Russell Simmons Not Too Happy About The Hip Hop Honors 2009

The 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors that was taped last night in NYC, was supposed to be a tribute to Def Jam-celebrating 25 years!

Not only was LL Cool J, Jay Z, Rihanna, Kanye West not there, BUT it's been rumored that told Russell Simmons–one of the co-founders of Def Jam– sent an email this morning to film maker Nelson George (the Exec. Producer of the show) and to all the heads of Def Jam expressing how disappointed he was in the event.

Russ wrote that he had no interest in this celebration without more L.A. Reid footage (who wasn’t even there) and his contribution. He also stated that he believes not having Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye, Dame Dash, LL Cool J, or Irv Gotti involved at all hurt the show. All of those people were indeed missing from last night’s Honors. Russell also expressed his distaste for having a comedian host (Tracey Morgan). He said that having a comedian fill in space “hurt his heart”. And the show overall was “incomplete at best”. (YBF)

I thought it was just me! Im glad I'm not alone! How can you not have the people that help make DEF JAM what it is today, not be apart of the ceremony!