Russ Speaks On Penmanship, Unnecessary Co-Signs, Industry Validation, New Album + More 

It’s no coincidence that Yee and Envy aren’t there for this interview. This conversation was needed without interruption.

Russ is too real for a lot of ppl. This man is so sure about how he feels and never stutters. His persona is a whole vibe all the time.

Cthagod just proved he can hold down the club by his self. Entertaining and you can learn.

Proud of Russ. He literally running circles around the industry and life.

Can't lie. Charlemagne interviews like this works. The questions and the vibe is right 👊🏿

Russ interviews are always educational. I rock with him heavy for that 💯

Been listening to Russ for years, highly underrated. His music has helped me out of some dark places in my life.

Russ is bang on about “we don’t appreciate artists until their gone” look at all the love someone like Virgil Abloh is getting from the fashion industry, the same industry that refused to acknowledge his greatness when he was around 🙁 love to see the evolution of Russ in real-time, he comes across like such a dope guy 🙌

Just Charlamagne doing the interviews is fine with me

Love Russ! Much respect to him for standing on what he believes in! This wasn't an INTERVIEW this was a CONVERSATION!

always tune in for the Russ interviews, dude always dropping gems and speaking the dam truth. real jerz shit

Russ wears his heart on sleeve that’s why his music is so good. Honestly, this era of hip hop don’t even deserve him. But maybe his soul is here to make a change.

This interview was very eye opening to Russ’s character. When he discussed the attachment issues based on having to move a lot at his adolescent phase i felt that was relatable. Great questions charlamagne

First, read this guy's book and then decided to come to feel the essence of the source of that book. Now I am definitely proud to say I am a huge Russ fan. Mans should be protected at all costs.

I never got the hate this young man gets. He obviously can show his hand with the best of them with his accomplishments and he is and seems like a respectful, well spoken dude.

“Make money to make music. Don’t make music to make money.” - Russ 🔥🔥🔥

I'm not a fan of Russ but I admire his work, the fact that he is independent and so big is such a motivation. Smart ass dude.

Interviews like this makes you realise that Charlamagne is actually the backbone of the Breakfast Club

The fact he can quote his lyrics to explain his points is what makes him the goat!! He lives what he writes

So many gems in here. Also, it's great to hear 2 grown straight men talking about therapy. That shit is powerful.

Charlemagne interviewing is the most insightful. Angela just ask relationship questions and random questions and Envy always cutting interviews shorts. This would of been a 30 minute interview if Envy was there lol

C da god is the best when he’s alone with the person he is interviewing, you learn so much more about how a person thinks..

This interview really makes you understand the logic behind this mans whole career. I think any Russ "hater" should watch this to really learn

Charla is necessary and you can tell Russ appreciated his ability to listen & be present.

Absolutely LOVE EVERYTHING RUSS! Give him, his flowers deserved! So underrated! Sending him love & respect DESERVED! ⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘

Damn bro, this interview was nuts. Especially the last 10 minutes, about us only appreciating things when they’re gone… I literally download every Russ interview into my brain. Can’t even compare this to other artist’s interviews tbh. Simply another level of real.

This interview was perfection from start to finish. Real, thoughtful, inspiring.❤❤

This is one of the most important interviews of 2021. Essential viewing for artists - especially up & coming for sure. That part about radio where he goes into the talk about time value of money (around 43:20) might be something to note down - was a good reminder for me personally to crack on with learning more about financial literacy and how to leverage and utilise my money to fet the maximum out of it [also love how the camera was panned to where Nipsey Hussle was lurking in the background during that segment].

I loved Jadakiss and Game's verse on this album. And the BEATS were a such a treat for hip hop heads. Another W for Russ!

This dude has a way of talking about his work in a way that makes you want to listen to it. Definitely gonna check out Chomp II.

