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Since last night, the movement to spread awareness about Troy Davis’ case and prevent his execution has been in hyperdrive on Twitter. Continue »

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Last week, pioneering old head Bill Cosby hosted the Jackie Robinson Foundation’s ROBIE Awards, where Hip-Hop’s favorite old head Uncle BDR and others were honored for their Jackie Robinson-like lives. Continue »

Bossip.com just got off the phone with BDR and his lawyers and Mr. Simmons is not pleased that Bossip calls him “Blood Diamond Russ. ‘Blood Diamonds” has been in the news lately with Naomi Campbell allegedly lying at the war crimes trial of former Liberian dictator Charles Taylor. Apparently, swirl-em up Russ is feeling some heat.

While on the call, BDR mentioned his life was being threatened because of Bossip and asked us “do you know what happened to Tupac and Biggie?”. BDR says he has a lot of resources and his big white lawyers will be coming after Bossip.com. Although BDR said he loves the term “Blood Diamond Russ” in an previous interview with Bossip, he is now riding hard against us using the term.

Where did the term BDR come from? Russell Simmons was attacked by the director of movie ‘Blood Diamond’ for understating the problems from the diamond industry exploiting Africans for profit. It has been alleged BDR has a close relationship with the diamond industry. We are not backing down from swirl-em up Russ and will continue to use the term “BDR”. If BDR is ever hurt, it won’t be because of Bossip, it will be because of something shady he was involved in with regards to the blood diamond industry. If Bossip was to stop telling the truth and stop being critical of suspect leaders in our community, we wouldn’t be true to what was behind starting Bossip in the first place.

Dang BDR, what kind of yoga move is that??? The freakadocious mogul and fashion magnate held a presentation for his new ARGYLECULTURE Menswear line last night and it looked like he was a little excited to see Courtney Love. Keep reading for more shots of these freakazoids and don’t forget to Fill In The Blank… Continue »

Russell Simmons obviously needs no introduction. His numerous successes as a business and media mogul are rivaled only by a few others in the world. Despite all his successes, however, Simmons is not immune from the criticism of his politics. Continue…

A member of Bill Cosby’s band responds to BDR:

I respect Russell Simmons for all of his contributions to Hip Hop culture but I hope that people do not get distracted and lost in his critiques…Continue..

Affion Crockett is making a name for himself by being funny, the old fashioned way. When he did the Chris Brown with Larry King, we all laughed, now let’s laugh again at him doing Russell Simmons.

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Russell Simmons was spotted in Miami with his long-time young white cake. While in Miami, Russell had his hands all over her t*tays and the whole nine…

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Russell Simmons hosted the screening for a movie called “The Cove” last night. Whoever shops for Russell needs to try other places besides Gap Kids because he is too grown to look like a toddler. There also appeared to be more than casual conversation between Lucy Lui and Dame Dash.

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“Blood Diamond” Russell Simmons may be taking Def Jam Records to court. Flip the lid for more Continue »

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This is BDR and Julie Henderson…again. The “couple” supported the Luxury Travel Service Fame Route Silent Auction and Performance. We got to thinking, is Russ serious about this one? He has been with her over 5 times and looks content as heaven.

Russ, if you come back with “this is just a friend”, we will be forced to warn our children to not make friends with women in this manner.

Pop the top to see more Russell, Alan Houston, and the crazy looking performer from last night, Mr. Eric Lewis…

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Get ready to get your snap on. Russell Simmons’ new project, Brave New Voices is causing quite a stir on HBO:

Coming together in a time of uncertainty and challenge, a new generation of young, American poets have something to say about their world. In 44 communities across the U.S., teenagers are competing for a spot on their regional teams in order to compete in Washington DC at the National Slam Poetry championship called Brave New Voices. Continue »