Russell Simmons

 GA Even hip-hop heavyweight Scarface recently labeled him "the next Russell Simmons.") But his fame has also brought problems, including a traumatizing robbery in December. Virtually overnight, he's been forced to grow up. Until recently, most industry ...

 SC In addition to Argyleculture, hip hop and media mogul Russell Simmons has introduced a new apparel brand for 2009 called “American Classics.” The brand has drawn criticism since it was released in February 2009, as “not being urban enough”. ...

 NY With brief testimonials from hip-hop entrepreneur Russell Simmons and advertising executive Linda Kaplan Thaler, the guide lays out a mishmash of Eastern religions and such New Age strategies as visualizing future endeavors with a 100% success rate. ...

 CA In his celebrity blog entry for Global Grind on Friday, the former Def Jam mogul praised Tequila for a blog entry that she herself had written, exposing and condemning the cruelty of the fur trade. "Our blogger, Tila Tequilla, trumped all of our other ...

What you see: The culmination of a major marketing effort to celebrate Adidas' 60th anniversary, rap impresario Russell Simmons and ultimate brand ambassadors Run DMC, Missy Eliot, David Beckham, and a host of other celebs (oh, and a lot of hot women) ...

 NY Dozens of hip-hop artists became involved in AIDS/HIV educational awareness campaigns, and contributed to community-building efforts. Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons founded the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network in 2001, which was instrumental in reversing ...

Russell Simmons, principal of Def Comedy Jam and Def Jam Records, was also full of praise: "Staceyann's courage, sensitivity, and bravery are exposed on ... and more »

By Khadijah Rentas (CNN) -- The power of music and the power of politics met Tuesday, with a hip-hop mogul and one of the most prominent leaders in Congress joining their considerable forces to spotlight issues facing youth in America. Russell Simmons ...

 DC 12:30 pm: Political odd couple, Dick Armey and Russell Simmons (co-chair of the Hip-hop Summit Action Network) speak at a lunch for children's health care and education. *1 pm: President Obama delivers remarks on "PayGo," a commitment to have only ...

 DC We caught up with hip hop mogul Russell Simmons and actor/musician Terrence Howard Monday night at the dimly lit Teatro Goldini and asked them for some good ideas. The two joined American Idol star David Archuleta, actress Gabrielle Union and Shawn ...

 VA HBO has Russell Simmons' "Def Poetry Jam" and "Brave New Voices," aimed at getting teens interested in writing. "Teens are just so amazing. Their emotions are just at the surface and poetry gives them a way to express themselves," she says. ...

Washington Observer Reporter  WA Petty, 45, has also appeared in “Point Break” and “A League of Their Own.” It's a boy for former fashion model Kimora Lee Simmons and actor Djimon Hounsou. Simmons, 34, also has two daughters with hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, whom she divorced in ...

 Jamaica A ceremony was held recently at the UN headquarters in New York USA to launch the Permanent Memorial Trust Fund and to announce the appointment of hip-hop pioneer and philanthropist Russell Simmons as Goodwill Ambassador for the project. ...

See More... One thing is for sure: Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons is a proud father. In addition to being a proud father, Russell can't stop praising his ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons, with whom he has daughters Ming,9, and Aoki,6. ... Russell Simmons on Fatherhood: My Girls Teach Me Great Life Lesson...

This will make a big, blended family, as Simmons has two daughters, Ming Lee and Aoki Lee, with her ex-husband music entrepreneur, Russell Simmons. Thanksgiving with the Honsou, Lee Simmons' should be an exponentially blended family ordeal, ...

 California Kimora also has two children with Russell Simmons... Note: Your comment will post in 5 minutes. Practice patience and don't double your efforts. Thank you. Britney and her "agent" Jason Trawick can't stay away from each other! Bikinis and beach time in ...

Russell Simmons has apologised for the 'poverty' and 'suffering' within the black community in a bizarre rant on the Internet. Model Julie Henderson was responding to unfavorable comments made about her regarding her relationship with the 'Def Jam' ...

The one time president of Def Jam records Jay-Z has stunned the hip hop community by leaving the iconic imprint. Def Jam records was founded by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin in a dorm room at New York University. Although the label's first release was ...

