"Simmons Endorses Obama
By SARAH WHEATON
Russell Simmons has just announced his endorsement of Senator Barack Obama, but the hip-hop mogul did not always have kind words for the candidate.

ÒObamaÕs leadership, passion and demand for a change resonates effectively with the aspirations of millions of people who want a better quality of life,Ó Mr. Simmons, co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, said in a statement." (NYT Blogs)