Cristina Renee Hamilton Simmons

Simmons Money!

Russell Simmons has been instrumental in bringing hip-hop to every facet of business and media since its inception in the late 1970s: in music with the co-founding of the immensely successful original Def Jam Recordings; in the fashion industry with the trail-blazing Phat Farm, BabyPhat, Run Athletics, and Def Jam University clothing lines; in film with Simmons Lathan Media Group; in television with HBO’s “The Def Comedy Jam” and “Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry”; on Broadway with the Tony Award winning stage production “Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam on Broadway”; in the financial services industry with UniRush and its RushCard and Baby Phat RushCard; in fine jewelry with The Simmons Jewelry Co; in video gaming, mobile communications and other industries utilizing the internationally recognized Def Jam brand through Def Jam Enterprises; and in the community with Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation and the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network. Russell is a sought-after public speaker and regularly addresses audiences ranging from public school children and university students to corporate executives and community leaders.

Gods miracles R constantly unfolding rt in front of yr eyes,open them,Smile & breathe your breathing the air of the billionaires- Russell Simmons

So this magazine hits me up online and says they have been following me and like my writings. They asked me to join their team. So I agreed however I was a bit hesitant but I know if you wait long enough Evil will tell on himself every time that's the name of his game. So prior to January' 10, I never mentioned to anybody that I work and write with Global Grind you'd only know this if you were following me on facebook and reading the many articles I blasted from Global Grind's site.

So once my email address was set up I sent this out to all of the staff @ the magazine.

Hello Raw Talent Team,

My name is Cristina Hamilton, RTM writer. So nice to be working with you all I am excited. I just wanted to send a quick ice breaker email. I am not sure who knows who but I am excited about meeting and working with you all. I am working on RTM's myspace page and wanted to get some suggestions from you all. I also wanted to post the team as the top friends as well as place any facebook fanpage or any other social networks badges that you may belong to and wanted to promote. In order to do so I need you all to send me the information or with permits from Calvin The CEO you can post them yourselves. Please let's team up on facebook, myspace, however whatever let's connect we are a team and I predict Big Things for the future. Who you wit Team!!! Let's make it happen.

A little about me:

Facebook

Fanpage

Arra's Blog

myspace

Please don't hesitate to respond with any information you want to share especially regarding my work I am open to constructive feedback.. Nice meeting you all and I look forward to hear from and working with you all.

No one responded via email, however some were sending signs saying "hey I am following you". However no one was getting my signs saying "hey I am watching and also you don't know who is watching you while you are following me". There was one person in particular that caught my attention. The Editor, and why, check this below.

Cristina Arra Simmons January 17 at 11:43am

Hey I would like to make you an admin on my fan page so we can assist one another with edits

Arra Da Flygurl

Writer:61 fans

Cheryl M. Williams: January 18 at 4:28am

Hi. I appreciate the thought but assist each other how exactly?

Cristina Arra Simmons : January 18 at 7:28am

U are the Editor right? ;)

Cristina Arra Simmons: January 18 at 9:51am

You know what don't worry about what I said. I tend to jump the gun before I actually get to know people so just forget about the offer. Be blessed.

Cheryl M. Williams :January 20 at 1:21am

I'm sorry, I'm confused lol? "Editor" is my online nickname like Arra Da Flygurl is yours. I chose that nickname b/c it's what I aspire to be way before I learned of RTM. I was introduced to RTM nearly a year ago thru a mutual contact & eventually asked to take on the responsiblity of Editor. I've been contributing to this project in that capacity ever since as best as I can & feel blessed to have an early opportunity to do what I love while still in college. I hope this fully answers your question.

Now, it seems to me you're right -- you tend to jump the gun before you get to know people. Therefore, getting the wrong ideas! I was simply asking you to elaborate on HOW we would assist one another with edits. I don't like to assume but again, I appreciate the offer. By the way, I'm a nice person and I have no issue with you... but I do suggest you chill out and heal that bruised ego of yours and stop thinking everyone is out to hurt you. I'm out.

