BONUS: Ending the Drug War & corporate robbery with Russ, hip hop's leading DIY artist
In this bonus edition of "The Beat's" podcast, rapper, singer and author Russ discusses music, creativity, business and independent thinking in a wide-ranging discussion for \u201cMavericks with Ari Melber,\u201d a series of interviews with leading artists, musicians and cultural icons. The two also discuss Russ\u2019s marijuana business and related advocacy; his views on hip hop\u2019s relationship with mafia films; controversies in the music industry from unfair contracts to alleged fake streaming; and several references to Russ\u2019s lyrics also arise over the course of the conversation.