INTERVIEW: Russell Simmons on how we make a difference with our own actions, being aware of the troubles in Africa, and contributing something to the cause at the Bono and Damien Hirst Paint the Town Red For Aids In Africa - The (RED)...

INTERVIEW: Russell Simmons on his favorite artwork at the Bono and Damien Hirst Paint the Town Red For Aids In Africa - The (RED) Auction at Sotheby's in New York, New York on February 14, 2008. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)

Russell Simmons at the Midsummer Night's Magic Gala at the Century Plaza Hotel in Century City, California on July 13, 2005. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)

EVENT CAPSULE CLEAN: 25th Great Sports Legends Dinner To Benefit The Buoniconti Fund, New York, NY, United States, 09/27/2010. (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)

INTERVIEW: Russell Simmons on coming out tonight because his date wanted to see the movie. On liking the first film.  On the best decision he made today at the 'The Hangover Part II' Premiere at New York NY. (Footage by WireImage...

EVENT CAPSULE CLEAN -'12 Years A Slave' Los Angeles Premiere, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 10/14/2013 EVENT CAPSULE CLEAN -'12 Years A Slave' Los Angele at Directors Guild Of America on October 14, 2013 in Los Angeles, California...

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Russell Simmons at the 38th NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on March 2, 2007. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)

EVENT CAPSULE CLEAN: Comedy Central Roast Of Donald Trump - Arrivals, New York, NY, United States, 03/09/2011. (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)

EVENT CAPSULE REPORTER/CHYRON: Steve Harvey Hosts 2nd Annual Steve Harvey Foundation Gala in NY, New York, NY, United States, 04/04/2011. (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)

EVENT CAPSULE CLEAN: Steve Harvey Hosts 2nd Annual Steve Harvey Foundation Gala in NY, New York, NY, United States, 04/04/2011. (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)

David Robinson, Raymond McGuire, Steve Harvey, Steve Stoute, Russell Simmons, and Geoffrey Canada at the Steve Harvey Hosts 2nd Annual Steve Harvey Foundation Gala in NY at New York NY. (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)

Russell Simmons and Andre Harrell at 'ASPiRE' Television Network Launch Event at Cipriani 42nd Street on June 27, 2012 in New York, New York (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)

EVENT CAPSULE CLEAN: 'ASPiRE' Television Network Launch Event at Cipriani 42nd Street on June 27, 2012 in New York, New York (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)

Estella Warren & Russell Simmons greet fans at Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, 02/18/13. Estella Warren & Russell Simmons greet fans at Cha on February 18, 2013 in Los Angeles, California (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)

Russell Simmons and Shannon Elizabeth at HBO's Post 2014 Golden Globe Awards Party at Circa 55 Restaurant on 2014-01-12 in Los Angeles, California.

Russell Simmons, Lydia Hearst at the Lydia Hearst Hosts National Underwear Day at New York NY. (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)

EVENT CAPSULE CLEAN - Goldie Hawn's Inaugural 'Love In For Kids' Benefitting The Hawn Foundation's MindUP Program Transforming Children's Lives For Greater Success In School And Life in Los Angeles, CA 11/21/14

EVENT CAPSULE CHYRON - Goldie Hawn's Inaugural 'Love In For Kids' Benefitting The Hawn Foundation's MindUP Program Transforming Children's Lives For Greater Success In School And Life in Los Angeles, CA 11/21/14

Russell Simmons at Goldie Hawn's Inaugural 'Love In For Kids' Benefitting The Hawn Foundation's MindUP Program Transforming Children's Lives For Greater Success In School And Life in Los Angeles, CA 11/21/14

Russell Simmons and Cheryl Salt James at 'ASPiRE' Television Network Launch Event at Cipriani 42nd Street on June 27, 2012 in New York, New York (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)

Russell Simmons at the Lydia Hearst Hosts National Underwear Day at New York NY. (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)

Russell Simmons at the Christie's Previews the Ponahalo Diamonds Before Auction at New York NY. (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)

Russell Simmons at the Christie's Previews the Ponahalo Diamonds Before Auction at New York NY. (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)