Russell Simmons' Girlfriend Gives Crass Blast on Race & Romance I'll allow that I probably missed a few steps in keeping up with the latest goings on in Russell Simmons' love life. I know he and his superstar wife, Kimora, are no longer together and I knew Mr. Simmons was dating a tall blon...

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 NY featuring NBA basketball star Shaquille O'Neal and his family; Bob Saget on America, following the comedian as he travels across the US; and American Mogul: Russell Simmons, looking into the life of the rap mogul/entrepreneur. ...

And since 2005 hip-hop impresario Russell Simmons has organized the annual Get Your Money Right tour, in which rap stars, of all people, lecture kids about budgeting expenses, staying debt-free and not blowing a week's pay on a new set of rims. ...

Russell Simmons and the International Speakers Bureau Join Forces ... An Open Letter to Russell Simmons: The RushCard Has Great Potential Blackvoices Russell Simmons on harnessing the power of hip-hop to change the world Grist Magazine

by Sarah van Schagen Courtesy Global GrindHip-hop mogul Russell Simmons is a top-grossing music executive, sometime reality star, and head honcho of a number of successful ventures including clothing lines Phat Farm and Baby Phat. ...

 TX The hip-hop entrepreneur went on to defend his card by saying it's a better alternative than check cashing businesses that the underbanked use because they can charge fees up to 10 percent. His card also offers its users to shop online and rent a car, ...

 CA Her daunting task was to merge hip-hop apparel and high-end fashion. Needless to say, she pulled it off flawlessly. Kimora's experience as a top fashion model and her relationship with Phat Farm founder, Russell Simmons, helped catapult Baby Phat to ...

Rick Ruben and Russell Simmons....Run's brother! So much hate on Rap and Hip Hop here. Most people who listen to Hip Hop and Rap would listen to Rock, and we won't bash on it saying its noise. Somehow its not reciprocal? Rock and Rap has made collabs ...

 NY Hip-Hop mogul and former head of Phat Farm Russell Simmons will launch a new line of clothing in 350 Wal-Mart stores. Simmons American Classic line will sell for between $9.99 and $29 with most of the line being priced at less than $15. ... RUSSELL SIMMONS FASHIONS COMING TO WAL-M... Eurweb.com

By detrickclark With over two decades of tangible fame, fortune and success in every facet of the hip hop culture Simmons has grown to become the mogul and the guru of hip hop. Simmons is sharing this fame, fortune, and success with students and people across the nation through his Hip Hop Summit Action Netw...

By Show Girl Trust us — when your pop’s Rev Run, there ain’t nothin’ wrong with being a daddy’s girl. And now that Angela and Vanessa Simmons are about to strike out on their own, we’ve decided to take a look back at where they came from by rounding up the top five best things about growing up [...]

Heidi Klum goes GQ Italy — Now And Then.Paris Hilton has a great push-up bra.Whitney Port parties with her new pals.Kid Rock kind of stinks.Tara Reid checks into rehab for the holidays.Leo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe hug it out.Kate Hudson is too hot for London. Simon Cowell is more popular than Go...

By Russell Simmons Some in mainstream media today refer to Obama's "team of rivals." But at GlobalGrind.com, we do not see Hillary Clinton as a rival to Barack Obama. We see Hillary as an Obama supporter and a champion for the change that Obama embodies. If chosen she would be one of Obama's most loyal advocates an...

By Russell Simmons The election of Barack Obama, a resounding progressive voice, is a clear reflection of hip-hop politics, and a beautiful testament to the American collective consciousness that is flowering. The vision of the hip-hop generation and its young people was in full and glorious effect last...

By Erica Hall Dallas’ elite along with celebrities will be out in mass to commemorate the Diamond Empowerment Fund’s (DEF) first major fund raising event, DALLAS ROCKS, on November 7th.  The event will be hosted by Russell Simmons, Emmitt Smith and his wife Pat Smith and will honor Earvin “Magic” John...

By Russell Simmons and Rev. Lennox Yearwood We're able to combine forces to encourage many young Americans to vote in what is probably the most important presidential election of our generation. This is our lunch-counter moment for the 21st century. Russell Simmons: Empowering young people is at the heart of the Hip-Hop Summit Act...

By Russell Simmons Democracy is at its best when all eligible people participate in the process. In the past, there have been too many who did not register to vote and stood by and watched others determine America's political and economic future. As a consequence of the last eight years of President George W. Bu...

