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, Radio was a pivotal LP for not only LL and Def Jam, but for an […]
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 misconduct and rape allegations. Though none of these 12 accusations have been proven, he moved to Bali last year February to escape the negative attention. […]
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. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The fashion icon was reportedly strolling down Beverly Hills when she was served with papers for joint custody of their 10-year-old, Kenzo. The former couple […]
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, according to president and CEO Chris Blackwell. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Last week, citing anonymous sources, internet-video publication Tubefilter reported that […]
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! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to the description from Showtime: Lavell Crawford is back and he’s funnier and skinnier than ever. After […]
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 Rush calls for today to be a day of meditation and reflection titled Black Divinity Meditation Day. APRIL 6 in […]
Today we celebrate the 61st birthday of Hip Hop pioneer Russell Simmons! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Since the founding of Def Jam Recordings in 1983, Russell Simmons has been an instrumental part in the advancement of Hip Hop culture. Over his illustrious career Russell has launched the careers of multi-platinum artists (LL Cool J, Beastie […]
The official Princess of Hip-Hop, Ming Lee, posted an age appropriate picture of herself on the ‘Gram. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information New hair… the teen debuted to the world the freshest “My Little Pony” pastel colors in her tresses and all seemed well with the world as the comments reflected Care Bear cheers and […]
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 downtown Manhattan. There, Jones says, Simmons stuck her against a divider and assaulted her. “It was such […]
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.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Gangsta Rap music infused Curtis Mayfield’s soul, James Brown’s spirit and the groove of others like the AWB and […]
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 Jarosik was for $5 million. Simmons’ lawyer ignored questions on whether or not a settlement was reached in the case. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]
Say it ain’t so, Rush… Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information 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,” reports reveal. Simmons is being sued for $10 million in punitive damages […]
Words by Shurida Lundi Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information 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’s book The Wisdom of Sundays, according to the New York Times. The book features excerpts of […]
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 considered as rape allegations. These women have alleged accounts starting from inappropriate behavior in business settings to […]
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 the definitions of flirting and sexual harassment. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In light of the current era of raging sexual […]
Words by Nick Slay Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information 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, Hollywood elites have been rocked by who Time Magazine has called, ” The Silence Breakers.” These ‘Person(s) of the Year […]
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 Claussen Khalighi was the first to come forward in November, where she informed the Los Angeles Times of her encounter with Simmons […]
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. The current scandal has transformed the once always tranquil spirit of Simmons into a taut soul. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Wednesday […]
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 not be apart of the forthcoming airing of HBO’s All Def Comedy. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The network […]
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. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Following the publication of a letter by writer Jenny Lumet in The Hollywood Reporter, Simmons issued a statement that he […]
