Originally posted on October 7, 2020 @ 11:16 am
Russel James Vitale is a famous American rapper popularly known as Russ. His career had humble beginnings in his home’s basement when he was a teenager. Entrepreneurship was always dyed in the wool for him, as he took a DIY approach to manage his career.
From writing, producing, to marketing his songs, nothing could faze him. Avoiding exploitative record labels, he quickly became one of the most popular and high-earning rappers in America.
In 2018, Forbes estimated his annual June to June earnings to be $15 million. Learn more about Russ’s earnings and career in our captivating article.
Net Worth and Income Source.
Rocking his signature long brown locks, Russ’s career and net worth are just as impressive. The 28-year-old American rapper is raking in some big bucks.
Having mastered how to get the most out of his music, Russ is now earning tens of millions of dollars annually. As aforementioned, his annual earnings in 2018 were a whopping $15 million.
His earnings have been incrementally increasing throughout his career, and it may be no surprise if he is now earning over $20 million annually. We estimate that Russ’s net worth in 2020 could be over $40 million through our research from various sources.
His income sources include earnings from online resources like Soundcloud, his earnings from his record label, and merchandise.
Russ’ House, Cars, Properties, and Lifestyle.
It’s not a surprise to learn that Russ is eating life with a big spoon. If you doubt it, just visit his social media and get ready to be green with envy.
Russ lives in a beautiful mansion in Atlanta, Georgia. He regularly posts photos of his home on his Instagram, which boasts of amenities like a swimming pool, gazebo, mini-golf course, and amazing views from balconies.
When it comes to his toys, Russ has been spotted in luxury vehicles from brands like Roll Royce, Bentley, and Chevrolet. On June 30th, 2020, he posted a photo of his mum beside a gorgeous Bentley Bentayga with a red bow on its hood. He had just gifted her the six-figure luxury SUV to appreciate his mother.
Russ has also been spotted on vacation in exotic places like Maui, Egypt, the Swiss Alps, Sydney, Auckland, and Melbourne.
Career Highlights.
Russ’s career has seen astronomical growth since it kicked off in his teenage years. Having an unwavering passion for music, he started his own label in 2011 with his friend. He made 11 albums housed in his label and released the songs on Soundcloud.
Despite his relentless efforts, most of the songs didn’t gain a lot of popularity. However, things were to change when two of his songs were featured in US Billboard Hot 100. In May of 2017, he released his 12th album, ‘There’s Really a Wolf,’ through the record label, Columbia Records.
In September of 2018, he put out his 13th studio album entitled, ‘Zoo.’ The album was such a success, ranking 4th in the US Billboard 200. His latest album, ‘Shake the Snow Globe,’ was released in Jan of 2020 and went on to become number 4 in US Billboard 200. It seems the sky is the limit for the 28-year-old rapper.