Russell Simmons and Vlad Debate if Money Brings You Happiness

Russell Simmons believes that money has nothing to do with one's happiness. Although many spend most of their days trying to make ends meet, whether to pay their bills or save up for their retirements, the mogul believes when their life ends, it's not going to matter.
The famed music mogul explained his stance further by explaining that the true goal in life should be enlightenment, not getting rich. When DJ Vlad commented about Russell making a lot of money during his career, Simmons pointed out that he's never chased money, but he's made a lot of money from doing the things he loves.
Later on in the interview Russell reacted to Eddie Griffin telling DJ Vlad that media wants to destroy the reputation of all Black entertainers, and Russell said that no one leaves this world clean. He then added that he doesn't want to speak directly about Cosby, but Simmons believes that where there is smoke there must be fire.
Watch the full interview above.

[@LIVEFRMNYC]

Money doesn't make you happy, but it gives you the closest thing to true freedom. And it's harder to be happy without freedom.

[@chuckychucknetwork9190]

great response

[@Kware56]

Boom!😄

[@daylonmonette1847]

U actually get it bc it’s the stress that i gotta find a way to eliminate. I walked away from almost $300K a year to recharge. I’m finally happy again and ready to attack life on MY TERMS. I’ll build my dream instead of someone else’s.

Yet it depends on the person one it will make someone happy another unhappy depending on the situation

[@austinharris3409]

Money doesn't make you free! Because you have to keep making it. It actually in slaves us. But you can be happy being rich too.

[@Fri3ndly_Introv3rt]

“Money is numbers and numbers never end. If it takes money to be happy, your search for happiness will never end.” - BOB MARLEY

[@viewmaster617]

That part even poor people find happiness

[@ZetaMoolah]

Two rich guys debate whether money brings you happiness and I'm just hoping I get over time this week😭

[@nsimmons9427]

Working class probs

[@jonathanrowe2995]

ACAY facts

[@DarkSkinT]

Facts lol

[@dontayedaniels5710]

Who best to hear it from than the people who have it? They’re saying “yes I’m still not happy” how tf is a poor guy gunna tell you if it makes you happy. They weren’t always rich bro lol

[@ericwilson4901]

Lol

[@MurrayHerts]

Money gives you more options, if you have more options you have more paths to explore to be happy

[@BettaWithToast]

which causes many unhappiness in the chaos of it all. Simple is easiest to be happy. More money, more problems they say.

[@russelladams7134]

Murray Herts True that. The more money you have the more responsibility you have as well to help the less fortunate.

[@casper6a6y91]

Happiness and being happy comes within yourself, not the amount of $$$ your account says. Money can give you options on what you wanna do with your life but if you need money to make you happy?, Jadakiss once said it's ease to get money but it's harder to keep it, Start looking for the devil cuz money is the root to evil.

[@MikeProvocateur-tu2jl]

Ya! It is a weird concept he doesn't seem to understand; because he has probably never truly been needy.

[@obione2950]

If you listened bro what Russ was saying is that there's only one path whether it be the time that you were broke or the time that you were rich the time that you were homeless or the time that you were sheltered was he is convincing brother is that it is all the same time

[@TonyVega123]

When I was 21 I wound up inheriting a lot of money. In the beginning, it felt really nice but slowly the magic went away and I got very depressed. Having all these things means nothing after a while. I didn't start feeling better until I started shifting my focus on bettering the lives of others.

[@vilemuse]

maybe its a personal think ya know....some people just aren't materialistic...I have a lot of hobbies so I need to keep my money right to enjoy my life...and so far after being successful ive had a happier life...that magic never went away...

[@TonyVega123]

Cackling Muse I am happy for you. Did you have people in you life who you loved and showed you genuine love? I didn't really have that.

[@vilemuse]

Tony Vega i did...i have a great mom and dad plus a great brother...and i have about 5 best friends of 15 years that i practically see every day...and thy all know e/o lol so i got lucky...maybe the stars were aligned for me

[@vilemuse]

Tony Vega sorry i didn't mean to just throw that all in ur face after u just said u didn't have that kind of relationship...i didn't mean it like that

[@broadwayblack5782]

I know how you feel My parents are successful I just turned 21 2 months ago I received some money but my problem is Greed. I love making money and I want more and more which is bad

[@VforVisitor]

being broke don't make me happy so id like to try having money.. :-)

[@BlackJohnnyCage]

Ha! Real talk.

