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Russell Simmons’ Presence Triggers Women in Yoga Studio

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

Miss2Bees

August 12, 2019

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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’

Rashad Grove

July 10, 2019

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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

Rashad Grove

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

Shawn Grant

April 6, 2019

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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!

Sha Be Allah

October 4, 2018

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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

NDSmith

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

Miss2Bees

July 10, 2018

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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

NDSmith

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

Roman White

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

Sha Be Allah

March 24, 2018

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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

sourcestaff

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

Ime Ekpo

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

Ime Ekpo

December 24, 2017

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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

Fatima Barrie

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

Ime Ekpo

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

Miss2Bees

December 1, 2017

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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

Sha Be Allah

December 1, 2017

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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’

Miss2Bees

November 30, 2017

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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

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Russell Simmons’ Presence Triggers Women in Yoga Studio

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

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

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

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

Happy 61st Birthday Russell Simmons!

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

Russell Simmons Reportedly Accused of Rape by Alexia Norton Jones

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

Rape Case Worth $5 Million Against Russell Simmons Dismissed

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

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

Kimora Lee Simmons Responds To Russell Simmons Rape Accusations

MC Lyte Slams Sexual Harassment and Demands For Rules of Engagement

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

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

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

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

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

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

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