When Russ came out to Nampa idaho not even the Capitol of the state, still sold out , crowded & packed with support that said something even to him ! He was really ecstatic 🤩. Shit was dope he was really vibing like his crowd . A lot of artist when they go to less known cities & states really play they most played songs & dip . Russ really programmed ! Much love & respect ✊🏾

What a great interview! Charla, you held it down ALL by yourself, no help needed. Russ kept it SUPER real and spoke facts, all interview long 🙌🏼

Russ had been feeling the beverage towards the end of the interview. But the maturity and genius, truly shows how natural Charla is a gifted listener. The both. Needed to be protected at all cost.

Haven't heard from Russ in awhile. His music helped me during hard times. Great interview 💥💥

I loved this. Not many interruptions and very smooth interview. Honestly, I just discovered Russ from listening to Jay Shetty’s podcast and now I’m tryna search and listen to all his interviews! I also ordered his book off Amazon. This man is deep and understands LIFE. We need more of this. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽✨

That new new Russ on The Breakfast Club this was unexpected but highly rewarding to watch. Amazing to have the one on one discussion where the back and forth has less opportunities for interjection and the energy is more stable. I took a plethora of notes and Russ seems to always come with new insights and a mentality that's optimal to download into my own. He's definitely in my sphere of people who influence me, and I will be using the knowledge from this interview in my own pursuits moving forward. Thank you Breakfast Club for hosting the content on RU-vid for us!

The most underrated artist out now of any genre Give this man the respect he deserves F thu main stream industry this man is doing all this independent

Russ speaking on that financial literacy 🔥

Russ is hella dope, love his mindset, I hope he gets everything his soul wants before its all said and done, im hella motivated now

Ctg is the reason why I mostly watch them and makes the show go even with his controversy at times and ppl going at him in general etc etc. I heard the Russ album its 🔥 🔥

This was a great all around interview! Great watch for this Monday morning. God bless

Fire interview, some real conversations that people can pick apart and learn some shit from.

This was such a beautiful, vulnerable deep and profound interview. From both of y’all. Thank you 🙏🏽

He's saved me in so many ways on so many days. We love you Russ; you're going to receive earthly and heavenly flowers in abundance. Let us who appreciate, enjoy you and lift you up while you're here

YO THIS ALBUM GOES HARDDD. THIS IS A PASSION PROJECT!! LLOYD BANKS THOUGHHH

Happy to see Russ on the breakfast club

Charlemagne single handedly handled this interview to perfection 💙

I love lyrical poetic rap since the 90's and I give Russ an A plus on his music. This young gentleman knows how to articulate his words and come off as a bright guy 👍

Funny how this worked-out in both of their favors. Great interview!

I don’t listen to Russ music but I’m always up to date on his interviews he’s always speak facts and the truth about the music industry you always learn with Russ

This is an excellent interview. One of best I’ve seen on here

When I was 22 my younger sister committed suicide and ever since then I have been going to therapy for what Russ and Charlamagne discuss at the end - setting boundaries with emotionally abusive people & Parents. I love how Charlamagne nails the point that you have to do what is best for you. You can tell he has been going to therapy much longer than Russ, however, it is great to see Russ grow spiritually via this interview and Jay Shetty. Loved the advice on money and the line of credit as well, what a great insight in to the world of high-level independent music funding. The album is crazy - listened to it before I watched this!!! Strength and confidence to all those reading. I am a rapper/singer and if you've read this far you should check me out. If not, have a great day:)

Thank you Russ! CHOMP 2 is great but also this interview, this! is fulfilling and hits homes in other ways!

I love him. He is real and full of wisdom.

Great conversation 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 respect to both 🥃🥃

Great exhange! Lots of gems as always and more importantly numerous vulnerable moments of impactful and honest back-and-forth. Well done Charla + Russ!

I respect Russ, he seems solid.

*JUST WATCHED THE FULL INTERVIEW* 🔥

Dope interview 🔥. Great insight. Thanks for the honesty!!

Great interview. 1 of the best I have witnessed history of the platform. My guy! I’m a new fan! 💯

Lord keep Russ protected🙏🏿. Lots of great gems.That was beautiful conversation, instead of an interview. Thanks CTG!