[@Abyssosdarkos]

+AllMaul every single rich person that says that shit should do exactly that. Give it away. Liars

[@REDPotriats757]

+AllMaul dumny

[@ItsAnEndlessWorld]

Indeed lol

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

😂😂😂

[@LDFenego]

If your making money by doing something that you like then it will bring happiness

[@UltimateBattleRap]

if you're not making money by doing something you like you'll be sad eventually.

[@shahabghasemi]

LDFenego i feelya

[@treg6848]

Yes key is that you like or love

[@mobeasley8577]

I'd rather be unhappy with money in my pocket than unhappy and broke.

[@CAHall-nq2cd]

Money helps, but there are some vital things that it just. can't. buy.

[@PraiseGod4567]

yea exactly

[@jahmeergordy205]

Money is a thing important ppl in your life is what matters there the ones that bring happiness rich ppl just say money doesn't buy happiness because all the ppl around them are just BOUGHT OBJECTS.

[@greenstuff2smoke]

like what

[@CAHall-nq2cd]

greenstuff2smoke love, friendship, personality, self-love, on and on and on... Consider how many celebrities have committed suicide.

[@JohnDoe-qj9wi]

+C.A HALL YEAH THOSE THINGS AREN'T FOR SALE!!! THATS WHY YOU CANT BUY THEM!!,, BUT WITH MONEY YOU CAN DO A LOT OF THINGS WHICH BRING HAPPINES!! IF YOU KNOW HOW TO USE IT!!

[@najeehouse78]

It's easy to talk like this when you have money already

[@dance4life1208]

yup

[@helenwest9150]

Did you ever think that because he HAS money, he KNOWS it doesn't bring happiness?....

[@fabo36]

EXACTLY WHAT I WAS GOING TO SAY......with his happy ass haha if he was homeless for one day he'd want to blow his brains out, BUT a lot of his points were very accurate. Especially about the man that has nothing but has friendship amongst his town folk....a lot of rich and famous people will NEVER have that because they just can't

[@najeehouse78]

+Fabian Ahmad true, he did have good points

[@fabo36]

najeehouse78 he's also done a lotttttttt of drugs haha but naw he's a genius, a tad delusional but very intelligent

[@farrellcityking1]

Vlad just doesn't get it. Money gets you THINGS... not happiness.

[@viralbuthow000]

Agreed!

[@amoizing]

Right. I don't see how having a cashmere sweater or nice watch would actually make you happy. I'm all about paying for quality, but that doesn't actually bring happiness

[@advancedtheories1332]

+Amoizing maybe temporary

[@rickslick730]

exactly!

[@heikonpeikon2]

+ Amoizing But i bet the food on your plate and the clothes on your back brings you happiness. The weird thing is that you don't seem to understand that. IF you didn't have a place to stay, clothes and food, you wouldn't be happy.. money is happiness because you can live and the more you have the more you can do and experience.

[@NewRariMusic]

Money only makes you happy up until a certain point . A man can go from $100 to $1,000,000 and be the happiest ever.. But if you have 10million and get another 5million you won't be that much happier than you already were

[@3dRoma3d]

first comment I agree with

[@BGambino1215]

But you will be happier if your not broke

[@everettfanor1989]

At least you can travel the world unlike the poor sad man. Ive never seen a happy poor person other then the crackhead who just got high

[@bOmBAsTiK]

"But if you have 10million and get another 5million you won't be that much happier than you already were" HOW THE HELL WOULD YOU KNOW???

[@dominiquebrown2890]

+KIRKO RAMA it's common sense. Money=resources. if you're hungry and I give you enough food for a lifetime you're happy but If I give you an additional stash to last 2 lifetimes it won't really make you that much happier.

[@sammyscellojourney3851]

"happiness is when you see beauty in all things" wisest words ever spoken!!!!!

