Curious about Russ‘ net worth in 2025? A noteworthy figure in the music industry, he began his career in 2011. Since then, Russ has produced several successful albums and singles and also dipped his toes in artistic fields beyond music.
So, here is Russ’ current net worth explored, as well as the details of how he has accumulated his wealth.
What is Russ’ net worth in 2025?
Russ has an estimated net worth of $11 million in 2025.
Russ’s net worth in 2025 consists of earnings from his musical, acting and authoring careers.
Russell James Vitali, AKA Russ, is most famous for his 12th studio album and major label debut, There’s Really a Wolf. The album, which included the Billboard Hot 100 entries “What They Want” and “Losin’ Control,” garnered critical and commercial success and earned a platinum certification from the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America).
Russ achieved further fame and success with subsequent albums Zoo and Shake the Snow Globe. Although he enjoys a solo career, he is also affiliated with the Altanta hip-hop group Diemon.
What does Russ do for a living?
Russ is a rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and author.
Most recently, Russ made headlines for refusing a gift at a Toronto concert after fans supposedly faked a medical emergency. (via Toronto Now) He responded to the subsequent criticism he got, saying he felt the fans were being disrespectful of the performance and that he was not on stage to do “side interactions.”
Russ’ earnings explained — how does he make money?
Russ earns money from his work as a rapper, songwriter, and record producer. His acting projects and work as an author also contribute to his earnings.
Music
Russ is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Between 2011 and 2014, he released 11 free albums and 87 free singles.
In 2017, Russ signed with Columbia Records and dropped his 12th album and major label, There’s Really a Wolf, which earned a platinum RIAA certification and sold over 1,000,000 units in the United States. In 2018, his album Zoo earned 79,000 album equivalent units (including 57000 copies in pure album sales).
Later, in 2020, the album Shake the Snow Globe earned 63000 album-equivalent units (including 39000 copies in pure album sales). In 2019, Russ was featured on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. In 2018, he also secured the 20th position in the publication’s list of highest-paid hip-hop artists, earning $15 million that year.
Actor
Russ made his acting debut in M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap. In the 2024 psychological thriller, he played a singer called Parker Wayne.
Author
Russ has also authored two books, It’s All In Your Head (2019) and It Was You All Along (2024). The former became a bestseller.
