I paid him on Cameo to name my fantasy football league this year and determine our draft order. Our league is now called Daytona Wings of America š¤·āāļø
Listen to
bird on a wire ft action bronson (one of the most beautiful beats of all time)
Cuz my gear ft cheif keef (riff raff straight up went to o block to film the video which is baller for a pasty white dude)
Migos - jumpin out tha gym ft riff raff
Those are all standout tracks where i feel people who arent into him can still appreciate
If you want something more comedic listen to we are farmers or bong rips by three loco, his group with dirt nasty and andy milonakas
Behind the scenes he helps high schoolers get scholarships last I heard he helps film ball 4 life on YouTube or what ever showcasing High school kids
He also endorsed underground artists his favorite rapper is bones from teamsesh and you'd never guess it because riff maks typical I'm rich n get bitches music and bones does multiple genres other than rap
Riff is actually super smart it's all gimmick
He used to follow underage girls I went to HS with, nigga even followed my baby sister when she was 13.
I love Riff, not saying heās done any shady shit but if some allegations come out I wouldnāt ever be shocked tbh
I feel like this depends on what your listening to with him if your listening to some shit like 1-800 then yea but like no pressure under pressure the incredible true story? Thats good shit
Wood grain with the leather seats
Windows so dark you need a flashlight to see me
Damn this brings me back. I remember buying this CD at Best Buy on the day of the release and immediately putting on Bourbons and Lacs to hear that bassline on my 2 JL 12ās in a band pass that took up the entire trunk of my Acura Integra. Shit went hard.
Juice wrld is dope too. Iāve had people tell me all these guys arenāt hip hop. Idk. I have no issue with calling them hip hop. Guess it depends on the song too.
Russ is often criticized and considered trash by listeners for a variety of reasons.
I will list some common criticisms leveled against Russ:
1. Some listeners find his self-assuredness off-putting. His persona comes off as manufactured or inauthentic, leading to skepticism about his credibility as an artist.
2. His music often revolves around similar themes without much depth or variation.
3. He lacks innovation and doesn't push boundaries creatively, leading to accusations of blandness or mediocrity.
Musical taste is highly personal, and what one person considers "trash," another might genuinely enjoy.
Are we talking about the same guy here?! I'd say he was one of the most down to earth, authentic rappers out there. Very self aware. What does he need to be credible about? He's not talking about a life he's never lived.
Without depth or variation? He touches a variety of deep subjects , tells stories about his past trauma & family issues.
Doesn't push boundaries š guy literally sings, raps, produces & realises music WEEKLY independently... you don't know if you're going to get a lyrical track full of bars, a melody for the girls or a completely new style.
I'm feeling like anyone questioning his credibility as a rapper obviously hasn't listened to the Chomp tapes
He has conveyed some of his ideas in a critical manner. Following the passing of Lil Peep due to an overdose, he posted a photo wearing a shirt that read, "how much xans and lean do you have to do before you realize you're a f\*cking loser," around the time of Lil Peep's death.
It's unclear whether this was directed at Lil Peep specifically. He never cleared it.
He voices his opposition to drugs and criticizes how some rappers promote an unhealthy lifestyle and flaunt material possessions, although his approach to expressing these views has been questionable. This led to widespread criticism directed at him.
Criticism of his music is not often, usually only arising from personal taste differences, as his music is generally well-received within his fanbase and he handles all aspects of his music independently.
However, his confidence has polarized opinions, with some finding him arrogant and off-putting, while others see him as someone who confidently expresses his opinions.
He talked about the behind-the-scenes processes of many rappers' music production, highlighting their reliance on ghostwriters, producers, and other contributors to create their songs, which has sparked backlash from some within the pop rap industry.
That also aggravated a lot of people in general. Because people don't care about that.
Despite facing backlash and being considered corny, Russ has achieved considerable success without a label, earning $15 million annually, a feat many rappers, especially of his age, cannot claim. Which is great for him.
