Russell Simmons - Wikipedia
WEBRussell Wendell Simmons (born October 4, 1957) is an American entrepreneur, writer and record executive. He co-founded the hip-hop label Def Jam Recordings, [1] and created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and Tantris.
Where is Russell Simmons Today? - The Cinemaholic
WEBMay 27, 2020 · ‘On the Record’ on HBO Max is yet another powerful documentary in the post #MeToo era, highlighting the exploitative practices of Russell Simmons, the co-founder of Def Jam Recordings. Simmons is almost like royalty in the world of hip hop, having promoted groups like Run-DMC.
Def Jam Recordings - Wikipedia
WEBRussell Simmons tapped Houston hip hop legend and former Rap-A-Lot recording artist Scarface as the original head of Def Jam South. On October 10, 2000, Def Jam and Murder Inc. released Ja Rule's second studio album, Rule 3:36 .
Russell Simmons - Biography
WEBApr 2, 2014 · 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.
Rick Rubin, Russell Simmons: Def Jam's First 25 Years - NPR
WEBOct 9, 2011 · Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin as new business partners, in a mid-'80s candid shot from Def Jam Recordings: The First 25 Years of the Last Great Record Label.
Def Jam Recordings: In the Beginning - Russell Simmons
WEBJun 27, 2018 · Founded in 1983 by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin, Def Jam Recordings quickly became one of the most successful – and important – black owned record labels in the United States. Their earliest artists went on to have incredible careers with longstanding influence on the music industry.
Are Kevin Liles and Russell Simmons related? Liles' career …
WEB2 days ago · Liles, a veteran in the music industry, worked closely with Simmons during his tenure as the president of Def Jam Recordings, which Simmons co-founded. Liles joined Def Jam in the early 1990s and ...
Russell Simmons accused of rape in lawsuit filed by former Def Jam ...
WEBFeb 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.
A Timeline of the Major Events That Defined Def Jam’s ... - Billboard
WEBJan 25, 2018 · 1999: Russell Simmons Sells His Stake in Def Jam to Universal Music Group. Simmons kept his distance from the label, which was renamed Island Def Jam. Seagram’s Universal Music Group...
The History Of Russell Simmons & Def Jam - HotNewHipHop
WEBJun 30, 2023 · The history of Hip Hop would be incomplete without the mention of Russell Simmons and Def Jam Recordings. The illustrious music label began with Rick Rubin in his dormitory at New York...
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