More - Russell Simmons Quotes

Hip hop is from the underground. It's from the underbelly [of America]. The poetry [music] is an expression from people from the trailers to the projects whose stories are not told.

Russell Simmons

 America

Well, it's the last step of the civil rights movement: You know, wrap your hands around some money, right?

Russell Simmons

 American Businessman Civil Rights

Art allows people a way to dream their way out of their struggle.

Russell Simmons

 American Businessman Art

College kids go off to school and they get twisted with credit.

Russell Simmons

 College

Get Your Money Right.

Russell Simmons

 Money

You will see Bill Cosby on steroids,

Russell Simmons

 

They say we're putting out bad messages to the kids. Our image is clean, man. Kids beat each other's heads every day. They are fighting because they were fighting before I was born. ... We're role models.

Russell Simmons

 Kids

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.

Russell Simmons

 Truth

Judgment of the people in the situation is not helpful. How can you help them is the question.

Russell Simmons

 American Businessman

[Hip-Hop icon Russell Simmons has joined the Honorary Committee for Daniel Pearl Music Days 2005 , a 10-day network of performances named for the late journalist.] I am very pleased to be involved with the Daniel Pearl Music Days committee because its message resonates with me on a very personal level, ... My own career is an example of the universal power of music, especially the power of Hip Hop, to bring people of different backgrounds together for a common purpose. I hope that my commitment to the Daniel Pearl Music Days committee will encourage all music lovers - both amateurs and professionals - to get involved with the Music Days performance network and contribute to the 'Harmony For Humanity' e-Stage.

Russell Simmons