Most artists are making as much money now as they could have made... in the heyday of Def Jam [when the] Beastie Boys would sell 10 million records or DMX would sell 6 or 7 million records. Those records are one thing, but then all the other ways to exploit the emotional relationship between artist and community is so much greater that I would guess that they're making as much or more money than they could have ever made.
Russell SimmonsThere's something about the authenticity that Hollywood is missing when it comes to urban culture.
Russell SimmonsRunning all my different companies has turned out to be a lot easier because I mediate twice a day and go to yoga every day.
Russell SimmonsThere is no religious or any kind of a gender that should separate you from any religious ideas.
Russell Simmons