2/11/09 Russell Simmons Weighs In On 50 Cent/Rick Ross

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Even Russell Simmons is weighing in on the 50 Cent / Rick Ross beef. "If it's like pro wrestling, if that's how they view themselves, then it's part of the entertainment," Simmons said in an interview "It's not something I would advise still. I always like to play high notes. I've gotten older. I see that is usually where I've had the longest, most stable impression...doing something that's higher and more inspired. There's a lot of talks about the beefs that's going on, particularly the 50 Cent [and Rick Ross feud]. They're both very talented. Neither one of them needs that to be hot...It's always a little edgy. I worry about them. I haven't gotten involved. I hope they settle it, and it goes away."

Simmons founded the Hip Hop Summit Action Network in 2001 which is dedicated to harnessing the cultural relevance of Hip-Hop music to serve as a catalyst for education advocacy and other societal concerns fundamental to the empowerment of youth.

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