Russ starts "Legend Freestyle" by criticizing the influence that traditional music media has over artists, stating, 'Y'all egos crazy if you think that artists actually need you / Y'all don't move the needle.' He firmly establishes his disdain for the industry's power dynamics and positions himself as an artist not reliant on mainstream media validation.
Continuing his critique, Russ states, "Critics can't take criticism but be the first ones disrespectin' us, p***ies," highlighting the hypocrisy he sees in music criticism. He emphasizes the disconnection between critics and artists, calling out their perceived inflated sense of authority in shaping culture.
Russ claims his position as a trailblazer in hip-hop, confidently stating his accomplishments: 'Over the last decade, Russ has carved out a unique space for himself...' He reaffirms his dedication to his craft and challenges naysayers by backing his assertions with tangible success.
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