[@jaydee3134]

Russell speaks the truth...money fixes money problems, that's all it fixes

[@dominiquebrown2890]

money=resources

[@haitianprodigy8600]

jay, with all do respect, money problems is probably everybody's problem who's not rich. Fixing those problems means peace of mind, aka happiness my dude.

[@jaydee3134]

+Haitian Wood then riches is what I wish for you my friend, but listen to what Russell is saying. I'm no longer poor, Russell came from poverty and now he's filthy rich...and he's telling you money didn't bring happiness and nor did it me. I respect your opinion but from one man to another man who was poor and now is no longer what I can say is money only fixed money problems...it didn't fix the man inside but God bless brother...if riches is what you seek then you WILL find but beware of the traps...just sayin

[@haitianprodigy8600]

Jay Dee I hear you jay, thanks for the warning on the traps along the way towards riches. You're absolutely right, but I would never compromise my dignity for paper. It just boggles my mind when I hear that money doesn't bring happiness man. Every major problem I've had in my lifetime, had one and only one solution, need I say it. MONEY. But I've always been blessed with good health, so I guess you can't have it all. I wish you health and wealth my dude.

[@wendycheng484]

It's true what Russell said about making Yeezys for a buck. Kanye's profit margin is through the roof.

[@OGHowl]

5:25 "Your perception of happiness is all that matters." Beautiful example as well

[@fresh3456]

Money bring happiness. You aint happy if you cant eat and support your family

[@LeathafaceTV]

They talking about being wealthy not the paycheck to paycheck person.

[@NoStylist17]

+Jonathan Simmons 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 what bruh was talking about.

[@calvingilmore9967]

Exactly

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

Right

[@everettfanor1989]

Seeing your mom cry cus she cant pay the bills and the landlord is pissed about the rent being late isnt gonna make no young man happy. russell is financially safe and secured so he dont know how reality works in poor communities

[@TeeTee-2016]

I'm broke and happy. There was a time when I made money and when the money was gone, problems were still there. It's your inner peace that brings forth happiness.

[@itztime760]

Vladimir I want to thank you for this great interview, much love to Russell for sitting down with you and sharing his thoughts with the world. Two smart dudes choppin up some good game. Thanks for the brain food. Keep up the good work V!

[@vladtv]

you're welcome

[@joshua98]

+djvlad I agree vlad stability and enough bank to weather the storms easily

[@joshua98]

+djvlad no offense Russel been rich for too long how's about enough money to give my kids a better life than what I had.

[@jojosmom8819]

+joshua98 nigga, ur their father, thats UR job! stop actin like a baby mama

[@Pme12906]

Nigga said Vladimir lol

[@GmoneyMozart]

cool, so send some of that money my way since you so happy bro.

[@UltimateBattleRap]

exactlu

[@VengefulHater]

I personally think this should be debated by one extremely rich person and one extremely poor person... And then we will see what witch one has to say about it!

[@myaudiobookschannel3625]

Russell: I'm from the hood Vlad: Me too Come on now, Vlad

[@A1KX100]

LMAOOOO Yo Uncle Russ had me crying this interview 😂😂😂😂 salute the OG man 💯💯💯

[@BigYosef]

lmao dude goes from "yeah this time i was smoking dust" to "ya i've been a yogi now vegan life"

[@_VISION.]

Money is a big part of your happiness. I would agree that it is easier to say it when you have money, because throughout your life you thought that was the only problem and then when you get it, you realize you're still missing something. This would only apply to the people who have not dealt with their demons before the money. Because when you have it, and you still feel that emptiness, you have the luxury to pause a reflect on the actual root of your issues. Some people already do it and continue to fix them before the money.

Facts

[@kizzyrock]

Russ is absolutely right! I have experienced both! Money helps relieve the stress of paying bills and not being able to access material things. However, money does not bring you internal happiness UNLESS you are happy before you get it. Only having a personal relationship with God, living out your TRUE purpose and calling will bring authentic happiness.

[@DigitalPittBoss]

Russell is another level. That's who I be hanging around in Hollywood if i was there.

[@majik31401]

RUSS SIMMONS IS ON THE EAST COAST NOT WEST COAST

[@klebeau4]

its easy to say money dnt make u happy when u got hella money

[@theunderground8919]

This is a great interview. We need more of these type of interviews Vlad. Loyal viewer for 3+ years.

