Russell Simmons Reflects Upon Michael Jackson's Significance

Russell Simmons Reflects Upon Michael Jackson's Significance

Posted on Jun 25th 2009 9:10PM by Gaylord Fields
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Hip-hop impresario Russell Simmons, who as a co-founder of Def Jam Records is well versed on world-changing musical movements, reflects upon the passing of Michael Jackson at age 50 and the cultural significance of the King of Pop.

"Michael Jackson was my generation's most iconic cultural hero," Simmons tells Spinner. "Courageous, unique and incredibly talented. He'll be missed greatly."

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tbigtfat 6-25-2009

I'm truly sad that mj,is gone from this place.I pray for the family as well as Lisa Marie who has lost two of the world's greats,Please all let us not judge,That's God's duty

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