson Tiller, and The Weekend he kind of falls flat. In my opinion all 3 of those guys are doing his exact sound and doing it much bigger and better. But all of that aside, good music is good music. And it's undeniable that Russ makes really good music

[@stevequeef7131]

+juanandlife gotta give Russ credit for the production though, I like how when you're listening to him you're truly listening to his sound, instead of a product that's made by so many people, not that that's a bad thing at all, but I feel it's what makes Russ different

[@cheerfuljuan]

Steve Queef That definitely deserves respect, but it's not really something that's rare these days so it doesn't really make him "different". The Weeknd produces some of his stuff, so does Bryson Tiller, so does Frank Ocean, J Cole, Kanye, Mac Miller, Tyler, and much more. It's become a really normal thing actually

[@joshcoley3689]

I saw Russ live a year ago. Maybe 100-150 people in there... Small stage but a great time. I also remember waiting out back for him, I was talking to his limo driver. And Russ sorry I did sit in your limo and got a pic.. Not worth the 20.00 but Russ is a great guy and was super nice and took a pic with me and my friends and my sister. It was all for her. So thanks Russ for making my sisters Valentine's Day the best day ever!

[@johnyount9089]

Cruz is right Goodfellas is a dope movie

[@jondeere2312]

the main character was a rat though

[@wesleycope3536]

Been a Russ fan since day one! Glad to see him blowing up!

[@deathboy1248]

He keeps reminding me of Daredevil with those glasses

[@Timeisefforttime]

I love this. The vibe is amazing everything is so chill wished I knew anyone in this video

[@frandavis1990]

he definently commin at yachty on the low with the dad comment lmao

[@mangomix1]

Love Russ. Seeing him make it makes me not wanna quit making music myself. bless up!

[@LilRamsii]

Russ is one of my top 5 rappers! I haven't been listening since the start but I've been listening for a bit over a year.

[@stephaniesanchez7321]

Went to his concert last night and sang every single word. Still coming back to youtube to watch his vids and interviews. So much love for him!

[@zzHeartless]

I wanna see Russ do a collab with Logic. That would be Lit

[@matthewmedeiros281]

Xlll Heartless my two favorite rappers that would be lit

[@Prathamme]

That would be fucking amazing bruh

[@benjamin-kt6ku]

hell no...

[@Nimo465]

When u just have to love a rapper cause he white

[@nochillnoble9410]

but im white and my favorite rapper is chance... you sound stupid af .

[@maabalsokair4952]

if i can go back in time a support russ all the way from the beginning i really would have! he's awesome and i know he willl be winning many many grammies. you already know this though but seriously hugeeeee fan over here love you

[@incredibletitan4525]

One of the main reasons I love Russ is because he talks and raps as if he's educated unlike most of the rappers in the business now.

[@chrisholloway5089]

i had no idea you made it until tonight. Badass! Been bumping since murder me. good for you!

[@vltie]

I agree with him at @ 24:00....Literally one blog told me my song couldn't be posted bc the cover wasn't doing "it" for him FOH........ Stay independent y'all...

[@alexanderspoke20]

VLTIE get to it homie 💪🏾

[@queenjennyrose6530]

Omg just listen to this man talk.... the wisdom at such a young age....

[@lg8463]

Fell in love with the music and now i love the man

[@zachrippey8710]

russ is the man and thats why im here, this interviewer was amazing man.. so much enthusiasm and respect for the interview. it was dope

[@wreckagevoid8461]

Post Malone and Russ on a track would be cooooooooooooooooooold

[@samulalimo6615]

YO!!! 🤯🤯

[@SebastianBetancur]

He is the perfect combination of humility and confidence 🔥

[@outonthetownco]

this man's swagger is unequivocable.

[@RpNategT]

ive been rockin with russ since this time last year. always good vibes.

[@rhythmpoetryisreal.4068]

you are my new favourite artist and inspired me to continue working on my music to one day release the one song I have written thus far. I have faith in myself,#HoneyG

[@bigperm6828]

You Guys need to get Russ back up Here. Curious to See the difference between 06 & 2017-2018! Great interview! @Power 106 Los Angeles

[@loki350]

Haven't heard him before, but dude really doesn't seem arrogant. Looks ambitious, confident and proud of what he's achieved, but level-headed.

[@shutupdodo3686]

Loki he is on Kanye level arrogance

[@shutupdodo3686]

Loki not level-headed at all

[@DanwrigCooldude]

Russ does has a some real talent.. this man rocks.. he is on my playlist for quite sometime now

[@joshsanchez3430]

ARE THERE ANY RUSS CLOTHING LIKE SHIRTS SWEATSHIRTS SWEATPANTS SOMEONE HELP ME I CANT FIND ANYTHING AND IM JUST TRYN TO MAKE SURE

[@joshkang6700]

merchnow.com/catalogs/russ

[@juliust8429]

Josh Alvarez fam go to his ig in his bio or do like I did. Google search.

[@leslienull3689]

i love his honesty on EVERYTHING

[@Trace_Effects]

He's definitely talking about Lil Yachty. No doubt about it.

