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July 10, 2018

In November 1990, Alexia Norton Jones went out on the town with Russell Simmons. She says that they had a lovely night out, which ended with Def Jam Records co-founder welcoming her to see his new crib in downt... Read Article

Warren G’s G Funk Movie Finds Home On YouTube, Will Be Released Soon

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July 1, 2018

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When N.W.A. made their mark on Hip-Hop in the 1980’s it opened the world not only to khakis and converse culture, but to new genre of rap music called “Gangsta Rap.” Gangsta Rap music infused Curtis Mayfield... Read Article

Rape Case Worth $5 Million Against Russell Simmons Dismissed

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April 26, 2018

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A rape case filed against Def Jam founder Russell Simmons was dismissed on Wednesday after the lawyers of both parties reached an undisclosed agreement. The lawsuit filed by documentary filmmaker Jennifer Jaros... Read Article

Russell Simmons: I’m Going To Fk You Or I’m Going To Fk Your Son, Anonymous Woman Claims

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March 24, 2018

Say it ain't so, Rush... Hip Hop mogul Russell Simmons is facing a new claim of sexual assault and accused of chillingly telling his alleged victim, "I'm going to f**k you or I'm going to f**k your son," rep... Read Article

Oprah Cuts Ties with Russell Simmons, Removes him from her Book

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February 1, 2018

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Words by Shurida Lundi Don’t mess with Oprah, or you’ll pay the consequences. If you don’t know what those consequences are, speak to Russell Simmons. Simmons has been removed from the talk show host’... Read Article

Kimora Lee Simmons Responds To Russell Simmons Rape Accusations

January 29, 2018

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If there is any woman who knows business mogul Russell Simmons the best, it is his ex-wife, Kimora Lee Simmons. In recent months, a total of 15 women have accused the Def Jam founder of sexual misconduct best c... Read Article

MC Lyte Slams Sexual Harassment and Demands For Rules of Engagement

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December 24, 2017

Hip-hop icon, MC Lyte, whose lyrical content is noted for representing women's empowerment, finds the act of sexual harassment to be insupportable, but also believes there needs to be a fine line set between th... Read Article

NYPD Special Team Formed Investigating ‘Almost Daily’ Sexual Misconduct Allegations

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December 20, 2017

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Words by Nick Slay Unless you've been under a rock (or completely Wi-Fi deprived), the headlines have been swarmed with sexual misconduct allegations lately. In what's become a daily revelation, Hollywoo... Read Article

Russell Simmons Says ‘Not Me’ in Response to Rape Allegations

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December 15, 2017

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Since late last month, over a dozen women have come forward and accused media mogul Russell Simmons of rape and sexual misconduct, which occurred over the span of nearly three decades. Former model Keri Clausse... Read Article

Russell Simmons Responds to Sexual Misconduct Allegations After Revealing Exposé Article Is Published

December 14, 2017

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It was an extreme measure when pioneering hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons made the decision to step down from every single one of his business after staggering sexual misconduct allegations from the 90s, surfaced... Read Article

Russell Simmons’ ‘All Def Comedy’ Crew is Standing Behind Him Amid Sexual Allegations

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December 1, 2017

Russell Simmons is one of the latest people in entertainment to be accused of sexual assault. The mogul stepped down from his leadership role in all his companies amid the second allegation. This means he will ... Read Article

Russell Simmons “Removing” Himself From Leadership Of All His Companies Amid 2nd Sexual Allegation

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December 1, 2017

Def Jam Recordings co-founder Russell Simmons announced Thursday that he would relinquish his leadership roles in "all the companies I founded," after a second woman accused him of sexual assault. Following ... Read Article

Russell Simmons’ Name to be Removed From HBO’s ‘All Def Comedy’

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November 30, 2017

HBO is moving forward with the airing of All Def Comedy, but without the founder, Russell Simmons. An HBO spokesperson issued a statement: HBO will be airing All Def Comedy as planned. However, Russell Simmons... Read Article

Russell Simmons Reportedly Steps Down From Def Jam After New Sexual Allegations Surface

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November 30, 2017

Russell Simmons is stepping down from his Def Jam empire as another woman comes forward accusing him of sexual assault. Jenny Lumet says the entertainment mogul raped her in the 1990s after offering her a ri... Read Article

Terry Crews Puts Russell Simmons On Blast For Encouraging Him To Drop Sexual Harassment Charges Against Hollywood Agent

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November 21, 2017

Actor Terry Crews is not having it when it comes to sexual harassment at the workplace. 'The Everybody Hates Chris' co-star took to Twitter to out hip Hop mogul Russell Simmons, who asked Crews to give Holly... Read Article

Model Accuses Russell Simmons of Sexual Misconduct, Simmons Denies

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November 20, 2017

Along the heat of multiple women posing allegations of sexual misconduct against Brett Ratner, Russell Simmons has been officially dropped in the mix after model Keri Claussen Khaligi alleged a new case against... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: LL Cool J Releases Debut Album ‘Radio’ 32 Years Ago

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November 18, 2017

On this date in 1985, James Todd Smith better known as LL Cool J, dropped his first full length LP on Def Jam Records. Primarily produced by Rick Rubin besides “I Need A Beat”, which was produced by DJ Jazzy Ja... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Hip Hop Cult Classic ‘Krush Groove’ Released In Theaters 32 Years Ago