Russell Simmons & Jay-Z Plan #Occupy Concert

Russell Simmons has confirmed that he and Jay-Z have plans to hold a concert to benefit the #OccupyMovement. Simmons shared with Billboard.biz

“We are definitely discussing [a concert,]….We’re definitely looking to make a huge impact. We’re actively working for permits. We’ll have one in our hands soon.”

Simmons also defended the fact that Jay-Z’s “Occupy All Streets” T-shirts didn’t benefit (financially) the #OccupyMovement:

“Jay-Z didn’t make a T-shirt [that said] ‘F— the Bums on the Street…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.”

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[EurWeb, Photo: Necole Bitchie]