Legendary hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons recently gave internet sensation Glorilla some sound advice. He told her she should focus on making art instead of focusing on money.
TMZ mentioned the Glorilla’s new deal while they caught up with Simmons in West Hollywood on July 8. The Memphis-based rapper recently signed with fellow Memphis native Yo Gotti. She also received a $500,000 bonus.
“If it was up to me, I would always say don’t waste it all on junk. The junk–I’m not interested in it anymore,” Simmons said. “Maybe I’m older. I don’t like designer stuff so much [or] a lot of the stuff that I used to want, but, you know, kids have to experience what they do, right? I hope she saves some. You don’t need it all. Operate from a place, a calm place. You’re an artist. You need to be present. Operate from a place of needing nothing. A calm space and the junk that you get when you become a star takes you off course, and you lose yourself.”
The 64-year-old added that Glorilla shouldn’t let the money destroy her future.
“[In a] couple [of] years, maybe you’re not as talented because you’re invested in stuff that doesn’t make you happy, but your art is your thing that makes you happy,” Simmons said. “That’s a very important thing that you have to remember. She has to remember that writing, performing and being an artist is what makes her happy, not the stuff. The results of her labor are just results so, sit in the present moment and be happy and brace yourself. Don’t let the money destroy your future.”
The 23-year-old rapper originally went viral for her song “F.N.F (Let’s Go).” She released the single back in April and which has been making rounds on social media ever since.
Written by Amber Alexander
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