Sunday, December 17, 2006

Bling Bling: Can Africans Really Benefit from the Diamond Industry?


Russell Simmons Says Yes
By Angela Bronner, AOL Black Voices


Since hip-hop gave the world "bling," and the diamond-encrusted lifestyle that it inspires, it makes perfect sense that hip-hop impresario Russell Simmons and his over-the-top, on-again-off-again wife, Kimora Lee Simmons would get into the diamond business.

After all, Simmons, considered the Godfather of hip-hop because he co-founded seminal rap label Def Jam as well as hip-hop fashion house Phat Farm, has always been a pioneer on the business side. And his "fabulous" wife Kimora has also made a pretty penny for herself with her ready-to-wear women's line, Baby Phat.
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