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Russell Wendell Simmons (born October 4, 1957) is an American entrepreneur, writer and record executive. He co-founded the hip-hop label Def Jam Recordings, and created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and Tantris. He has promoted veganism and a yoga lifestyle, and published books on lifestyle, health, and entrepreneurship ...
May 27, 2020 · The hip hop mogul faces multiple sexual assault allegations and sells his US properties. He moves to Bali, changes his name to Uncle Rush, and denies the accusations.
Jun 20, 2023 · Russell Simmons' ex-wife and daughter accuse him of verbal abuse on social media, while he denies the charges. Experts say abuse allegations can tear a family apart, but the key is to avoid engaging with someone who acts this way.
Dec 7, 2023 · The former record executive and Def Jam co-founder speaks out on the 2017 claims that ruined his life and career. He claims he passed lie detector tests and blames the climate for his behavior.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Best Known For: Co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, Russell Simmons ignited the hip-hop revolution by promoting stars like the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, Run-D.M.C. and LL Cool J. Industries ...
Feb 14, 2024 · A former senior executive at Def Jam Recordings said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that Russell Simmons raped her at his apartment in Manhattan in the late 1990s.
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Russel Simmons is an American businessman. He co-founded Yelp, Inc. with Jeremy Stoppelman and served as CTO from July 2004 until he left in June 2010. Prior to co-founding Yelp, Simmons was a co-founder of PayPal, where he was a Lead Software Architect, and has been described as a member of the "PayPal Mafia."
