Russ has been a strong supporter of the independent scene for some time now. He has always been vocal about labels having their hands all over an artist and their work. In June, Russ announced he completed all the obligations he had to Columbia Records and left them in favor of trying his hand in the independent market. It’s not easy diving into the indie scene, but according to Russ, it might have been the best financial move he could’ve made for himself.
On Monday (November 9), Russ took to his Twitter to reveal how much money he’s bringing in with his weekly checks after going independent. In the tweet, Russ writes, “Some weekly checks on tunecore..inspo purposes only artists : own your music and stop letting these labels take 15% distribution fees for pressing an upload button.”
In the two separate images that accompany the clip, Russ’ TuneCore account shows a pair of high-numbered checks. The first one shows Russ earning $89,704.79, while on the second, he clocked in a whopping $107,396.80.
On par for the course, the trolls came out to ridicule Russ on DJ Akademiks’ Instagram post focusing on the matter. The Shake The Snow Globe rapper chimed in the comments to back up his reasoning for posting the checks. “If you’re not an artist you shouldn’t gaf lol this isn’t for you. But all my fellow artists out there, don’t let labels rob you blind with outdated industry standards,” he wrote.
Russ has been having quite the year despite COVID-19 slowing things down for everyone. On top of earning hefty checks and cracking the top ten with his fourteenth studio album, Russ is getting wins on the courts too.
Russ & Jack Harlow's Crews Brawl During Celebrity Basketball Game
On Sunday (November 8), Russ and his team caught a W after fighting with Jack Harlow and his crew at a celebrity basketball game. After the scuffle was broken up, Russ’ Diemon team beat Harlow’s Private Garden squad 22-9.
Are y’all really concerned with how much money another man makes? Especially this no body mother fucker who the only time I read about him is when he is talking about himself. I’ve never heard any one else mention him.
AND it’s OKAY dude. You’re broke. He’s NOT. He’s successful at what he’s doing.
You said ” I’ve never heard any one else mention him.” What planet are you from ? Just because you never heard of someone doesn’t mean Nobody has. So… relax and keep working hard to pay your student loans.