Russell Simmons

Russell Simmons Fires Back After Kimora Said She Has No Relationship With Her Kids’ Fathers

From Bali, Russell said ‘there are two sides to every story,’ claimed he paid $50,000 a month for years, and accused Kimora of blocking his access to his kids.
12/15/2025

Bo$$, Def Jam's First Female Rapper, Dies at 54

The Detroit native was best known for her hit song “Deeper.”
03/12/2024

Russell Simmons Reportedly Sued For Alleged Rape By Former Def Jam Producer

This is the 19th accuser to allege sexual misconduct against the music mogul.
02/14/2024

Feds Say Russell Simmons’ Claim Ex-Wife Stole Stock To Pay New Husband’s Bond Is False

The music mogul repeated the claim during a recent interview with Graham Bensinger.
12/11/2023

Russell Simmons Breaks Silence on Assault and Rape Allegations

The Def Jam co-founder conducted an interview with ‘In Depth with Graham Bensinger.’
12/08/2023

‘I’m A Tough Chick’: Kimora Lee Simmons Is Ok After Social Media Feud With Ex-Russell Simmons

The business mogul accused Russell of abusive behavior toward her and their daughters.
07/03/2023
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The Breakfast Club on BET Recap - June 23, 2023

On this week’s recap, DJ Envy and Jess Hilarious weigh in on the Russell Simmons family drama, pull a Rumor Report on Jeezy and give Joseline Hernandez career tips.
06/23/2023

Aoki Lee Simmons Blasts ‘Foul,’ ‘Misogynistic’ DMs Amid Dispute with Dad Russell

The Harvard graduate says she’s just doing what her father taught her.
06/23/2023

Russell Simmons is ‘Deeply Sorry’ After Public Feud with Daughters and Ex-Wife

"But this man has been threatening my kids' lives,” said Kimora Lee Simmons.
06/21/2023
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The I Am Hip Hop Hall of Fame
2021 Hip HopAwards

Look back at unforgettable acceptance speeches from I Am Hip Hop Award recipients, including Grandmaster Flash, KRS-One, Russell Simmons, Ice Cube, Salt-N-Pepa, Lil' Kim and more.
09/23/2021

Russell Simmons To Launch NFT Collection Honoring Hip-Hop Pioneers

The digital collection will feature unheard recordings.
08/10/2021