What began as curiosity about how films are made has evolved into a full-scale career spanning producing, entrepreneurship, mentorship, and community service. Whether he’s battling long nights on set, supporting accident victims through his business ventures, or building Atlanta Film Catering to serve productions across the city, Russell leads with intention and heart.

When André “3000” Benjamin and Antwan “Big Boi” Patton first linked in East Point, Georgia, in the early 1990s, few could have predicted the seismic shift they would ignite in hip-hop — and in music itself. Now with their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this November, OutKast’s legacy is finally recognized in full measure. Emerging as fresh-faced teenagers, OutKast turned heads with their debut album Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (1994). They boldly declared tha

YV Hip Hop Magazine  Oct - Dec issue  YV-Media.com Cover Feature  Rapper/Actor Hydro (@hydro313) Additional features include Hip Hop artist Dewey Da Don (@deweydadon) Read the cover story and articles by pressing the link in our bio. Special thanks to @tashimajonesmedia, @asiadiamond and the rest of the #YVFamily. Link is Below: YV Hip Hop Magazine Oct/Dec Issue

YV Media: Share some of your writing journey with us. When did it become your profession? What advice would you give to someone seeking a career in writing? Kristina: According to my mother, I announced that I wanted to be an actress at age two. I held this dream of storytelling my entire life until I finally moved to LA right after college with my car packed to the ceiling. I enrolled in Meisner training and that acting foundation gave me a superpower I didn’t know I was ear