[@vladtv]

thanks!

[@theunderground8919]

+djvlad your very welcome vlad. Thank you for replying.

[@ThatManInMotion]

+djvlad yea man these interviews especially with Russel are great, I think you guys have a great dialogue and duality that makes for such dope interviews. I've been a fan of you since DJ Vlad The Butcher and followed your career and you are inspiring. You need more credit than you get

[@papisepeda6261]

People that say money doesn't cause happiness are rich people who have takin it for granted

[@emmanuelmoses7249]

Give any middle-class or broke person millions of dollars & I bet they'd be happy af.

[@Elohimofmd]

Amen!

[@murfmilitia8222]

+tivon3 agree 10000%

[@Elohimofmd]

Everyone is going to die sooner or later. But while you are living money is everything and can make you happy.

[@Gootothesecond]

Until they're broke again.

[@thebiggestcontroversy5881]

and why you always see bill gates on pictures/media television and he always smiled

[@christianclarke2113]

it's about growth, once you have sufficient money on any level, you realize that what superceeds that is true and honest love from people.

[@TACOGOODLOOKING]

Only rich people gonna tell you that money doesn't make you happy, while they continue to pull in more money.

[@TACOGOODLOOKING]

***** Nobodys saying they don't suffer from regular human problems because they're rich, But to not worry about the day to day things that MANY people are dealing with (How pay the Bills, Your Children, Where your next meals coming from Etc.) is HUGE. I make a GREAT living, Money isn't everything but it is something. We live in a world that revolves around it.

[@TACOGOODLOOKING]

***** Beyonce is extremely private, nobody knows anything about 'Beyonces' personal life.

[@deeabbott9270]

+CanvassBlack ... you are dodging the issue. Having money and being ridiculously famous are two different things. Your only argument seems to be tied in to being very famous rather than rich. And as for Oprah not having kids to share her success with... there are people who dont want kids and are very happy with that decision. I dont want kids myself ... its just not for everyone.

[@deeabbott9270]

***** At the end of the day money is a key element in establishing happiness. It is (in today's world) fundamental. It is not everything - i think that is a given - but it is VERY important. And having a lot of it TOGETHER WITH your specific internal desires (eg: family, kids, a certain line of work, fame, religion, marriage etc) is ultimate bliss. Having either without the other (either just riches or just your specific internal desires) does NOT equal happiness. So can money buy happiness... for many of us i say YES ...because many of us already have great family, friends, relationships etc and having and excess money to give you the final element of financial freedom is the one thing missing. PS: I say this assuming that its a given that good health is a necessity as well.

[@taccora]

money makes you comfortable. it doesn't make you happy. Think about it as the law of diminishing returns. You're coming up in a comfortable household (or not) where you have what you need, but not necessarily all your wants. You hit the lottery and suddenly you're worth 150 million dollars. You're excited as hell because now you're debt free and (within reason) you can get all of your wants along with your needs. When you pay off your house and/or your parents house and you get your dream car or dream shoes what's next? Clearly the next car you get isn't going to make you feel as good as you did when you first purchased your dream car. Let's say you invest well. Your next million dollars won't make you feel as good as you did when you won that 150 million dollars that you needed so badly. At this point in my life I'm quite comfortable, but I get more joy and fulfillment from volunteering at my local food bank than making money.

[@lonniemcclain2527]

Happiness is not something that you buy or touch...it's a feeling. And feeling are always subject to change.

[@businessb4pleasure]

One thing i notice about Russell he looks like your average working class man. I have never seen him flashing jewelry or throwing money around etc. He keeps it humble but real.

[@andydrew3320]

My sociology professor said it best “Money will never buy you happiness, BUT it can be used as a tool to help find it”

[@AF-Twice]

I don't know if money brings happiness, but poverty definitely doesn't.

[@terry-annfrancis1252]

AF Twice lol exactly 😂

[@boodang100]

Russell has always kept it 100...I love this brotha

[@ChefSGA]

It's hard to take this Happy Vegan serious sometimes.