[@officialroyalrap]

Trace Manns he is talking about so many people

[@Bbermea21]

Yasir Ali but nav is dope.? He's not a mumble rapper & does it strictly for partying. he is also a producer, why not get his flow out.?

[@davidgreen7705]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MAN TO FINALLY GET NOTICED!!!! THIS MAN IS SOO SLEPT ONNN!!!!

[@Rararahi]

> Wants to be like Drake > Is disgusted by people with industry connections I think Russ is super dope but those testaments contradict each other

[@bahhgod1903]

he stated that he wanted to be bigger than Drake

[@benja303]

.

[@AndreCorv30]

Actually Drake is hated by the industry. Everytime he slips up people in the industry celebrate because they all want their artists to shine as ling as Drake is still around labels can't get the numbers they want from their artists. That's why those ghostwriting allegations were pressed so heavy they wanted to oust Drake.

[@RanchItUp42069]

wants to be bigger than Drake. not like Drake. his point is he wants to be #1 but not lose himself in the process

[@officialroyalrap]

Jon Rahi he wants to be as big as drake*

[@WisamAyCee]

DOPEEEE finally russ getting some coverage

[@ThecrazyJH96]

That's like saying "so you white?".."nah I'm Irish"

[@DORADO1999]

Joseph Harding are you mexican? no im hispanic

[@drikuuaaron3337]

FueL Saiyan There's a difference to Mexican and Latino. same with Spanish and Latino

[@insayno]

Nicks Kicks no people who pretend that they don't see color are the problem.

[@fredrechid3754]

Sicilians aren't white.

[@IIMaison]

+Fred Rechid Anyone of an full Europe descent is White. and Sicilians are european.

[@dreamarthexxoo]

Russ is for sure my dream♥ everything he does, says, raps is absolutely perfect.

[@njper123]

this dude attitude like Ye.. just way more articulated

[@ballintothemax8241]

AceOfSpades it's better when ye does it

[@robhill120]

When he dropped"Aint nobody takin my baby" is when I found out about Russ. Thats still my favorite song to this day

[@andrewbooton2896]

In Russ we tRUSSt!

[@-KAZ--Z-]

Big Homie Russ. Is spreading the motivation. He only 3 years older than me. Success will come when all the hard work is put in. Let's get it poppin. ✊🏾🎤💯

[@-juxo-6515]

If you havent seen this guy yet i highly suggest looking him up asap

[@mauriciomontenegro2866]

About time Russ got the attention he deserves. Great artist & the future of the music industry!

[@ilikeweezyfbaby]

where does russ obsession with Saudi come? never thought he'd be Sicilian

[@futurevandross8481]

That's what I'm thinking now?...

[@brayanroman9596]

ilikeweezyfbaby maybe because Saudi chicks are beautiful

[@shumontalib4361]

ilikeweezyfbaby KZbin videos of Mecca the city that never sleeps literally 😂😂

[@LeslieFresita]

What do you think....the women and culture

[@tucansam999]

no it's because the majority of his fanbase is there

[@QUiNTiNBANKS]

great interview russssss

[@joshfutrell8717]

I just found out who russ was like 10 minutes ago.... I'm really fucking with his music

[@enriquebravo3153]

Vey impressed with his debut album he produced,mixed,mastered, engineered, and wrote it I give his album an A +

[@ul3m8]

Yea Belgium represent!

[@castilleja63]

"What frustrates me is people who think that that is going to equivalate to longevity". Goddamn I could not have said it any better!

[@TheNahrstedt]

ANDERSON PAAK IS DEFINITELY NOT TRASH YALL ARE TRIPPING

[@jorgeontiveros4100]

TheNahrstedt "My kid looks Korean, but he dance like MJ" - Anderson Paak XXL freestyle

[@donhaki4170]

Much of love from belgium Russ !

[@TheStreetGhost]

Been listening to him for about a year, this dude the truth. He will pass drake

[@edwardsekyere9130]

He won't Cuz all the ladies love drake...

[@TheStreetGhost]

+Edward Brown you obviously haven't been to a Russ concert

[@edwardsekyere9130]

+Daniel Rosinski u obviously haven't been to a drake concert.. I ain't even a fan of drake but one thing for sure, drake has hits on hits so there's no comparison now. Don't get me wrong I like his music am just statin facts

[@EldePHX]

+Edward Brown i agree bro theres no way this wack ass nigga is guna reach drakes success

[@officialroyalrap]

Daniel Rosinski for sure Totally agree

[@gmm236]

Saw Russ in Manchester, this man is going places

[@quancha1194]

This dude is so humble about his approach in the rap game which is a good thing. Not alot of people like this dude hope he doesn't get lost in the sauce .

[@officialroyalrap]

Dank Memes he's humble but confident at the same time

[@ladya3302]

Humble? Really? That's not the vibe I get from him. He is a baby Kanye in the making, cocky.

[@shutupdodo3686]

Royal Rap he is cocky af

[@detailsmove]

Ayyy, shoutout Tootsies in Miami!

[@Ddreinthebay]

Just a over a year ago I found out about him