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Russell Simmons

The Godfather of Hip Hop

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Part 6 - The Freedom Fighter

My Interests



Russell Simmons Interview about book "Do You" myspace.com/hiphop

Russell Simmons Music Blog Check on myspace.com/hiphop pt. 2

I'd like to meet:

Malcolm X
Paramahansa Yogananada
Dr. King
Ghandi
Elijah Muhamed
Chuck Nerry
Ray Charles
Mother Teresa
Jesus Christ
Abraham
Lord Buddha
Muhammed

Music:



Public Enemy
RUN DMC
DMX
Krishnas Das
Bhaganvas Das
Jiinx de Juvy
Nas
Dro
LL Cool J
Jay Z
Emenem
Beastie Boys
Slick Rick
Micheal Franti

Movies:



Malcolm X Scarface
Godfather
Belly
Schindlers List
Boogie Nights
Coming to America
Nutty Professer
Rush Hour 1 and 2
Wedding crashers
Casino Royale (new james bond!)
Diet for a new america
Hotel Rawanda
Color Purple
Cluess
Clerks 2
Titanic
When the Levys Broke by spike lee

Television:

Def Poetry Jam
Def Comedy Jam
Run's House
The Daily Show
The Wire
Sopranos
The L Word
Curb Your Enthuisam
Lucky Louie

Books:

Autobiography of Malcolm X
Autobiography of a Yogi
Fabulosity by Kimora Lee Simmons
Hip Hop Laws of Success by Russell Simmons
Yoga Sutras of Pantajali by Satchi Sandanana
Power of Now by Echart Toole
7 Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepok Chopra
Make it Happen by Kevin Lyles
Sex Drugs Money and God by Russell Simmons

Heroes:

Minister Farakahn
The Dali Lama
Nas
My daughters, Ming and Aoki Lee
Pubic Enemy
Krishnas Das and Bhaganvas Das. (Music artists)
Victor Mathews
Jim Breyer Ben Chavis
DMX
Rev RUN
Jinx da Juvy Dro.
Nelson Mandela
Kimora Lee Simmons
Glen E. Friedman

My Blog

Rush Education 2008 Exhibition On View At Rush Arts Gallery: June 4 - June 27, 2008


Posted by Russell Simmons on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:21:00 PST

RUSSELL SIMMONS SPEAKS TO DIAMOND INDUSTRY HEAVYWEIGHTS

RUSSELL SIMMONS DELIVERS POWERFUL AND THOUGHTFUL JCK KEYNOTE ADDRESS FOCUSING ON TRANSFORMING THE DIAMOND INDUSTRY THROUGH  GIVING BACK TO AFRICA DIAMOND EMPOWERMENT FUND(TM) ANNOUNCES NEW BOAR...
Posted by Russell Simmons on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:19:00 PST

Sean Bell Verdict

I don't know what implications a guilty or not guilty verdict in the Sean Bell case has on our society.   I only know for certain that we need more sensitivity training as part of the police curr...
Posted by Russell Simmons on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:51:00 PST

"GET YOUR MONEY RIGHT" FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT IN CHARLOTTE, NC ON APRIL 26

Hello Friends,Come out and listen to our panel of Professionals and Entertainers as they share their personal stories and the mistakes they've made with their own finances, as well as the differen...
Posted by Russell Simmons on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:46:00 PST

PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH VOTER REGISTRATION INCREASED OVER 70% IN 2008

NATIONAL HIP-HOP TEAM VOTE SUMMIT IN PHILADELPHIA MAKES AN IMPACT Today, the Hip-Hop Research and Education Fund (HREF) released information garnered from the Pennsylvania State Board of Election...
Posted by Russell Simmons on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:27:00 PST

"GET YOUR MONEY RIGHT" FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT IN CHARLOTTE, NC ON APRIL 26

Hello Friends,Come out and listen to our panel of Professionals and Entertainers as they share heir personal stories about the mistakes they've made with their own finances along the way, and the ...
Posted by Russell Simmons on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:01:00 PST

"DO YOU!" Promotional Book Tour

Hello Friends!I'm out there promoting "DO YOU!" this week as it will be re-released on Thursday in paperback! I will be at the following raio shows and venues in the coming weeks and i'd love your sup...
Posted by Russell Simmons on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:39:00 PST

Do You - Be Powerful, Be Heard

Specifically, there are two kinds of empowerment I try to promote. The first is personal empowerment, in which individuals who have been so worn down by the struggle that they begin to doubt . . . RE...
Posted by Russell Simmons on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:16:00 PST

"Do You" in Paperback Hit StoresThis Thursday!

Hello My Friends,Just wanted to share with you all that "Do You" will be re-released in paper back on Thursday April 10th.  If you haven’t picked up a copy yet, this re-release is a great o...
Posted by Russell Simmons on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:10:00 PST

Russell on Argyle and Doing You

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Posted by Russell Simmons on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:51:00 PST