[@aguinaldogomes7779]

it's a facade.. this Nigga love young pussy

[@aguinaldogomes7779]

+Clipper Ent. this Nigga is in his 60's... How young do you go you nonse lol?

[@ChefSGA]

Aguinaldo Gomes I guess he's lucky spit don't make babies. My dude gonna have to be on some enhancement pills with his old ass self

[@aguinaldogomes7779]

Evil Westbrook W 😂😂

[@enterthefollowing]

+Blood Dragon I did the same thing when I was like 14. I'm 20 now vegan thing lasted like a week.

[@JonteHall]

You start your happiness but money maintains it

[@Lapua79]

This is absolutely absurd! He says this while his bank account has millions.

[@Kware56]

YAM 1 which means he may have a perspective that you don’t have.

[@rahimske]

Wow, didn't expect Russell to be so eloquent. The guys got a good head on his shoulders, God bless him.

[@incangeneral7996]

Read a few posts . Here is what i took from what Russel was saying. Money isn't going to bring you happiness. Happiness is your state of mind. A Man with modest income who appreciates life perhaps has a great wife, healthy kids just appreciated living will be more happy than a Rich man chasing money who doesnt appreciate the beauty of life. Life is extremely rare. We've searched hundreds of planets mostly telescopes but we have yet to find life. Life should be cherished. Money is just paper. He tells Vlad it's all a game. A rich multi hundred million dollar minority that has realized that money never brought him happiness. Vald says well you've made money. Russel says yes but doing what i love, music, fashion etc . He never said money isnt important just said money doesnt bring you happiness. I dont got that bread neither do most viewers here i would imagine. He's been a multi millionaire for decades now. He says it might give u a shot in the arm but it wont give u happiness. The money worshipping Jew Vald was literally dumfounded lol. I would suspect money helps you sleep better, makes you comfortable makes you happy from time to time. But doesnt but you happiness that is found within in appreciating this gift of life and having a positive outlook on life. "It's all a game kid"-Russel Simmons

[@Blay007]

+djvlad

[@anthonyscott5857]

He is saying these things right after and during saying he needs to get a $2,000 shoe....

[@myaudiobookschannel3625]

"Money won't buy you happiness, but it'll brighten your day."

[@ontopurpose4576]

This was a great conversation.

[@BettaWithToast]

Yea it was.

[@randysurratt9919]

ontopurpose Russell 💯🙏RESPECT.

[@trevorkennedy9002]

Fuck this i need money

[@HateItorLoveItTV]

vlad man, I feel you. I got a similar background from refugees and literally come from nothing too. Money is required to provide a certain safety for your family. Healthcare, food, activities etc. Everything costs money in our societies and therefore we need that muuula in order to live our lives.

[@oscartrigueros4983]

Robin Williams. Wealthy. Famous. Millions of fans. Suicide.

[@MikeProvocateur-tu2jl]

He didn't die cuz of money complications, the money is probably what kept him alive a lot longer than he would have been.

[@thisoldmtb3815]

He was fighting depression issues plus he did come for like 2 decades so it messed up his brain chemistry

[@futurejewoverlord9109]

Since the rich already know what it is to have lots of money, they are the perfect ones to tell us if it can bring happiness or not. Russell Simmons the 7 Mike OG

[@oN3xShOtxkilL]

Shit when rich people say money won't bring you happiness, why don't you go back and be broke, then let's see how you feel

[@blackstardir]

greed doesnt bring happyness but getting money definetely makes me happy

[@Bleek17Six]

From 5:30 & on Russ Dropped some wisdom 💯

[@kingrichards101]

Basically what he's trying to say is that he's been on both sides of the coin and felt the same pain which he figured that money doenst t change anything inside of you it only allows you to obtain material things. You buy clothes with money but the clothes don't bring any satisfaction internally so spiritual enlightenment is key no matter what side of the coin you are on.

[@ArtbyAtlas]

"Nobody leaves here clean."

[@RealGrandDini]

rich people will always say it won't bring you happiness

[@JonTberry]

"money doesn't make you happy" in the same breath "im gonna buy my daughter yeezys" Logic. Russell i challenge you to not buy her anything for her birthday because "Money doesn't bring happiness" 😂😂 🤦‍♂️

[@Alinntatul]

"i focused on the things i like and they brought me money." - Russell Simmons.

