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February 4, 2020

The On the Record documentary about the women who accused Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct, had a home at Apple TV before Oprah Winfrey parted ways with the project. But it secured a home at HBO Max follow... Read Article

[WATCH] Oprah Says Her Pulling Out of Russell Simmons Exposé is “Not A Victory Lap For Him”

January 21, 2020

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After months of flack from millions of people via social media, media mogul Oprah Winfrey has coincidentally withdrawn her involvement with the On The Record documentary, which is an exposé about sexual harass... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: RUN-D.M.C.’s Sophomore LP ‘King Of Rock’ Turns 35!

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January 21, 2020

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The "Kings From Queens" dropped their second album 35 years ago today. On this date in 1985, Joseph Simmons, Daryl McDaniels, and Jason Mizell successfully avoided the sophomore jinx over three decades ago ... Read Article

Russell Simmons on Oprah Winfrey's #MeToo Doc: 'It’s So Troubling That You Choose me to Single Out'

Oprah Says Russell Simmons Tried to Pressured Her to Stop Her Support of the Upcoming #MeToo Documentary

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January 18, 2020

About a week after giving up her role as executive producer of the upcoming Russell Simmons #MeToo documentary, On The Record, Oprah is speaking out about her association with the project. In an interview ... Read Article

Oprah Winfrey Steps Down From Exec. Producer Role in Russell Simmons Sexual Misconduct Documentary

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January 11, 2020

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The documentary detailing sexual misconduct allegations against Russell Simmons has just lost an executive producer as Oprah Winfrey has stepped down. TMZ details Oprah will be going away from the documentary ... Read Article

Russell Simmons’ Former Assistant Simone Reyes Breaks Out with New Career in Music

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December 23, 2019

Hip-Hop mogul has birthed several movements throughout this career. Forget about movement... think about the executives that he has tutored. Chris Lighty? Andre Harrell? Lyor Cohen? Hot stuff, huh? Now think ... Read Article

Russell Simmons on Oprah Winfrey’s #MeToo Doc: “It’s So Troubling That You Choose me to Single Out”

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December 13, 2019

Oprah Winfrey is receiving backlash for her producer role in the upcoming #MeToo documentary centered around Russell Simmons's sexual misconduct allegations. 50 Cent blasted her on Instagram for targeting B... Read Article

50 Cent Slams Oprah Winfrey for Targeting Black Sexual Predators

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December 13, 2019

50 Cent may have reignited his beef with Oprah Winfrey with a single Instagram post. The Queens native called her out Thursday night amid the announcement of her upcoming #MeToo documentary centered around... Read Article

Oprah Winfrey’s Executive Produced Documentary About Russell Simmons’ Sexual Allegations to Debut at Sundance Film Festival

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December 6, 2019

Two years after several women accused Russell Simmons of sexually assaulting them, Oprah Winfrey is putting on her executive producer hat to help them tell their stories. AppleTV+ acquired the documentary, ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: LL Cool J Dropped His Debut Album 'Radio' 33 Years Ago

Today in Hip-Hop History: LL Cool J Dropped His Debut Album ‘Radio’ 34 Years Ago

November 17, 2019

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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 Jay... Read Article

Russell Simmons’ Presence Triggers Women in Yoga Studio

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September 16, 2019

Russell Simmons has for decades been everybody's favorite Hip-Hop family member. Yet recently, the Def Jam co-founder has been become the creepy uncle. Last year, Simmons came under attack for alleged sexual mi... Read Article

Kimora Lee Simmons’ Claims Ex Wants to Take Their Son Kenzo to Africa

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August 12, 2019

Kimora Lee Simmons is accusing her ex Djimon Hounsou of threatening to move their son, Kenzo, to Africa in the midst of their custody battle. The fashion icon was reportedly strolling down Beverly Hills when... Read Article

Russell Simmons’ ‘All Def Digital’ Not Shutting Down But ‘Restructuring’

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July 10, 2019

All Def Digital, the Hip-Hop and urban youth culture media company founded by Russell Simmons, is going through a major shakeup. According to reports All Def Digital is restructuring but is not folding, accordi... Read Article

Lavell Crawford’s to Drop Showtime Special ‘New Look, Same Funny’ on July 6

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June 28, 2019

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Don’t let the weight loss fool you. Comedian Lavell Crawford is still bringing big laughs. He makes his return with his newest Showtime stand-up special titled Lavell Crawford: New Look Same Funny! According... Read Article

Russell Simmons to Lead Day of Meditation in Response to Nipsey Hussle Murder

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April 6, 2019

Many in the Hip-Hop community are in disbelief at the murder of Nipsey Hussle, to assist in the grieving period, Russell Simmons encourages fans to join him in a day of meditation.   Taking to Instagram, Uncle ... Read Article

Happy 61st Birthday Russell Simmons!

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October 4, 2018

Today we celebrate the 61st birthday of Hip Hop pioneer Russell Simmons! Since the founding of Def Jam Recordings in 1983, Russell Simmons has been an instrumental part in the advancement of Hip Hop culture.... Read Article

Mama Bear Will Snap! Kimora Lee Flames Troll Who Came At Ming Lee

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August 9, 2018

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The official Princess of Hip-Hop, Ming Lee, posted an age appropriate picture of herself on the 'Gram. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmPglmeh3US/?hl=en&taken-by=mingleesimmons New hair... the teen debuted t... Read Article

Russell Simmons Reportedly Accused of Rape by Alexia Norton Jones