Russell Simmons saw the potential of rap street music in the mid-1970s and recognized that the mainstream entertainment industry was not aware of it; he became a concert promoter and encouraged early rap groups to stay close to the dress styles and language of the inner-city African-American community.

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This statement accurately describes Russell Simmons' early involvement in promoting and developing rap music.

Russell Simmons Saw the Potential of Rap Street Music in the Mid-1970s