A Conversation With Russ

The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome Russ to the Museum’s intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater for a special evening discussing his upcoming sixth studio album, creative process, and career.

Multi-platinum rapper, singer songwriter, producer and New York Times best selling author Russ walks his own path, at his own pace. Russ has developed an extensive catalog of music that has collectively surpassed over 22 billion career streams and 35 million singles sold to date. By doing so, he’s proved that he doesn’t need a major label, making the Forbes “30 Under 30” list in 2019, selling out arenas across the U.S. and around the globe, and becoming one of the most popular engaged rappers and thought leaders in the world right now. His method is simple: love and believe in yourself absolutely and work hard no matter what. In his New York Times best-selling self-help book “it was you all along” Russ explores themes of empowerment and self-love and inspires readers to walk to their individual rhythms and beat their biggest obstacles: themselves. The book immediately rose to #8 in the world on Amazon with pre-sales, and charted as the #5 self-help book, and the #1 best selling in Rap & Hip Hop Musician Biographies.

Known for his unique rollout of dropping new singles every few weeks and producing his own tracks, Russ’ album There’s Really A Wolf released in 2017 is now RIAA certified 2x platinum and spent 84 weeks on the Billboard 200 albums chart with standout singles “What They Want” and “Losin Control.” His albums SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE and Zoo additionally hit the Billboard 200 chart and are now RIAA certified gold. Russ has an incredibly loyal fan base, with his song “3:15 (Breathe)” hitting a peak of over 700,000 streams daily in 2023 when it was originally released in 2021. In 2022, a champion for independent artists, Russ launched his indie label DIEMON (an acronym for “Do It Everyday Music Or Nothing”) with partner and longtime collaborator Bugus Thompson. With DIEMON, Russ launched artist Ktlyn after her remix of his platinum single “Handsomer” went viral, inspiring the open-verse trend on TikTok. Russ also performed his hit song “Patience” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! – watch HERE.

In 2023, Russ released his deeply introspective album SANTIAGO, which debuted at #12 on the Billboard 200 chart and explores Russ’ journey of self-approval, finding his self-worth, self-love, and moving on from seeking validation from others. He brought his immersive world of SANTIAGO to his fans, holding pop-ups across the country through an entirely self-funded and self-executed marketing strategy. Russ also released a short film inspired by the album also titled SANTIAGO, which debuted over a 2-night special event in 88 theaters across the US and UK. 

Russ recently wrapped his headlining it was you all along North American and European tour selling out major cities across the world, and adding multiple shows due to fan demand. Russ just announced his next upcoming tour INTO THE W!LD, with support from Big Sean and Sabrina Claudio. Russ’ sixth studio album W!LD is set for release this summer.

Aside from music, the multi-hyphenate was recently featured in M. Night Shymalan’s latest film TRAP and up next, he will star in Don’t Move, the new film from director Maclain Nelson, James Murray (Impractical Jokers) and Darren Wearmouth.

BAG POLICY: please note that only bags 9 inches x 6 inches and smaller will be allowed for this event. Vinyl, memorabilia, gifts, etc. will also not be allowed inside the building.  

*Physical Valid ID Necessary for check-in.

Member Check – In: 6:30pm

Nonmember Check – In / Doors: 7:00pm

Show Time: 7:30pm

American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets from Thu 5/1 10:30AM through Sat 5/3 11AM.

American Express® Card Members have access to purchase Amex Presale Tickets for select events and select seats, during a specified period prior to the general on-sale dates for those events. Tickets must be purchased using an American Express Card. An American Express Prepaid Card cannot be used to purchase tickets. Amex Presale Tickets are sold by and fulfilled by third party ticket sellers (not American Express), and such tickets are subject to the rules, terms and conditions, prices and fees set by the ticket seller, event promoter and/or the venue. Amex Presale Tickets are subject to availability and supply may be limited. Not all seats may be offered; purchase limits and blackout dates may apply. Refunds, exchanges, and resale may be prohibited by the ticket seller. For more information, please visit https://americanexpress.com/entertainment.

BAG POLICY: please note that only bags 9 inches x 6 inches and smaller will be allowed for this event. Vinyl, memorabilia, gifts, etc. will also not be allowed inside the building.   

TICKET POLICY

The holder of this ticket is granted admission to the indicated facility for the purpose of viewing the specified event. This ticket is for use by the holder only and the holder is bound by this policy. This ticket is not transferable and may not be sold, otherwise conveyed or used for any other purpose, including promotion or commercial, without the prior written consent of The Recording Academy. If this ticket is sold, otherwise conveyed or used in violation of this policy, it will be deemed revoked and void, and its holder deemed a trespasser at all Recording Academy events. This ticket is a revocable license and admission may be refused by refunding the face amount of the ticket or ejection may occur for failure to comply with any facility rule. The holder agrees not to transmit or aid in transmitting any description, picture, recording or reproduction of the event. The holder acknowledges that the event may be captured and recorded by audio, audiovisual, and/or photographic means, and hereby grants permission to utilize the holder’s image and/or voice in any and all media now known or hereafter devised to further the interests and mission of the Recording Academy. It is unlawful to reproduce this ticket in any form. The Holder assumes all risks incidental to the event, whether occurring prior to, during or after the event, and releases the facility, management, all participants and each of their affiliates, employees, officers, directors, members, partners, owners, managers, sponsors, contractors and agents from any loss, damage or expense resulting from any such risk. The Recording Academy reserves all legal rights and remedies. Save money on ticketing fees next time by becoming a GRAMMY Museum member! More info at grammymuseum.org.

ALL TICKETS ARE WILL-CALL ONLY AND PHYSICAL VALID I.D IS NECESSARY FOR CHECK-IN. NO TICKETS ARE DISTRIBUTED. NO TICKET TRANSFERS.

EVENT TIME, DATE, DETAILS, & PRICE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE THAT TICKETS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE AND RESELLING TICKETS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.