Russ speaks on how Eminem and 50 Cent influenced him Posted on June 1, 2025In the recent episode of The Big Podcast with Shaq, Russ talked about being independent as an artist, Shaq’s mosh pit incident, surprise drop in from Adam with Marvel and more. At one point of the interview, Shaq asked Russ to name his influences and Mount Rushmore of hip-hop.“Growing up my influence was Eminem. It was G-Unit. Eminem, 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and then it was Lil Wayne.” said Russ. “My Mount Rushmore of hip-hop? It’s funny…My favorites are different from who I technically think is the best. Who I technically think is the best is Black Thought, Eminem, Jay-Z and André 3000. My favorite is though Drake, Ye (Kanye West), Nipsey Hussle, Eminem.” Russ added.You can watch the interview below: Related posts:Mr. Dibbs talks Rhymefest lying about Eminem & Scribble Jam documentaryFebruary 10, 2026The Game mentions Dr. Dre & Eminem in a new songJanuary 30, 2026[Unseen Photos] Eminem behind the scenes of "Houdini" music videoNovember 24, 2025Mariah Carey responds whether Eminem asked her to play his mom in 8 MileOctober 2, 2025Fat Joe & The Alchemist talk about EminemOctober 12, 2025Erick Sermon breaks down the dream posse cut he would build around EminemDecember 7, 2025Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads More Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram 50 Cent Eminem Latest Interviews Latest News 50 CentEminemRussShaq