Growing up as an Icon An Exclusive Interview with Entertainment Prodigy River Mason Eromosele

River Mason Eromosele, is a famed actor and model. He is following in the steps of his mother, celebrity wardrobe stylist Pilar Scratch, and his aunt, Hip-Hop icon Rah Digga, as he stepped into the entertainment industry. He has made appearances on Nickelodeon for “Love Tribe Apparel,” Evil Lives Here on Investigation Discovery, John Legend’s Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas which debuted on ABC, Hustlers starring J. Lo & Cardi B, Durand Jones & The Indications video “Morning in America” debuting on Billboard, Laurie Berkner Band’s This Mountain which debuted on PBS Kids, Fox’s Dr. Oz, VH1’s Love & Hip Hop New York, and CBS’ The Good Fight. River has made cameo appearances in countless commercials for PWC For the Tribeca Film Festival, 10 percent Happier digital commercial, Love Pop Greeting Card, and the scholastic school commercial for Walmart.

River is a vastly success published author of children's book "The Sky Is The Limit". In which has been seen on FORBES, Afro Tech & Urban Magazine.  Presently, River new book has been highlighted on  Black News, Sheen Magazine, Thrive Global, Teen Music Insider, Naluda Magazine, Teens Wanna Know, and Cali.FM. In 2019, "The Sky IS The Limit" sold over 200,000 copies world wide. In which assists in spiritual growth, healing, and affirmations. Take a look at our exclusive conversation with the rising star.

Instagram: @RiverMason_ & Website: RiverMasonEromosele.com

As an influencer, you have a strong social media following.What would you want for your followers to gain from your influence? I would like for my followers to be inspired by me. I want for kids my age to know that no matter how old they are they can follow their dreams. I want all kids all over the world to be motivated through my my perseverance and dedication to my craft. If one kid will be motivated and believe anything and all goals they can accomplish; I would be happy.

What would you say is your most driving motivation to keep doing what you do? My motivation to keep me going is my mom and dad. I have the best parents ever. My mom is my manager and she gets me all my gig and is the reason my career is so successful. My dad is super cool and fun  he makes sure I stay on top of my math. My parents are a great team. I'm a really lucky kid. 

What celebrities have influenced and assisted you the most during your career? I've worked with a lot of celebrities. I grew up with my family being big celebrities. My aunt is rapper Rah Digga, my mom is celebrity stylist Pilar Scratch and my aunt is radio personality Madison Jaye. I know  a lot of famous people because of who my family is.

From your experience do you have advice on how to become an actor or model? The first thing I will say is tell your parents. I told my mom and she made it happen. Since were all just kids our parents have to do most of the work. I also would say watch movies with other great across. I like to watch Jim Carey, Johnny Depp and Adam Sandler. Their my favorite. My mom always says " study the greats in your field". So that is what I do.

What would you say is your motivation to keep doing what you do? When did you realize acting was right for you? It was really cool. It came to me naturally. When my mom saw I was good and serious about it she took it serious for me because she knew it was something I wanted to do.

You're well on your way to becoming a global icon. What do you want your legacy to be for future generations? I want for all little kids like me to keep going. I want everyone to know you can do anything you set your mind to.

It was a pleasure speaking with you. Any last words? Follow your dreams and never give up. You can achieve anything you want.