The Simmons: A Hip Hop Family Dynasty
Watch Diggy Simmons tonight on 106 & Park at 6P/5C!
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Diggy Simmons Is On 106 & Park Today To Celebrate The Release of Unexpected Arrival! - Diggy Simmons is on the verge of becoming hip hop’s next big superstar. It’s no surprise. With a last name like Simmons, Diggy was bound to be talented on the mic. His pops was the Run in Run-DMC and his uncle, well, he just created a little label known as Def Jam. Maybe you’ve heard of it. We take a look at Diggy’s legendary hip hop family below.Catch Diggy tonight on 106 & Park celebrating the release of his debut album Unexpected Arrival at 6P/5C!(Photo: Terrence Jennings/PictureGroup)
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Rev. Run - Without Run-DMC hip hop might have never become the global phenomenon it is today. Rev. Run and crew were the first rap group to ever grace the cover of music bible Rolling Stone. Kings of Rock indeed! (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
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Russell Simmons - Def Jam. Rush Communications. Phat Farm. Def Comedy Jam. Shall we go on? Uncle Rush is the godfather of rap and has been an integral part of hip hop stars including his brother Run, LL Cool J, the Beastie Boys and many more. (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)
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Vanessa Simmons - The oldest sibling of the Simmons clan, Vanessa runs Pastry along Angela. The St. John’s grad is also a model and actress during her spare time. Whenever that is! (Photo: Albert L. Ortega/PictureGroup)
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Angela Simmons - Along with her big sister, Vanessa, Angela helms Pastry Shoes. In 2006, the two siblings created Pastry and launched the line the following year to rave reviews AND big sales. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)
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