Russell Simmons

Most important than all of his life work in business and in art, Jay-Z has influenced an entire generation to be more compassionate, more tolerant and more generous. 

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Fear is the greatest weapon used against the defenseless. It is one that makes a group of people believe in interests that are contrary to their very own preservation. It throws people off balance. It is a tactic that confuses the blurred minds of those who are in struggle. And right now, it is the best ammunition that the National Rifle Association can muster.  

Simply put, I salute my friend, Michael Bloomberg, for making a real difference as Mayor and global innovator for the kind of change that our world so utterly needs and deserves.

Here's a list that I believe is far more inspiring than the current Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition list...  

Everyone that's been accused of being in the Illuminati: Beyonce, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye, even President Obama - they all have one thing in common, they work hard.

This Rick Ross shooting this morning got me thinking. I don't know his situation, but I definitely can relate. I was walking in those shoes at one point in my life.