As co-founder of Def Jam Records, Russell Simmons was instrumental in bringing a hip-hop revolution to mainstream America in the eighties and nineties. The music pioneer and philanthropist is also a New York Times best-selling author. His newest book, “The Happy Vegan” gives readers a guide to veganism and reveals his personal transition to a plant-based diet. Simmons joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his journey as well as other topics, including the life and legacy of David Bowie, creating a hip-hop musical and Donald Trump.
Music mogul on how going vegan changed his life
