What Russell Simmons—the Oprah-like deified figure of hip hop—says, goes.

And this week Russell is saying a lot about the future of LGBT artists in a genre previously (and still quite) hostile to the community, thanks to Frank Ocean.

Judging by the overall sloppiness of the VMAs this year, from horrible camera angles, horrific writing and awkward transitions (among other things), we shouldn't be surprised by the major oversight that was the homophobe and misogynist Tyler, The Creator's obnoxious presence and win. Details and GLAAD's remarks after the jump.