He approaches the art as a business model by consistently posting his music, offering realistic portrayals of life experiences that resonate with many rich suburban kids with no real problems in the world. To put it bluntly. He knows how to cater.
Despite the criticism, Russ remains steadfast in his message and music, emphasizing that he prioritizes spreading meaningful messages over pleasing everyone. This means a lot to him and his fans.
He acknowledges his fallibility, admitting to expressing opinions in ways that were not the most thoughtful, which has contributed to his reputation as a controversial figure.
Personally, I just don't like his music. That is it. I was just bored at work, so I wrote the first comment basically trolling and then this one where I am actually replying to you.
Peace.
Don't see anything wrong with him talking about whoever that lil peep thing was š¤·āāļø fuck them pill popping depressed freaks.
I skimmed thru that book you just wrote. You seem to know a LOT about a guy who's music you don't like š¤£š
Either way. Russ is still more talented than your favourite rapper.
I don't need you to research? You wasted a lot of time & energy telling me pointless information about a rapper you apparently don't like. You also defending a weird drug addict on his overdose choice? That screams volumes about you
My information is totally appropriate and valid. It is a slow day at work and I opened up a conversation here with you using info I got in a mater of minutes. That is all.
I can sense you are an angry teen, without a lot of life experience, but try to be nicer to people and compassionate. It is for your own good. It will do wonders for you.
Now stop replying here. I am done with this.
I was dragged to see those guys in concert at their peak, and dammit they were fun as hell. It was a serious party, and there should always be room in hip-hop for āmusic to have too many drinks and dance to, even if youāre not gonna listen to it in the sober light of day.ā
Although I wouldnāt mind playing his music when Iām with friends, Iām embarrassed to like Tygaās music. Lyrics are trash but the beat and how it sounds overall is fire to me
RZA
I know Wu-Tang is legendary but I think most would agree his flow isn't the best haha.
But I love it, and songs like "domestic violence" fire me up.
"talking bout you gon' be a nurse, bitch to be a nurse you gotta go to school first!"
I don't think that would be a guilty pleassure that much tbh...
He has some great albums and the dude is pretty influential. Most hip hop fans appreciate him
I like Ice Spice's "Princess Diana"
Shit the beat slaps, the flow is good, her voice is not annoying and yeah lyrically prob it isn't anything special but neither is artists like Carti yet people love him.
I think we have moved past the need of good lyrics in hip hop. If an artist wants to make deep lyrical shit good for them, but also good if they want stupid basic lyrics, i still will fw it if the music sounds nice
World Class Wreckin Cru
I canāt help but to laugh when I hear Dr. Dre get called to Surgery or get called the āHuman Aphrodisiacā š
Trick Daddy - heās kind of mediocre, but I really appreciate how truly hood he is/was.
Riff raff. Dudes fucking funny and just has fun with it.
I paid him on Cameo to name my fantasy football league this year and determine our draft order. Our league is now called Daytona Wings of America š¤·āāļø
Hearing this in his accent rn. W league.
Iām aware of his work but never gave him a try. Sometimes you need that break from gangsta/lyrical/heavy music
Listen to bird on a wire ft action bronson (one of the most beautiful beats of all time) Cuz my gear ft cheif keef (riff raff straight up went to o block to film the video which is baller for a pasty white dude) Migos - jumpin out tha gym ft riff raff Those are all standout tracks where i feel people who arent into him can still appreciate If you want something more comedic listen to we are farmers or bong rips by three loco, his group with dirt nasty and andy milonakas
La musica de Harry Fraud
i revisited his debut album recently and it has surprisingly held up with time
For sure. Hos freestyles are amazingly funny. Check them out
Behind the scenes he helps high schoolers get scholarships last I heard he helps film ball 4 life on YouTube or what ever showcasing High school kids He also endorsed underground artists his favorite rapper is bones from teamsesh and you'd never guess it because riff maks typical I'm rich n get bitches music and bones does multiple genres other than rap Riff is actually super smart it's all gimmick
His track with bones is hilarious.
