Russell Simmons and Jay-Z are continuing their efforts to support Occupy Wall Street.
According to reports, Russell and Jay-Z are planning an Occupy Wall Street concert.
“We are definitely discussing [a concert,]” Simmons said to Billboard.biz.Jay-Z in particular has received backlash from Occupy Wall Street protesters for the sale of Rocawear's Occupy Wall Street t-shirts, although Simmons doesn't see anything wrong with the Rocawear's shirts
“We're definitely looking to make a huge impact. We're actively working for permits. We'll have one in our hands soon.”
or Jay-Z's Motives
“Jay-Z didn't make a T-shirt [that said] ‘F— the Bums on the Street,'” Simmons said in Hov's defense.read more
“What's wrong with selling goodness? You should sell things you're happy about. You should sell products that you're inspired by, that promote lasting and stable well-being.”