The thing about hip-hop is that it's from the underground, ideas from the underbelly, from people who have mostly been locked out, who have not been recognized. Russell Simmons hiphopidea Change image and share on social
I mostly eat healthy. I just do. I'm not a vegan for health reasons - although obviously I'm 20 pounds lighter than when I started. I stayed 20 pounds lighter. I feel better. My friends say I look better. All that's true. But I'm a vegan for compassionate reasons. Russell Simmons compassionateeatfeel share on social
I think the idea of getting money out of politics is critical. Russell Simmons criticalideamoney Change image and share on social
I think that diversity is key for the next American entrepreneurs. They want to be a part of this society where there is so much diversity they have to have people from all the experiences. Russell Simmons americandiversityentrepreneur Change image and share on social
To be awake is to be fully present, no noise, just you and God. Most of us only have seconds of full consciousness. To live in a state of Samadhi - that's what we're here for. Russell Simmons awakeconsciousnessfull Change image and share on social
I've been blessed to find people who are smarter than I am, and they help me to execute the vision I have. Russell Simmons blessexecutefind Change image and share on social
The difference between blues, jazz, rock n' roll and rap is that rap stayed poor. Even the white rappers are poor. It's scarier to look at poor people; it makes everyone uncomfortable. Their pain is something that people would like to see swept under the rug. Russell Simmons bluedifferencejazz share on social
I try to do things that I think are helpful to the environment, to the animals, and to the planet. Russell Simmons animalenvironmenthelpful Change image and share on social
I think I will always have a connection to young people, to try to bring their voices to the polls, bring their voices wherever they can make a difference. Russell Simmons bringconnectiondifference Change image and share on social
I try to use my voice. I know that celebrity is valuable, and people do listen. Russell Simmons celebritylistenpeople Change image and share on social
