After speaking to Bernie Sanders I have decided that he is over stating what he can deliver to underserved communities

— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) March 4, 2016

Russell Simmons has decided to endorse Hillary Clinton over Bernie Sanders.

On CNN, he said:

Bernie Sanders is over-promising. He's insensitive to the plight of black people, and what good is it if you don't take lobbyist money and don't acknowledge the No. 1 threat to America and to the world is the factory farming lobby because it is poisoning the planet quickly.

His tweets have attracted some fierce activity from Bernie Sanders supporters.

Rest of his tweets on the topic: 

I have decided to to go with my long time friend who has been nothing but honest and supportive of the progressive agenda that I care about

— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) March 4, 2016

Today I announce my full support for the next president of the United States, @HillaryClinton. #ImWithHer

— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) March 4, 2016

Hillary and all traditional candidates accept money from lobbyists without it they are dead Doesn't mean they fully support them

— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) March 4, 2016

Yes I believe Hillary will fight the prison industrial complex and the factory farming industry Despite taking their money

— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) March 4, 2016