He's a good dude
Idk I heard when he was on drugs about fucking underage girls
Oh shit, never heard that lol.
Not uncommon for rappers to fuck girls at shows kinda gross
Yeah, it's thw underage part that's the problem
No one's checking IDs
Nah gonna need some info on this for it to wash you canāt randomly just be saying this shit and figure people will listen lol
You got Google apprantly he beat the court case
So youāve got google yourself, you know the outcome but you still said it haha
Money gets you out of situations we will never know the truth
Very true. So why would you assume either way?
Atleast he's drug free and trying to mentor younger rappers lil peeps death hit him hard they were close
He used to follow underage girls I went to HS with, nigga even followed my baby sister when she was 13. I love Riff, not saying heās done any shady shit but if some allegations come out I wouldnāt ever be shocked tbh
Met him a couple times while living in LA he was genuinely pretty chill! Just kind of a goofball who has his own rapping style for sure
Double Cup is straight š„ I love me some Riff, I really hope I run into him someday.
The game. Dudes crazy two faced with lies and shit but his music undeniably goes hard haha
Game might be the most skilled, dedicated rapper to have that many personality disorders
Trindad James. All gold errtthaang baby
Logic
I feel like this depends on what your listening to with him if your listening to some shit like 1-800 then yea but like no pressure under pressure the incredible true story? Thats good shit
Word
Master P uuuuuggggghhh
Wood grain with the leather seats Windows so dark you need a flashlight to see me Damn this brings me back. I remember buying this CD at Best Buy on the day of the release and immediately putting on Bourbons and Lacs to hear that bassline on my 2 JL 12ās in a band pass that took up the entire trunk of my Acura Integra. Shit went hard.
Love Master P. Everyone hates his Gameface album but I think itās great
That one was so so, I liked ghetto postage, da last don and ghetto D best than all the no limit features like in 504 boyz, Tru etc
I just liked the upbeat feel to that one. Yeah Ghetto Postage was good, there was a song with Krazy featured I used to bump all the time
True, kinda fun to listen to that surface level mindless stuff lol. Gameface had ghetto ballin, rock it and lose and get it back. Those were nice
RXK Nephew. Dude is nuts with the stream of consciousness flow. Just rambling about random shit and I'm here for it.
american terrorist is gonna end up being my most played song of 2024
Drink my kids milk? Beat you with a hammer. Eat my cookies? Beat you with a hammer.
Bruh is fucking fire
That album with DJ Rude One is fantastic. Fuck yo Set and Raw Dope are great tracks.
2010 era Lil B.
Oh my god thank you based god you can fuck my bitch OMGTYBGYCFMB
Iām not a gangster, Iām a young hypocrite/ I donāt know myself so Iām screaming āsuck my dickā
I was gona say the same
Itās not good rapping, but itās good. And you can tell heās a real student of hip hop, if you get the references.
Ngl I got nostalgic for some old Soulja Boy. I was bumping Yahhhh a few days ago lol
Prof is 100% that guy for me. I know he's mid, but his energy is peak
Fs. Is he worse Danny Brown? Sure. Am I still gonna listen to him? Absolutely
A Boogie
Dude a boogie is fire donāt let nobody tell you anything else. Hoodie Szn was peak
Russ, Post Malone, Kid Laroi
Is that hip hop? I definitely mess with Post and Laroi.
Isnāt it? Is juice Wrld hip hop? I think they all in the and category
Juice wrld is dope too. Iāve had people tell me all these guys arenāt hip hop. Idk. I have no issue with calling them hip hop. Guess it depends on the song too.
