Russell
Simmons
, organizer of the Hip-Hop Summitthat will bring together the entertainment industry to
address the serious issues abounding in hip hop, today
announced the four major points to be addressed in the
meetings that are being scheduled at the June 12-13th
event in New York City. Simmons also named the key people
who are involved in putting these meetings together.
The four major
issues that will be addressed at the Hip-Hop Summit are:
1) To get
hip-hop artists and the entertainment industry to take
back responsibility
in addressing the serious issues surrounding hip-hop
as a culture–a culture that has grown into an international
lifestyle promoting certain values and ethics. This industry
is taking greater strides at being accountable for the
social, political
and economic impact the music has on the society at
large.
2) To provide
an opportunity for conflict resolution among some of the
artists who have expressed differences of opinions.
3) To look
internally, within the industry, to the function of A&R
and marketing in
elevating the art form.
4) To come
together to hear inspiring messages from Honorable Minister
Louis Farrakhan, Reverend Run, Original Gang Member/Mediator
Michael Concepcion, NAACP CEO/President Kwesi Mfume,
RIAA President Hilary Rosen, Congresswoman Maxine Waters,
Minister Ben Chavis
Muhammed, and Jewish leaders, who will challenge
the industry to help transform society into a better place
for all people. The agenda for the Hip-Hop Summit is inclusive
and the outcome of the Summit will be inclusive. All people,
from all communities, stand to benefit from a successful
national Hip-Hop
Summit.