Russell — Get Hard Character Profile

About Russell

Darnell's cousin and leader of the Crenshaw Kings gang who initially rejects James and Darnell, redirecting them to a rival group before James eventually gains acceptance within the gang.

Character Facts

Played by

T.I.

Appears in

Get Hard (2015)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Russell — Conflict Gang Rejection — James King (Will Ferrell)

  Gang leader who initially refuses James's request for protection.

• Russell — Family Cousins — Darnell Lewis (Kevin Hart)

  Family ties connect Darnell to the local gang leadership.

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