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Russell Simmons
Entrepreneur
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Happy Birthday
October 4, 1957
Birthplace
United States
Age
63
Birth Sign
Libra
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<p>Russell Simmons is the hip-hop master who carries a lot of influence. He has been able to cross market just about everything from social action to music. He's led a cultural movement in his lifetime, and has continued to be a huge influence even today.</p> <h2>In the Beginning</h2> <p>Russell Simmons was born on October 4, 1957 in New York City. He grew up in Queens, and in his youth balanced on the edge of gang life. He heard his true calling when he was introduced to rap music. During the 1970s the rhymes and beats of rap had begun to emerge from the grim African American neighborhoods of New York City. Simmons attended the City College of New York for a while until he decided to leave. Instead, he promoted local musicians like <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Run%E2%80%93D.M.C." target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Run-D.M.C.</a> And Kurtis Blow. He partnered up with Rick Rubin in 1984. Together they founded Def Jam Recordings. Kicking off the new cultural revolution that soon became known as hip hop. Russell Simmons was ambitious, and didn't stop with Def Jam Recordings. He had the Rush Communications firm which included an advertising agency, Phat Farm clothing company, a magazine agency, television shows, and a management company. Even his movie production company did well. Producing some timeless films like <em>The Nutty Professor</em> and <em>Krush Groove</em>.</p> <h2>Most Known For</h2> <p>Russell Simmons is best known as the master of cross marketing. He has been at the head of the hip hop movement. Helping to produce an entire new generation of rappers, comedians, and even welcoming white audiences. He took the cultural expression of his minority and was able to turn it around into a fruitful business. Through him several black artists found an entire international audience to listen to them and their work. He has stated there is a rich diversity among blacks. As Simmons puts it: “The truth is that everybody doesn't look like Bill Cosby, and we need to hear the truth, and see the truth, in order for us to know where we're going, and what our problems are.”</p> <p> </p> <h2>Where Are They Now</h2> <p>Simmons is involved in other projects. He's an animal rights activist and supports PETA. He was even the recipient for the PETA Humanitarian Award in 2001. Simmons has also been named the Goodwill Ambassador to fight HIV/AIDS, war, and poverty. He helped to found the Hip Hop Summit Action Network, the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding, and the Rush Philanthropic Organization. He even wrote book called “Do You! 12 Laws To Access The Power In You To Achieve Happiness And Success.”</p> <h2>Career Accomplishments</h2> <p>Simmons sold his stake on Def Jam Records to the Universal Music Group in 1999. They bought his stake for $100 million dollars. In 2004, he also sold Phat Farm for a hefty $140 million. Simmons was also a huge influence in telling rappers to stay true to their rhymes and styles. He stood in the middle of growth of hip hop too. Lobbying MTV to put Run-DMC videos on the air. Even having rappers to record a song with Aerosmith. At one point he even launched cable program called “Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam” that ran for seven years. The show helped to launch a new generation of black comedians like Chris Rock and Bernie Mac.</p>
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Russell Simmons Net Worth
Net Worth
Net Worth in 2021
$340 Million
Annual Earnings
N/A
Assets
Not Available
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Russell Simmons Profile
Basic Info
Full Real Name
Russell Simmons
Date of Birth
October 4, 1957
Age
63
Birthday
4-Oct
Yers of Birth
1957
Nick Name
Not Available
Family Name
Not Available
Birth Place
Queens, NY
Residence
Not Available
Gender
Male
Profession
Entrepreneur
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
Not Available
Fluently Speaks
Not Available
Religion
Christian
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<h2>Current Personal Life</h2> <p>Simmons later married the model <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimora_Lee_Simmons" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kimora Lee</a> in 1998. The couple divorced in 2008. Their two daughters are named Aoki and Ming. He is a yoga enthusiast and sticks to a vegan diet. He's an active philanthropist as well. In 2002 he also wrote a biography he calls “Life and Def: Sex, Drugs, Money and God.”</p>
Personal Life
Marital Status
Married
Partner
Not Available
Spouse
Kimora Lee Simmons(m.1998 - div 2009)
Son(s)
Not Available
Daughter(s)
Ming Lee Simmons, Aoki Lee Simmons
Physical Stats
Height (in feets)
5 feet 9 in
Weight (in kgs)
84 kg
Height (in meters)
1.77 meters
Weight (in lbs)
185 lbs
Bust Waist Hip
Not Available
Measurements
Not Available
Hair Color
Bald
Eye Color
Black
Shoe Size
Not Available
Tatoo
Not Available
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Family
Father
Daniel Simmons
Mother
Evelyn Simmons
Brother(s)
Daniel Simmons, Joseph Simmons
Sister(s)
Not Available
Garndfather
Not Available
Grandmother
Not Available
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Signs
Sun Sign
Libra
Star Sign
Libra
Birth Sign Duality
Assertive
Birth Sign Modality
Cardinal Air
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Education
Highest Qulification
Not Available
High School
August Martin High School
College
City College of New York
University
N/A
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Socail Profiles
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Awards
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