This is what a grown ass rapper sounds like. Mature, studied, homage being paid, Hip-Hop purist, not with the weirdo funny style social media hive mentality shit....and no Envy or Yee. Great interview...

That credit talk from Russ was golden thank you 🙏 I was listening hard 😁💯

Always a good conversation when Russ is on cam … album was hard too 💪🏾

No useless interruptions and pointless questions from Angela and Envy. Yessss 😊

SHOUT OUT TO RUSS FOR UNDERSTANDING SELF AND BEING ABLE TO SHARE HIS KNOWLEDGE AND GROWTH THRU LIFES TRAILS ANS TRIBS. LOVE THE FACT THAT ROSS BELIEVED IN SELF AND SHOWED THE WORLD THAT IT CAN BE DONE. 💯

Love this interview! The questions, the answers, the vibes 🔥 I started a nonprofit my first year in law school and we have done amazing work in the community. Russ has inspired me so much throughout law school & my socialpreneurship journey. Gracias 🙏🏽

Very dope interview. When he mentioned that part about moving around and moving schools and being the new kid that hit home for real. ✌🏾💚🥭

Yee just be laughing and asking messy, baller alert questions. Charlemagne is the best interviewer of the group.

The final 10 min of that interview really had me introspecting and I relate with 100% of what Russ speaking about.

Great interview.. probably one of my favorite..

His interviews are always so real 💯 down to earth & intelligent af!!

I just discovered Russ from this interview. I’m going to get into his music because he is so passionate and a good soul. I hope he isn’t tainted by this industry because it was designed to make talented people feel worthless. This industry about politics not talent. Keep pushing Russ

CTG literally can run the show by himself and make for a damn good interview

Been following this cat since SoundCloud days and he is so versatile . He just getting started. Def motivates to BE YOU and take care of yours

GREAT INTERVIEW, one of Russ’s best

Young 🐐

So happy to hear Ransom being mentioned. Not enough people know about him! Been on Ran since 04, A-team

This is a real talk interview love it.

This interview really made me feel inspired to just be me. Great show you guys!

Like Russ said, having an antagonistic force in a field you're working in can help test a person's drive and provides a space to work through to make one stronger in that field. Yet if in a situation you're on the side of or are the antagonistic force going against a space that facilitates and or supports the freedom to be a way in the first place how does one ultimately benefit? Like if an antagonist is tryna fog up the space to stymie understanding of what is providing to them, up to and including God essentially how is any effort to dim clarity of that source aligned with anyone's purpose ? Just in general. Great interview

I respect him for calling out Metro though. Finally a celebrity who isn't afraid to name drop.

S/o to Russ keep going I can relate thank you for all the gems and your book it's all in your head

Really good interview, thank you for this gem 💕

So many russ interviews! Yess

Never really paid attention to this guy, but listened to chomp 2 and became a instant fan and after this interview I see his perspective and respect even more now 🔥🔥🔥. The feature selection on that album was perfect

Nah this conversation was perfect. I’m so glad he got the 1 on 1

Thank you CTG and Russ. This was well worth it. #allore

i don’t fw russ’ music but i really respect what he’s done independently and he comes across a lot more mature and likable in this conversation than other times i’ve seen him

I really been playing this album a lot since it came out in fact I pauses it to listen to the interview

Thoroughly this was a great interview

Perfect Interview, one of the best ever

Great conversation - Russ is on the top no doubt about it

Russ is simply the goat from production to bars to quality music nobody is doing what he is doing in the way that he’s doing it period

When an interview and the comments on the interview are on-point, the culture has truly won ✊🏾👌🏾✌🏾

This has got to be the best breakfast club interview!

Love Russ, so real. Nice work Uncle Charla. Album is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Interview of the year 💯💎💎💎🙌🏽🙏🏽

Currently binging on Russ interviews. The way he articulates his ideas and perceptions hits deep.

Such a dope convo between you two. As an independent visual artist, I feel him on soooo many levels 👏 The best revelations do come in the shower 😆😍 #facts