Russell Simmons and Maino stood on the steps of New York’s City Hall to call for an end to violence during the second annual Peace Week.

“If we can’t figure out who killed Biggie, or who killed Tupac, or who killed Jam Master Jay? Or any of the famous rappers who’ve been murdered. How many murders do you think we’re solving in these communities?” Simmons said on Wednesday morning.

“People are murdering each other without any recourse,” he said during the press conference. “We need to get in our communities and work from the inside out, but we cannot do it alone. We need support.”

The rally, part of Peace Week, was organized by Erica Ford, who is a long-time leader against violence in the city.

“Today, we come together as anti-violence leaders, young people, elected officials, celebrities and family members of those impacted by youth violence to join forces to change the culture of violence,” Ford said. “Peace can be a lifestyle.”

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