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Russell Simmons

Russell Simmons is known for acting, with popular credits including Motown 40: The Music Is Forever, Robot Dracula, Big Fun in the Big Town, The Show. The latest news panel tracks recent coverage and source links for fans who want current updates.

Born 04 Oct 1957 Queens, New York, USA Profile updated 3 seconds ago

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Russell Wendell Simmons (born October 4, 1957) is an American entrepreneur, the co-founder, with Rick Rubin, of the pioneering hip-hop label Def Jam, and creator of the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and American Classics. Russell Simmons is the third richest figure in hip-hop, having a net-worth estimate of $340 million. Description above from the Wikipedia article Russell Simmons, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Known for Motown 40: The Music Is Forever, Robot Dracula, Big Fun in the Big Town, The Show.

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A Hollywood ‘heir’ made horrific abuse claims against four industry titans. How did he end up in prison?

Rovier Carrington thought his cases against MTV and Paramount executives should have been the biggest of the #MeToo era. Instead, they raised unsettling questions about victimhood

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Music executive LA Reid settles sexual assault lawsuit on day civil trial was due to begin

The former Arista Records chief executive had faced allegations that he derailed the career of former employee Drew Dixon after she rejected his advances

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‘Haunted and cursed’: Lake Lanier has a deadly reputation. A darker tale hides beneath the surface

After years of fatalities and bizarre incidents, the Georgia reservoir has spawned countless ghost stories. Are they merely legend or the after-effects of a history steeped in racial trauma?

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Russell Simmons sues HBO and film-makers over documentary detailing alleged sexual abuse

Music executive claims defamation in suit seeking $20m from the film-makers and distributors of On the Record

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The Long Wave: The Lamar v Drake beef has gone legal – what does it say about today’s hip-hop industry?

In this week’s newsletter: Lawyers are now involved in the most explosive rap feud of the century. A look at the potential cultural and commercial impact, and how hip-hop became big business

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is accused of sexual abuse. Why are his music streams rising?

Combs is the latest problematic artist to see his work break more ground on platforms such as Spotify and YouTube

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Quincy Jones and Frank Sinatra: the audacious partnership that rocketed them to another planet

Jones was behind many inflection points in American music, but it all began with a brotherhood with Ol’ Blue Eyes

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Kings From Queens: The Run-DMC Story review – incredibly honest and raw TV

This look at the hip-hop legends spares no effort in telling their tale exactly as it was, from substance abuse to their darkest hours. It’s intelligent, nuanced TV – even if it could be more open about Russell Simmons

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2026 Robot Dracula as Russell movie 2025 Sean Combs: The Reckoning as Self (archive footage) tv 2022 Payback as Self - Funeral Attendee (archive footage) tv 2020 Beastie Boys Story as Self (archive footage) movie 2019 Undateable John as Suicide Hotline Operator movie 2019 A Fatherless America as Self movie 2018 ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay? as Self movie 2018 Survivor's Guide to Prison as Self movie 2017 Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth as Himself movie 2017 G-Funk as Self movie 2016 On Meditation as Self movie 2016 Vegan: Everyday Stories as Self movie 2016 Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You as Self movie 2015 Unity as Narrator (voice) movie 2014 Awake: The Life of Yogananda as Self movie 2013 Acting Disruptive as Self tv 2013 The Arsenio Hall Show as Self tv 2012 Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey as Himself movie 2012 The Tents as Self movie 2012 Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus as Self tv 2011 My Favorite Place as Self tv 2010 Running Russell Simmons tv 2010 The Nate Berkus Show tv 2010 Rappin' With The Rickster as Self movie 2009 Jim Jones - This Is Jim Jones as Self movie 2009 Shooting Star(s): The Rise of Hip Hop Photographer Johnny Nunez as Self movie 2008 Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane as Self tv 2008 2 Turntables and a Microphone as Self movie 2008 The Black List: Volume One as Self movie 2008 In Prison My Whole Life as Self movie 2006 Def Comedy Jam Classics: Volume Two as Self movie 2006 Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up tv 2006 The Hip Hop Project as Self movie 2006 The Henry Rollins Show tv 2005 The Colbert Report as Self - Guest tv 2005 9/11/03: A Day in the Life of New York movie 2005 It's the Shoes as Self tv 2005 Street Fury: Envy movie 2004 Hip Hop Honors tv 2004 Run DMC: Forever Kings as Self movie 2004 America Beyond the Color Line as Self tv 2004 The L Word as Self tv 2004 The Celebrity Apprentice tv 2003 Beef as Self movie 2003 Death of a Dynasty as Self (uncredited) movie 2003 Real Time with Bill Maher as Self tv 2003 Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self - Guest tv 2002 Brown Sugar as Self movie 2002 The Hamptons as Self tv 2002 It's Black Entertainment as Self movie 2002 American Rap Stars as Self movie 2001 Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam All Stars as Himself tv 1999 The Hip Hop Years as Self tv 1998 Butter as Celebrity Guest #2 movie 1998 Motown 40: The Music Is Forever as Self movie 1996 Moesha as Russell Simmons tv 1995 The Show as Self movie 1993 Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Guest tv 1988 Tougher Than Leather as Self movie 1986 Big Fun in the Big Town as Self movie 1985 Krush Groove as Crocket movie 1956 Tony Awards as Self - Winner tv

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Who is Russell Simmons?

Russell Simmons is known for acting, with popular credits including Motown 40: The Music Is Forever, Robot Dracula, Big Fun in the Big Town, The Show. The latest news panel tracks recent coverage and source links for fans who want current updates.

How old is Russell Simmons?

Russell Simmons is 68 years old, based on the birthday listed by TMDB.

What is Russell Simmons famous for?

Russell Simmons is known for credits including Motown 40: The Music Is Forever, Robot Dracula, Big Fun in the Big Town, The Show, The Tents.

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