# Toosii: Why You Have to Be "Delusional" to Succeed + Acting in POWER? Ep. 85 | The Crew Has It

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Published: 2026-06-12T15:25:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of The Crew Has It, Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo sit down with the multi-platinum artist Toosii. From his early days in Syracuse and Raleigh to becoming one of the most vulnerable voices in music, Toosii opens up about the "delusional" belief system required to make it big. He dives deep into his current rebranding and why he decided to take a two-year break from the spotlight. Plus, the guys coach Toosii on his next big dream: Acting. Is there a role for him in the Power universe? Turn $5 into $50 on https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CREW Head to https://www.tryfum.com/CREW to get your free gift with purchase, and start The Good Habit today! Join Rocket Money to reach your financial goals faster at http://RocketMoney.com/CREW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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