NBA star Kyrie Irving spent $11,001 for LaRussell’s new album because the rapper goals to promote 100,000 copies independently.

On Jan. 1, Bay Space rapper introduced he was promoting his new album, One thing’s within the Water, with no label help, with the aim of shifting 100,000 models. Consumers will pay a minimal of $.99 for the undertaking. On Sunday (Jan. 4), LaRussell introduced he’d gotten a giant main donation from none aside from future NBA Corridor of Famer, Kyrie Irving.

“This morning, I awakened and I had a sale for $11,000,” LaRussell introduced throughout a livestream. “And I am like, who the hell would give me $11,000? And it occurred to be No. 11 on the Dallas Mavericks.”

LaRussell later acquired on the cellphone with Kyrie, who praised the rapper’s artistry and grind.

“You earned it. You deserve it,” Kyrie mentioned. “You’re employed your a*s off. I wish to contribute to what you bought happening. And I do know you will pay it ahead.”

Different celebrities have hopped onboard to assist LaRussell attain his aim. On Monday (Jan. 5), Snoop Dogg copped the album for $2,500.

“UNCLE SNOOP BOUGHT AN ALBUM FOR $2,500!!!!” LaRussell revealed on X. “It feels so good figuring out those that got here earlier than me and paved a method for me to do what I do respects my artwork and my grind. I would not do what I do right now If I by no means watched Snoop acting on the Up In Smoke DVD!!! That DVD kicked off my need to rap!!!”

Comic Cedric The Entertainer additionally contributed $1,000. To this point, LaRussell has bought over 5,700 copies of the brand new album.

Watch LaRussell Reveal Kyrie Irving and Snoop Dogg Paid Hundreds of {Dollars} for LaRussell’s New Indie Album