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 will not appear in the new series and we will be removing his name from the show moving forward. The […]
Russell Simmons is stepping down from his Def Jam empire as another woman comes forward accusing him of sexual assault. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Jenny Lumet says the entertainment mogul raped her in the 1990s after offering her a ride to her Manhattan apartment. Instead of taking her home, Simmons locked the SUV doors […]
Actor Terry Crews is not having it when it comes to sexual harassment at the workplace. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information ‘The Everybody Hates Chris’ co-star took to Twitter to out hip Hop mogul Russell Simmons, who asked Crews to give Hollywood agent Adan Venit a “pass” after Crews claimed the agent made some inappropriate […]
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 both men. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Reported by the LA Times, Khaligi, who was 17 years-old at the time, claims in […]
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 […]
On this date in 1985, Hip Hop big wig Russell Simmons along with film producer Michael Schultz unveiled the Hip Hop glory days fairy tale about the early days of Def Jam in the Warner Brothers distributed ‘Krush Groove’. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This cinematic, quasi-musical was told in a very unique manner, with […]
Words by Comfort Nnana Kalu Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Russell Simmons will be producing a film on artist T LA Rock. Hailing from the Bronx, T LA Rock was the first rapper signed to Def Jam. In time, he came up to be a highly influential Hip-Hop artist with notable track “It’s Yours.” The […]
When we heard that Reggie Hudlin was directing a movie about Thurgood Marshall, starring the new Black Panther Chad Boseman, we did the happy dance: Shmoney Dance. Nae Nae. Hit Them Folks. We did them all. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Hudlin is as Hip-Hop as it gets in Hollywood. Since the 90s, he and […]
Words by Shanice Stephanie & NDSmith Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Russell Simmons aka Uncle Rush turns 60 today! Born on this day in 1957, a Hollis, Queens native turned a side-college hustle into a cultural phenomenon and became the face of “The Hip-Hop Mogul”. Simmons is one of the man players that changed the […]
Netflix will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Def Comedy Jam series in a forthcoming special titled Def Comedy Jam 25. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Def Comedy Jam 25 will display the impact and legacy of the long-running HBO series that is responsible for launching the careers of many Black comedians like Martin Lawrence, […]
On this date in 1987, Eric Barrier and William “Pop” Griffith, more commonly known as iconic rap duo Eric B. & Rakim, dropped their classic Paid In Full LP. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Ever since the “Eric B. For President” single featuring a young Long Islander named Rakim Allah was released in the summer […]
Music mogul Russell Simmons led thousands of New Yorkers in a show of solidarity for Muslim Americans at the “I Am A Muslim Too” rally on Sunday in Times Square. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Simmons headlined the event, which was co-organized by the Foundation For Ethnic Understanding and the Nusantara Foundation in response to […]
Russell Simmons talks new musical “The Scenario” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Set to hit the 2017-18 theatrical season, Russell Simmon’s hip hop musical The Scenario will debut in New York before taking on a 30-city tour across the U.S. The Hip Hop mogul has been carefully crafting The Scenario since 2015 right around the same […]
Snoop Dogg’s roast is here and BFF Martha Stewart won’t be the only celebrity in attendance. Mike Epps will host the comedic celebration for the Long Beach rapper by Fusion, All Def Digital, and MERRY JANE, airing tonight [Saturday, December 10]. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information ADD’s head honcho, Russell Simmons is bringing out the […]
Russell Simmons gets to your soul—whether by his multi-faceted work for the hip hop community, comedy showcases, or guides to wellness and serenity. And the latest out of the OG’s mind is no exception. His very own yoga studio, Tantris opened its doors in Los Angeles yesterday, [Friday, November 18]. https://t.co/SqUJlPC5I1 brings together our community […]
Less than seven days away, our country is preparing for one of the most critical presidential elections to date. Of course, as in any other election, the actual act of voting is what makes all the difference. We just can’t stand to leave it to chance by not using our power to vote because in […]
Since Russell Simmons created All Def Digital in 2013 they’ve brought us nothing but good laughs and hysterical moments. King Keraun and Simone Shepherd have been at the forefront of the All Def Digital movement and have both helped build the brand to what now has over a million YouTube subscribers and over one hundred […]
VH1 has announced Queen Latifah will be the first artist honored at VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail The Queens, saluting women in Hip Hop. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The official announcement made today [Monday, June 13] also marks the return of the award show after a six year hiatus. “After a six-year hiatus, the […]
Yesterday [Thursday, April 28] Russell Simmons sat down with Sway In The Morning for a very engaging conversation that put a twist on Hip Hop perspectives on politics and a healthy lifestyle. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Russell is most recently notable for his vegan diet and yogi lifestyle. In November 2015, Russell released his […]
