Russell James Vitale, also known as Russ, is a successful American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer signed with Columbia Records. His album “There’s Really a Wolf” went platinum and produced hits like “What They Want” and “Losin Control.” His albums “Zoo” and “Shake the Snow Globe” both reached number four on the Billboard 200 chart.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Russel James Vitale |
| Date Of Birth: | September 26, 1992 |
| Place Of Birth: | Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S |
| Nationality: | American |
| Occupation(s): | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer |
| Labels: | Diemond, Columbia |
| Net Worth: | $10 Million |
Early Life And Education
Russell James Vitale was born in Secaucus, New Jersey on September 26, 1992. He is of Sicilian descent. Growing up in a family that moved often, he eventually settled in Atlanta, Georgia during his late teens. Vitale learned to play guitar from his father and began writing raps at the age of 7. By 14, he was producing beats with his friend Bugus, recording his first song at 18.
Career
In 2011, Russ gained visibility on MTV with Bugus for the song “El Jefe.” He co-founded Diemon with Bugus after a brief stint at Kennesaw State University. From 2011 to 2014, Russ released 11 albums and 87 singles for free. To build his audience, he shared a new song on SoundCloud every week for almost three years. Signing with Columbia Records led to the release of his successful album “There’s Really a Wolf” in 2017, which went platinum and debuted at number 7 on the Billboard 200.
Russ’s album “Zoo” hit number 4 on the Billboard charts in 2018. He followed up with the release of “Shake the Snow Globe” in 2020. After parting ways with Columbia Records, he dropped an EP called “Chomp” featuring several guest artists. “Chomp 2” was released in December 2021 as a follow-up to the first EP.
Russ released his thirteen-track album “Santiago” on August 18, 2023, and then in 2024, he dropped “Fendi Bucket” along with a two-track project titled “That’s My Girl & More.”
Personal Life
Russ, the talented musician, songwriter, and producer, is currently in a romantic relationship with Jonica Keating, an influential figure on the internet. Together, they make a dynamic and stylish couple, often seen attending events and sharing glimpses of their relationship on social media.
Notably, Russ possesses a captivating aspect with his eyes displaying a striking contrast – one a rich brown hue, and the other captivatingly adorned in a lighter shade, a rare and fascinating condition known as heterochromia.
Russ Net Worth
Russ, the American rapper, singer, and songwriter, has an estimated net worth of approximately $10 million.
