Russell Simmons Discusses Hip Hop Summit

Russell Simmons discusses Hip Hop Summit and his work with getting youth involved in politics. Interview took place this week on the Ed Gordon Public Radio program.

Listen to Interview.

However, Ed Gordons Roundtable SLAMS Simmons in their response to his interview. LOL Woooo!!! Pretty hot exchange. Both sides made good points.

I almost hate to say it in this case..... but I stand with the Roundtable. Listen to The Roundtable.

However, for the record.... I also stand by some of the things that Russell mentioned as well. I think Russell Simmons' Heart MAY have been in the right place....because he certainly has enough money...he doesn't have to go out and get himself involved in these activities.

BUT as the Roundtable mentioned... there are some serious problems with the wider Hip Hop industry which works against any kind of positive activitities that those in the "Hip Hop Culture" may want to get involved in. Hip Hop kills any kind of hope for a political movement amongst its fans.