Angie Martinez Questions Whether She Should Interview Russell Simmons

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Angie Martinez Questions Whether She Should Interview Russell Simmons

Radio icon Angie Martinez is openly weighing whether she would ever sit down for an interview with Russell Simmons, acknowledging the complexity and sensitivity surrounding the embattled music mogul’s public image. During a recent conversation on her @angiemartinezirl podcast with @cthagod Martinez addressed the topic candidly, questioning if an interview would be appropriate. Martinez, long regarded as one of hip-hop’s most respected voices, has built her career on thoughtful, culturally impactful interviews — which makes the possibility of a Simmons sit-down especially complicated. While she did not confirm any plans to interview him, she acknowledged the internal debate around journalism, accountability, and timing.

Russell Simmons has repeatedly denied allegations of sexual misconduct and has largely remained out of the U.S. public spotlight in recent years, residing abroad while continuing to release statements addressing the accusations against him. *should she interview Simmons?*