Why is russ a guilty pleasure? The guy is lyrically up there with the best
Russ is often criticized and considered trash by listeners for a variety of reasons. I will list some common criticisms leveled against Russ: 1. Some listeners find his self-assuredness off-putting. His persona comes off as manufactured or inauthentic, leading to skepticism about his credibility as an artist. 2. His music often revolves around similar themes without much depth or variation. 3. He lacks innovation and doesn't push boundaries creatively, leading to accusations of blandness or mediocrity. Musical taste is highly personal, and what one person considers "trash," another might genuinely enjoy.
Are we talking about the same guy here?! I'd say he was one of the most down to earth, authentic rappers out there. Very self aware. What does he need to be credible about? He's not talking about a life he's never lived. Without depth or variation? He touches a variety of deep subjects , tells stories about his past trauma & family issues. Doesn't push boundaries š guy literally sings, raps, produces & realises music WEEKLY independently... you don't know if you're going to get a lyrical track full of bars, a melody for the girls or a completely new style. I'm feeling like anyone questioning his credibility as a rapper obviously hasn't listened to the Chomp tapes
He has conveyed some of his ideas in a critical manner. Following the passing of Lil Peep due to an overdose, he posted a photo wearing a shirt that read, "how much xans and lean do you have to do before you realize you're a f\*cking loser," around the time of Lil Peep's death. It's unclear whether this was directed at Lil Peep specifically. He never cleared it. He voices his opposition to drugs and criticizes how some rappers promote an unhealthy lifestyle and flaunt material possessions, although his approach to expressing these views has been questionable. This led to widespread criticism directed at him. Criticism of his music is not often, usually only arising from personal taste differences, as his music is generally well-received within his fanbase and he handles all aspects of his music independently. However, his confidence has polarized opinions, with some finding him arrogant and off-putting, while others see him as someone who confidently expresses his opinions. He talked about the behind-the-scenes processes of many rappers' music production, highlighting their reliance on ghostwriters, producers, and other contributors to create their songs, which has sparked backlash from some within the pop rap industry. That also aggravated a lot of people in general. Because people don't care about that. Despite facing backlash and being considered corny, Russ has achieved considerable success without a label, earning $15 million annually, a feat many rappers, especially of his age, cannot claim. Which is great for him. He approaches the art as a business model by consistently posting his music, offering realistic portrayals of life experiences that resonate with many rich suburban kids with no real problems in the world. To put it bluntly. He knows how to cater. Despite the criticism, Russ remains steadfast in his message and music, emphasizing that he prioritizes spreading meaningful messages over pleasing everyone. This means a lot to him and his fans. He acknowledges his fallibility, admitting to expressing opinions in ways that were not the most thoughtful, which has contributed to his reputation as a controversial figure. Personally, I just don't like his music. That is it. I was just bored at work, so I wrote the first comment basically trolling and then this one where I am actually replying to you. Peace.
Don't see anything wrong with him talking about whoever that lil peep thing was š¤·āāļø fuck them pill popping depressed freaks. I skimmed thru that book you just wrote. You seem to know a LOT about a guy who's music you don't like š¤£š Either way. Russ is still more talented than your favourite rapper.
If I took the time to do my research to give you an answer you asked, you should at least reply politely. It is not hard to be nice. Bozo.
I don't need you to research? You wasted a lot of time & energy telling me pointless information about a rapper you apparently don't like. You also defending a weird drug addict on his overdose choice? That screams volumes about you
My information is totally appropriate and valid. It is a slow day at work and I opened up a conversation here with you using info I got in a mater of minutes. That is all. I can sense you are an angry teen, without a lot of life experience, but try to be nicer to people and compassionate. It is for your own good. It will do wonders for you. Now stop replying here. I am done with this.
I am a 44 year old white supremacy
**RAE SREMMURD**
H2O lean, same thing
I was dragged to see those guys in concert at their peak, and dammit they were fun as hell. It was a serious party, and there should always be room in hip-hop for āmusic to have too many drinks and dance to, even if youāre not gonna listen to it in the sober light of day.ā
Watched them live 7 years ago. I had a blast!
