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Russell Simmons Steps Down From Def Jam Due to Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Russell Simmons Steps Down From Def Jam Due to Sexual Misconduct Allegations

“I have been thoughtless and insensitive… and I sincerely apologize.”

By Davis Huynh/Nov 30, 2017

Nov 30, 2017

12,059 Hypes

Russell Simmons Announces Biopic About Def Jam's First Artist

Russell Simmons Announces Biopic About Def Jam's First Artist

The legend of T La Rock.

By Patrick Montes/Oct 21, 2017

Oct 21, 2017

2,628 Hypes

Netflix Shares New Trailer for 'Def Comedy Jam 25' Special

Netflix Shares New Trailer for 'Def Comedy Jam 25' Special

Get ready to laugh until it hurts.

By Austin Boykins/Sep 21, 2017

Sep 21, 2017

735 Hypes

Chance the Rapper May Be the Host of Russell Simmons's Upcoming 'All Def Poetry'

Chance the Rapper May Be the Host of Russell Simmons's Upcoming 'All Def Poetry'

Chance the Poet.

By Andrew Pulig/Jul 16, 2017

Jul 16, 2017

1,651 Hypes

Spotify & Russell Simmons Enlist Some Huge Names for New Artist Collaboration Series 'Traffic Jams'

Spotify & Russell Simmons Enlist Some Huge Names for New Artist Collaboration Series 'Traffic Jams'

T-Pain, Madeintyo, Joey Bada$$ and more are involved.

By Patrick Montes/Mar 29, 2017

Mar 29, 2017

1,338 Hypes

Watch Russell Simmons Talk Yoga & Creative Entrepreneurship

Watch Russell Simmons Talk Yoga & Creative Entrepreneurship

The mini-documentary follows the hip-hop icon for a day.

By Davis Huynh/Mar 7, 2017

Mar 7, 2017

2,408 Hypes

Russell Simmons' Media Company Gets $10 Million in Funding

Russell Simmons' Media Company Gets $10 Million in Funding

By the same investors known for being an early investor in Genius.

By HP Cheung/Jun 30, 2016

Jun 30, 2016

177 Hypes

Spotify Launches Original Video Programming With Russell Simmons, Tim Robbins & More

Spotify Launches Original Video Programming With Russell Simmons, Tim Robbins & More

The platform diversifies with brand new original video content.

By T.S. Fox/May 9, 2016

May 9, 2016

1,352 Hypes

Russell Simmons Tells Donald Trump to "Stop the Bullsh*t" in Open Letter

Russell Simmons Tells Donald Trump to "Stop the Bullsh*t" in Open Letter

With love, Russell.

By HP Cheung/Dec 9, 2015

Dec 9, 2015

176 Hypes

A Def Jam Biopic is in the Works

A Def Jam Biopic is in the Works

They are looking to cast Jonah Hill as Rick Rubin and Michael B. Jordan as Russell Simmons.

By HP Cheung/Sep 17, 2015

Sep 17, 2015

174 Hypes

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