Russell Simmons x Brave New Voices. Russell continues to do business where the real money is as he has now secured a production deal for the upcoming HBO series “Brave New Voices.” The series kicks off on Sunday and according to the press release:

…chronicles the lives of¬†teen poets from seven cities around the nation as they prepare to compete in Youth Speaks’ annual Brave New Voices Festival. It’s narrated by Queen Latifah. Idris Elba hosts the finals.

Check the preview video compliments of Rap Radar. Say what you want about Russell, but with this HBO money and Wal-Mart money through his new clothing line, it’s pretty safe to say he is Recession proof. Guess he won’t be needing these Fat Joe kicks anytime soon.

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