[@Alinntatul]

words to live by!

[@roccoSH5]

im just sayin i never seen a nigga cry with a million in his hand

[@kats938]

Maybe tears of happiness

[@roccoSH5]

+kats938 exactly lol. my ass would be sobbing if i won even $15,000. for once i agree with Vlad that stability and freedom comes with money

[@advancedtheories1332]

You've never seen someone with a mill in their hand don't play yourself

[@roccoSH5]

+Cade Kennedy besides the fact that im currently traveling the united states working on Luxury private owned trains for millionaires says otherwise. sit down homie. dont act like cuz its youtube everybody can put they 2 cents in

[@advancedtheories1332]

+rocco mane and I can why u acting like I'm some insignificant little bitch

[@pakkafella]

This is very true

[@Blessing031]

DJ Vlad thiz is awesome. people csn take s lot away from these types of interviews. thanks

[@vladtv]

you're welcome

[@AnbusKi]

+djvlad What's up with Taxstone?

[@wendycheng484]

+djvlad the Fedor Emelianenko of interviews!

[@vladtv]

he's good - I was with him last week

[@AnbusKi]

+djvlad That's what's up it would be nice to hear his account of the whole Troy Ace thing although I'm not sure of he can legally speak on it or if he even would but its good to hear he's alright.

[@Finlan_32]

Self-actualisation is the key to happiness. Never settle for good always seek to improve yourself, not to be the best, but to do the best you can.

[@okay1044]

Only rich people say Money doesn't bring happiness.

[@nathansandoval5303]

#masterkush because they have already aquired money and found no happiness

[@kingdaedae5068]

#masterkush learn something then

[@aarontoliverjr5769]

People kill me with money doesn't bring you happiness 😒. Bruh I grew up poor in the projects and that shit will fuck you up. Now I am successful and money, I am very happy. Moved from Alabama to California. So yes money, the right people make you happy

[@EdwininfanteLeocadio]

Just from the top of my head I can say that Kurt Cobain, Robin Williams were millionaires and they took their lives. Even Britney Spears went crazy for a while and lost custody of her kids for that. So money don't make everyone happy.

[@BettaWithToast]

Man I was happier when I had zero cents. Then I felt trapped to a game. Recently found my happiness through it. I'll say it's easy to be happy when you're living in full fluid motion of your direction. When you have bills and deadlines hanging over your shoulder so many are backed into corners that are hardier to be happy in. With all that said, it's always been about ME. When I allowed myself to be happy, I was happy. Regardless of ANYTHING. It's a mind state.

[@tat8894]

being rich doesn't make you happy necessarily. it just brings a level of comfort which can give you a peace of mind. Then which in return brings you happiness. & lmaooo no bitch your not getting any only ming lei this guy is a true legend

[@beybladeboy2010]

It's not about what you have that makes you happy. It's about appreciating what you have.

[@suntansuperman26]

Well if money doesn't make you happy then those rich depressed mfers need to give me some of that cash then.

[@cun7us]

lol right

[@dramahawkpromotions9621]

word

[@dramahawkpromotions9621]

Give me a few million if u not happy with it

[@rickeyjtv1802]

w

[@ElijahXMedia]

#Churchhh

[@morrishawkins9659]

It all depends on ur background.. If ur morals n family is in tact.. Money can only give u freedom or make things greater

[@MrHighProfyle]

"Nobody leaves here clean." Almost 2 years later now they're digging up stories on him from the 80s. He's 60 now, treating him as if he is the same man he was at 30 is sad. We all have our demons. Not excusing his actions, but let's be fair in how we're reaching in the time machine to destroy men now. It's getting crazy.

[@AmbitiousHooligan]

Money allows you to buy you parents what they want, give your children the best life possible, etc. THAT brings you happiness. Money itself as its value doesn't give you happiness, but what you do with the money does.

[@Eazzy1974]

Rich people always trying to tell you how much money doesn't matter, GTFOHWTBS

[@jonathanrowe2995]

Omar Easley lmao

[@samestuffdifferentday5712]

Right....100% I've never heard a poor person say that crap. It's always the rich......if it doesn't make you happy then give it to me.

