424 Quotes by Russell Simmons






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    I think the rap community always tells the truth. And I think that it's important that we listen to their voices so we can have a roadmap, because artists - almost every single artist in hip-hop, they paint a picture of society that's overlooked. The misogyny, the racism, the violence, the homophobia, these are things that we try to avoid instead of dealing with. All of that I see it so often.

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    There's one overriding issue, namely, that we live in a police state so long as the police get to police themselves. And that is why cops go unindicted.

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    If you want to say something profound, writing from your heartbeat is different than writing from the loud voices you get from music. If they’re rapping from noise, it’s about robbing people. It’s that simple.

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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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