By ian spiegelman Oh pooh! The moneyed slobs of the Hamptons are feeling the pinch of the recession this summer! Tiffy's gala will be positively ruined! "Trustees of the Children’s Museum of the East End rejected a dinner dance at a rented farm in favor of a cocktail party on the museum grounds here, replace...

By Russell Simmons It has been an honor to watch her commit to memory the content of some of my favorite books such as The Yoga Sutras, The Bhagavad-Gita; The Song of G-d, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Textbook of Yoga Psychology and Jivamukti Yoga (Practices for Liberating Body and Soul), Autobiography of a Yogi, D...

By Moe Russell Simmons is forking over $20,000 per daughter in child support to Kimora Lee, which seems about right when you take into account that they are not just children but living ambassadors of Fabulosity. [TMZ]Naomi Campbell was kind enough to get arrested wearing one of Nelson Mandela...

By Richard Driver Rubin is a very prolific producer and has worked with numerous artists in the past twenty years. In addition to Johnny Cash and Columbia's Dixie Chicks he has also worked with Linkin Park (he produced their new album Minutes to Midnight), Metallica, Tom Petty, and U2 (he produced their col...

By Laron Cue You Can't Say That Anymore - Lorraine Ali/Newsweek Is Russell Simmons Playing Politics With Hip-Hop? by Alexander Billet Cleaning Out Rap Sewer - Fort Wayne.com  Jeff Chang and Dave Zirin: Hip-hop generation is fighting misogyny Rapper Backs Off "Snitching" Comments - TMZ

By jliu In the years since you sold your stake in Def Jam, you've gone into the fashion business and developed clothing lines like Phat Farm and Baby Phat. Do you still run them with your wife, Kimora Lee? Unfortunately, I do. My nickname is Rush, but I practice yoga every day so I can rush less.

In the years since you sold your stake in Def Jam, you've gone into the fashion business and developed clothing lines like Phat Farm and Baby Phat. Do you still run them with your wife, Kimora Lee? Unfortunately, I do. My nickname is Rush, but I practice yoga every day so I can rush less.

By The Huffington Post News Team Simmons' solution? Let's ban all the words that upset people -- from the clean versions of hip hop singles. 3) It allows folks like Simmons to keep playing the philanthropist to the wider world without challenging rap artists to really adopt new messages or tell stories in a different way.

By Jen Carlson This of course was all following the Don Imus scandal, after which Simmons actually defended some hip hop and rap artists as "poets". Recommendation to the Recording and Broadcast Industries: A Statement by Russell Simmons and Dr. Benjamin Chavis on behalf of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Ne...

By James Joyner Rap impresario Russell Simmons has called for a ban on the words “bitch,” “ho” and “nigger” in over-the-air rap. Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons said Monday that the recording and broadcast industries should consistently ban three racial and sexist epithets from all so-called clean ver...

I was able to catch the second day of Oprah’s round table discussion on ….what else? (For a recap of the first day of the discussion you can find it at Oprah.com) and found myself getting a tad annoyed, even though I have even more respect for former Def Jam head Russell Simmons that I did before. W...

By Jen Carlson Should musicians lose their jobs or their contracts for using words that are considered racist and sexist? As seen in the video clip below, the former EIC of Essence Magazine thinks so. She is met with many who disagree, however, one of which is Russell Simmons. He thinks actions like this wi...

By Ayofemi Hunter-Kirby Simmons, Liles, and Chavis repeatedly skirted around the issue at hand, blaming poverty, and ignorance for making hip-hop "the mirror of the parts of society America wants to ignore." They were convinced and are on a crusade to convince the world that they truly care about the well-being...

By Bernie(heidkamp@earthlink.net) Disagreeing with Russell Simmons' comment that "comparing Don Imus' language with hip hop artists' artistic expression is misguided and inaccurate," Maya Angelou on the CBS Evening News just said:It's all the same. All vulgarity is vulgarity. If you mean to...

MTV's Run's House is a reality television series that first aired in 2005. The show is about hip-hop artist Joseph Simmons (a.k.a. Rev Run) and his family. Rev Run was a member of the musical group Run-DMC and the younger brother of Def Jam Records founder Russell Simmons. This reality show takes...