Russell Simmons
Russell Simmons
Russell Wendell Simmons is an American entrepreneur, producer and author. The Chairman and CEO of Rush Communications, he cofounded the hip-hop music label Def Jam Recordings and created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and Tantris. Simmons had a net-worth estimate of $340 million in 2011...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth4 October 1957
CityQueens, NY
CountryUnited States of America
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The best way to protect both the policemen and the community going forward is by creating a system that's just, where everyone feels safe.
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My wife is an excellent driver, and she's not guilty of any crime.
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We are excited to honor three individuals who have done so much to support the creativity of so many.
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We packaged it intentionally in a way for people to digest the physical practice. It's not meant to get them worried about religion or spirituality.
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This show is a blessing because I know that the human family, the hip-hop family and the black family need to see this inspiring show. They're not rich, spoiled kids. They're kids who are going to contribute a lot to the world.
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I try to keep a positive intention and use whatever resources I have to benefit others. I try to create businesses that I think are not hurtful. I try to do things that I think are helpful to the environment, to the animals, and to the planet.
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Most people believe that results matter. The idea that results matter is one that you have to keep letting go of. And most of the time, I believe it.
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I run a bunch of charities and I say this line to people: 'I am somebody who has always been helped.' A little thing like that can make people believe it.
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Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you. Pick people who are interested in what you're interested in.
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We are committed to speaking the truth, ... We must continue to tell the truth about the street if that is what we know, and we must tell the truth about God if that is who we have found. Part of telling the truth is making sure that you know and talk more about what you know then speak or do music to appease those who are in power.
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We're going to register millions of young people to vote and the benefit concert will help us fulfill our goal,
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Whatever they can imagine for themselves they can accomplish.
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What Rev Run represents is a special reality. We need inspiration, and his reality is an inspiration. If you're a father, and you see him raise his family, you'll learn how to raise your family.
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Is that because I was ugly in my picture? ... I think it's because in person you get the energy.