Where It All Starts

Why Hip Hop Never Had a #MeToo Movement


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Background:
  • Los Angeles Times: Behind the calamitous fall of hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs
  • LA Times: Russell Simmons and Brett Ratner face new allegations of sexual misconduct 
  • Reuters: R. Kelly challenge to sex abuse conviction draws skepticism from US appeals court 
  • The New York Times: Music Mogul Russell Simmons Is Accused of Rape by 3 Women
  • Variety: Russell Simmons Sued for Alleged Rape of Def Jam Producer in '90s 
  • Hollywood Reporter: Writer Jenny Lumet: Russell Simmons Sexually Violated Me (Guest Column) 
  • TMZ: Usher Vacations in Bali with Russell Simmons, Partakes in Yoga Session 
  •  AP News: Rapper Kodak Black gets probation in teen's assault case
  • Hollywood Reporter: Russell Simmons Sued For Defamation By Former Def Jam Recordings Executive
  • The New York Times: Harvey Weinstein Paid Off Sexual Harassment Accusers for Decades
  • Body And Soul featuring Sista Dee Barnes & Rose Almighty - directed by Tamra Davis
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Where It All StartsBy Zandile Qhuqha