Is there a direct logical conflict between the premise and the hypothesis? Premise: Simmons, probably rap's greatest entrepreneur, lives in New York; schmoozes bankers, fashion designers, and record executives; and cuts deals with conglomerates such as Time Warner. Hypothesis: Simmons lives in New York and schmoozes fashion designers. 
Simmons, probably rap's greatest entrepreneur, lives in New York; schmoozes bankers, fashion designers, and record executives; and cuts deals with conglomerates such as Time Warner.###Simmons lives in New York and schmoozes fashion designers. 