Last year, Def Jam Recordings co-founder Russell Simmons was accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old model back in 1991.

Today, Foxy Brown, who signed to Def Jam as a teenager, voiced her opinion for the hip-hop mogul via Instagram as she penned an open letter.

“Attesting to the character of the man who, as a teenager saved my life. Salaciousness and scandal garners headlines. Cowards cower,” the Brooklyn rapper wrote . “But as inarguably, Russell’s biggest Def Jam female protege, (who birthed an era of overtly evocative stars), the man I’ve known and loved, was nothing more than the respectful, respected, gentleman and GODFATHER OF HIP-HOP we’ve all adored. In staunch support, Praying for you Russ!”

Read Foxy Brown’s open letter to Russell Simmons below and let us know your thoughts in the comments section.

An open letter……….💋 Attesting to the character of the man who, as a teenager saved my life. Salaciousness and scandal garners headlines. Cowards cower, during times of tumult. But as inarguably, Russell’s biggest Def Jam female protege, (who birthed an era of overtly evocative stars), the man I’ve known and loved, was nothing more than the respectful, respected, gentleman and GODFATHER OF HIP-HOP we’ve all adored. In staunch support, Praying for you Russ!💋 Let’s send our LOVE. ❤Fox @unclerush

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