(Yall read that shit)!!!

Cristina Arra Simmons: January 20 at 8:21am

"By the way, I'm a nice person and I have no issue with you... but I do suggest you chill out and heal that bruised ego of yours and stop thinking everyone is out to hurt you. I'm out."
Chick first off my ego is not bruised by no means if anything I am happy people choose to show how ignorant and controlled they can be. I simply was trying to break the ice. But check it you don't have to worry about that ever again please believe that. By saying my ego is bruised you are making a outrageous assumption so you do that. Be out. Peace.

Do over... By Cheryl Williams

Between You and Cheryl M. Williams

Cheryl M. Williams: January 23 at 3:39am

Sooooo.... hey there. Look, there's no use in pretending we didn't get off on the wrong foot but still, I'd like it if we squash this shit and move forward. I admit to having a tendency to be too direct and if I was I apologize. Either way though we have to be a team and work together so truce?

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Red, White, and Who?

I am a big fan of Keeping up with the Kardashians. Tonight's episode struck me in so many ways. Khloe was having issues with her weight and of course the jealous and envious people who have nothing to do but hide behind their insults on the internet, said some pretty hurtful things in a blog. Well Khloe received a call from PETA to do an nude ad protesting fur. Khloe was a bit apprehensive about doing the ad because she was having weight issues. So sad that in this world we live in "we compare ourselves amongst ourselves". Which keeps us always trying to fit into a standard. Well at least what society considers "the standard" Khloe is always being compare to her sisters Kim and Kourtney which is so not fair because each of them are beautiful in their own way.

So Khloe goes and speaks with Bruce Jenner her stepfather. Seeking advice when she told him about the ad. He responded by saying "that's good but don't you think you should lose a few pounds". Typical thing for a insensitive man to say. No disrespect to Bruce... Then they wonder why their wives seek attention else where . I will tell you why, some of you with money think that you can speak to people any way no matter who it is: family, the fake friends you have and the slaves you hire to work for you. But instead of congratulating her, he insulted her. Then he went on to say after she had explained to him how she was offended by his comment. He said "is that why you wear black", Khloe's response was "I am wearing black because I am depressed." Say What!!!!

: I wear black because it's represents change... Positive Change!!!

See people where did we get this misconception that the color black represents oppression, depression and sadness. Our country's colors are red, white and blue. Now lets break that down red well that represents the blood that was shed to create "one nation under God" but whose blood was it? Who was that actually fought. Hmmm? Then there's white (well we all know what that suppose to represent) pure, cleanliness and honesty (mhmmm) and then there's blue. Blue represents the actual things this country was founded on (the pain, the deceit, the lies and the trickery) the trickery bestowed upon the enslaved. When I speak of the enslaved I must make it clear I am not speaking only of black people. (The fungus has spread) To me the color blue represents the oppression, sadness, and fear. People black represents change. Things to come that we all struggled and worked so hard for. When I say "we" I mean those who understand what it means to fight the good fight and stay strong.

So people get it out of your minds that black is a color of depression and oppression. It is time for change. Trust me everybody can't be saved. But those of you who can. Let's make it happen. "Animal conditioning to keep me as your slave! I get out!" Thanks Lauryn.

Explain this line "You should know I bleed blue but I ain't no crypt though"- Jay Z... I'm waiting.

: Red White and Blue... Stars and Stripes

My interpretation for "Bleed blue" is the colors for the Illuminati Red, white, blue... Those colors of the American flag mean something and those stars on the flag represent something too... Think about it... The stars are in the BLUE section of the flag!!! Ask somebody... This is the stuff they don't teach you in school so when that when the message starts coming at US we will be confused and distract with things like gangs (Crips, Bloods) and not pay attention to who's really behind all the American Chaos...Red and white stripes... The white represent the lost, confused and uninformed... Entangled in the red's web....

I would like to close this out with a message from Hova featuring Mr. Hudson

Forever Young