[@bubbyu77]

It’s insulting, they are trying to one up each other in a way if you listen closely

[@rdeye-rb1pe]

Laughter is the moment that takes the noise away no doubt russel speak your peace brotha

[@selmamyspace]

money doesn't bring happiness, well being broke doesn't either.

[@yeeeeeeeece]

You got to do the best with what you got, everything you buy doesn't have brand new or store bought and work hard in life

[@sp123]

you a Mayweather fan, you should know that money brings people happiness...

[@brak777]

that's why rich and poor people smoke weed. to bring them fake happiness

[@gpitts21]

Preach!

[@mazzb305]

What Russell is saying is that money itself doesn't bring you happiness because their are happy poor people and some miserable rich people. With that being said, financial instability is certainly a source on unhappiness. We as Americans don't really know true poverty though. Be thankful for what you do have, while at the same time striving for more (assuming more is what u want).

[@itsdayday5549]

money probably can't buy you happiness but it can buy you weed and I've never seen a unhappy person smoking a joint

[@eddydeathwishe4638]

amen

[@hueykhalidX]

Weed grows freely.

[@everettfanor1989]

Rather be a sad rich man in a porshe 911 then a sad broke man in a NO air conditioned honda accord with no insurance

[@brak777]

I'm sorry but that is such an immature comment to make. I have known plenty of people that smoke weed that are seriously depressed because of it and the majority of them if they really admitted to it wish they could give it up

[@itz_akuma]

brak777 LoL. Do you smoke weed bruh?? or are you on the outside looking in saying this??

[@StephenMykal]

conciousness shifting advice

[@heikonpeikon2]

YEAH its easy to say that money doesn't mean shit when you live in a mansion worth tens of millions of dollars AND you can choose to meditate all day long if you want, with your 340 million dollar net worth..... You wouldn't be so keen to meditate or be able to have a meditation room if you didn't have millions in the bank. Millions in the bank made you a vegetarian, money made you a person of "god" Because now you have time to think about stuff and do what the fuck you want. IM not a hater, he deserves all the money he have, he been doing great stuff. BUT dont fucking sit there and say money doesnt bring you happiness....

[@ladiebohiemia7302]

I genuinely like when vlad interviews Russell. he always has something meaningful to say. not just the average b.s.

[@tjonesjr39able]

if money brought happiness, then the richest people are the happiest people and that's not true.

[@everettfanor1989]

idk....They look happy at my job. Im a busser at a nice restaurant in LA. They have more freedom to do all the fun pricey shit

[@itz_akuma]

Gallardo 5Million lol you live in La, home of the actors. Don't be fooled by the fronts people put on, I'm tryna tell you lol

[@wdeliveryguy5]

Money doesn't make you happy, it's just something that you need to pay bills and such.

[@octomoda]

I'm not rich by a long shot, but what he says about happiness is true. It must be defined by yourself.

[@gpizzle3799]

Easy to talk like that when you have them. Russ wouldn't be happy if he couldn't get Ming Lee those Channel Scarfs or Sneakers....

[@Getmoney242]

A rich person telling you money won’t bring happiness is like a bird telling you flying isn’t as fun as it seems

[@KingJamesKingChaos]

Ok Russ give us ALL of your money then. This is an easy fix. Give all the KZbin users 100 each then.

[@shajidulmahdi102]

y'all would spend it on unnecessary bullshit if he did

[@ceezen5362]

Finding beauty in everything and everyone will make you happy. I agree. To me money is a bonus.

[@yungslay2986]

it's scientifically proven the more you make the "happier" you are.

[@zaytime4156]

Yung Slay up until a certain point. Once you start making a certain amount it doesn’t make you happy anymore

[@Squiggles95]

I've been struggling for the past 2 years. Pretty sure money would make me a lot damn happier than I am right now. I love other things as well, but everyone loves having money. Whether they know it or not.

[@Jay_BinLaden]

Money brings financial support, not happiness. Material possessions could never equal happiness, because once you get them, you'll never stop trying to acquire more of it. Vlad stfu.

