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Gilbert Russell Llantino, more commonly known as RUSSELL! (previously went by Pryde or D-Pryde), is a Filipino rapper, singer, and songwriter. He began his music career at the age of 14, when he started posting videos on YouTube of original music and covers.

Early Life
Llantino was born Gilbert Russell Llantino in Mississauga, Ontario to parents of Filipino heritage. His father left when he was a young child, never returning to his family. Llantino and his family moved to Brampton into a low income neighborhood in his early childhood. He attended high school but never finished it due to being signed to a record label at 16.

Rise To Stardom
As a result of his various YouTube covers and original music getting recognition online, he was reached out to by Mars Music and signed a music contract with them at the age of 16.