Russell Simmons Supports Irv Gotti?

Hip hop mogul Russell Simmons has weighed in on Irv Gotti's prospective chances of heading Def Jam as president. Simmons founded the iconic label in the mid-80s alongside Rick Rubin, and Gotti has been vocally pining for the President's seat.

Simmons says he supports Gotti and a handful of others.

"I like Irv," Simmons said. "I'd co-sign him. I like a lot of people lobbying. I like Irv, I like [DJ] Khaled. I'd co-sign [Violator Management President] Chris Lighty. These three people, I'd co-sign any of them in a second.