[@PraiseGod4567]

truth

[@Jay_BinLaden]

***** Material things don't equal happiness. Ask Robin Williams.

[@Jay_BinLaden]

***** Get some money and we'll see how long you'll be happy.

[@donking5838]

Once being rich becomes the norm you'll feel exactly how you feel now. As a kid you used to get so excited for Christmas cos it wasn't normal to get presents but if Christmas was every day you wouldn't get excited every day. Money brings pleasure not happiness. I believe happiness comes from reflecting back on your struggles of how you became successful knowing you never quit and suffered and are now in a much better position in life. Happiness is psychological not physical therefore physical things cannot bring it. Just my opinion.

[@helenambongui166]

Finesse listen yeah that cause people spend money on the wrong things. No shit spending money on material possessions only has a temporary happiness on someone well being. How about life experiences such as travelling... experiencing new cultures. People always say live life to the fullest... well you need money for that. Spending money on the right things makes you happy... anyone with a brain cell knows spending money on material possessions does not have a long lasting happiness. .

[@DaPhreshestKidd]

having the freedom to do what ever you want brings happiness... money brings the freedom to do what ever you want... money brings happiness...

[@alprofit]

So.... why doesn't the leather selling Vegan give all his money away then? Oh, wait... he wouldn't be able to trick with young models. #typicalFraud

[@mr.goodwinmbamacc4494]

Does money contribute to or detract from happiness is a timeless question. Lots of interesting comments and banter on this post. I would add for those who have no passion or don't know how to do what they love, find what you love and do it, or just find a way to make an important difference in the world when you find that you love nothing. It can be hard to find what you love because you may not love anything, and that is not exceptionally abnormal if things have happened to you that make you not love anything. I would say that living without the ability to comfortably finance your expenses and maintain an optimistic or content outlook leads to the opposite of happiness- it doesn't have to contribute to unhappiness but it seems to be the case. However, to say that money in general leads to happiness probably depends in part on how you got the money and whether or not you care that your self- respect in left intact, if of course self- respect is important to you. I wonder if a person had only a short time to get the money they needed and they had to struggle excessively to do it if they might become unhappy or relieved or grow to hate everybody after they achieved the money goal.

[@daveeast1683]

I'm broke as a mf and i aint happy

[@jairousl.parkersr.4293]

😄here ya go💰💰💰💰!

[@lovemycity100]

being broke did something to my spirit

[@TheDynamicJAB]

Money brings more bills

[@PraiseJesusAllDay]

I like what Russell said. He said happiness isn't that temporary shot of excitement that takes away the noise for a short moment. Vlad couldn't take it. He wouldn't even allow the rest to be seen. He cut it short and he was the one interviewing Russell, asking for Russell's point of view. Smh. If Vlad was confident in what he believed then he would've had something intelligent to say against Russell; but apparently he didn't.

[@rugerREL07]

He's been 35 years removed from check to check living not agreeing with shit he saying

[@kierrac4030]

Money provides a level of comfort and opportunity. It doesn't create or guarantee "happiness," it's just another tool that can help lead to happiness.

[@kengrand5445]

then give me all your money then...all rich ppl always say the same shit

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

👍

[@everettfanor1989]

Rather be a sad nigga in a Bentley then a sad nigga in a 95 honda civic NO A/C

[@gutwrenchingkeys7873]

They say the same shit because they've been there and it's true.

[@kengrand5445]

money doesn't permanently end sadness, I will agree to that..when you have things like the death of a loved one, or an illness you can't control, sorrow will always be in this world, we know this...all I'm saying is, money will make some ppl (like myself for example) extremely happy

[@KNO210]

To me it sounds like they are agreeing that money can create a level of consistency and stability and that brings happiness.

[@VRockVulture]

I have never seen a happy homeless person.

[@jonathanrowe2995]

VRockVulture exactly

[@terry-annfrancis1252]

VRockVulture lol right 😂

[@reddzsmith4740]

When theu drunk😂😂😂

[@LionStrongElite]

Dude is hood and educated at the same time! Love it!

[@Jasonblade9012]

Russell give me your wealth and let me be miserable and wealthy.

[@jorgelandell5179]

I agree with Russ 100 percent, when I meditated 2 hours everyday for 3 weeks, I saw the beauty all around me before I relapsed