Wendy Williams Interviews Russell Simmons

From time to time, I listen to Wendy Williams via the internet. Well, I thought it was worth sharing that she had a special guest in her studio today: hip hop mogul Russell Simmons.

Wendy talks candidly to Simmons. Basically, this is a plug for his new book, "Do You! 12 Laws To Access The Power In You To Achieve Happiness And Success." So, if you want have a book that is inspirational and uplifting, GO GET IT!!

The book is in stores today, April 24.

During this interview, Russell talked about marriage ("Yes, I will get married again"); his vegan diet ("I have lost 25 pounds"); 2008 Presidential election; and his faith. He entertained phone calls from listeners addressing his appearance on Oprah.

The Wendy Williams Experience can be heard from 2pm-7pm EST on 107.5 WBLS (www.wbls.com).

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Simmons Says 3 Epithets Should Be Banned

I know that you all have seen Russell Simmons on Oprah discussing the use of racist and sexist words in the media. In that episode, Simmons was defending the use of those words, saying the artist is "like a poet". Well he is singing a different tune.

Now, Simmons is urging the record industry to banned such words as "bitch," "ho," and "nigger" from supposedly clean versions of rap songs. He said that there is no uniform standard for deleting offensive words.

"We recommend (they're) always out," Simmons, the pioneering entrepreneur
who made millions of dollars as he helped shape hip-hop culture, said in an
interview Monday. "This is a first step. It's a clear message and a consistency
that we want the industry to accept for more corporate social
responsibility."
(Source)

I think this is a step, but how long will it last? Will the record industry as a whole embrace this move? Will this stifle the artistic views of the rapper?

What say you?

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