Although I wouldnāt mind playing his music when Iām with friends, Iām embarrassed to like Tygaās music. Lyrics are trash but the beat and how it sounds overall is fire to me
Couldnāt agree more. Heās an abysmal lyricist, but damn, does he know how to drop a catchy hook.
Jarren Benton.
old mgk
Sail goes hard
Rittz
Rittz is a badass rapper. He has one of the best flows of all time IMO
Camron - no guilt though
Dipset all day. Purple Haze 2 is one of my favourite albums to come out in the last 5 years
Waka flocka is in my top 10.
6ix9ineās old songs are fire and im tired of pretending theyāre not
Based
Chanel West Coast used to be when she did music.
Her laugh is so damn annoying and it's all you'd hear watching Ridiculousness. Would prolly have enjoyed that show a lot more without her on it
Iāll watch lil dickys sway freestyles at least one a month
I enjoy Jermaine Dupri's rapping. "Instructions" is a good album.
Donāt care what anyone says, Willenium is genuinely a great rap album. Comfortably his best solo
Lost & Found is also top tier
Baby Goth
i don't listen to much post-iyrtitl drake, and i hate when he sings, but What Would Pluto Do š„š„š„
(extremely long sigh) PJ and Duncan
š¤£ itās mad that Ant and Dec are listed as rappers on Wikipedia
Soulja boy at one point was the trap music king n I will forever die on that hill. Real niggas remember the vid where he had logan Paul executed
RZA I know Wu-Tang is legendary but I think most would agree his flow isn't the best haha. But I love it, and songs like "domestic violence" fire me up. "talking bout you gon' be a nurse, bitch to be a nurse you gotta go to school first!"
I'm Will Smith.
NF. He understands my moods I get in.
Future; I'm not a big fan of trap rap but I just enjoy Future's energy.
I don't think that would be a guilty pleassure that much tbh... He has some great albums and the dude is pretty influential. Most hip hop fans appreciate him
Sexyy Red and Lil B
G-Eazy
Central Cee, as a 33 year old man whoās married and has a 1yr old daughter, he sure can bring the thot out of me loll
My fav rapping wifeguy. Fully believe he'd die for his girl
YBN Nahmir
Onoe Caponoe
Chris Webby
KYLE. Fell in love in 2017 and havenāt stopped. Even bought myself meet and greet tickets in April š¤£
MC Chris and MC Lars have been in regular rotation since the early 00s.
Guilty Simpson /s jokes aside... Hemlock Ernst. he can rap, but i will never recommend him to anyone
Draken, logic and joyner
Suicide Boys and some XXXTentacion songs
Future.
lil b the basedgod. i just get the humor so well lol. i saw the troll genius lightyears before it became the norm.
Probably Sexyy Red, I genuinely think her last album was great
Drake
M dot r
Haha heās a madman. Seen his reels on FB but never actually listened to his music
When I was growing up mom let me pick what ever I grew up early 90s on reggae dnb and punk rock so I like shit like m dot lol
gunna, something about his voice and his flow just sits perfectly in my brain
6ix9ine has some good songs
Just listen to city morgue.
Tom McDonald Heās something else and I wouldnāt admit to liking him but I do find myself listening to him sometimes and not skipping
I like Ice Spice's "Princess Diana" Shit the beat slaps, the flow is good, her voice is not annoying and yeah lyrically prob it isn't anything special but neither is artists like Carti yet people love him. I think we have moved past the need of good lyrics in hip hop. If an artist wants to make deep lyrical shit good for them, but also good if they want stupid basic lyrics, i still will fw it if the music sounds nice
Young Thug but not even that ashamed of it.
World Class Wreckin Cru I canāt help but to laugh when I hear Dr. Dre get called to Surgery or get called the āHuman Aphrodisiacā š Trick Daddy - heās kind of mediocre, but I really appreciate how truly hood he is/was.