russell simmons

Russell Simmons obviously needs no introduction. His numerous successes as a business and media mogul are rivaled only by a few others in the world. Despite all his successes, however, Simmons is not immune from the criticism of his politics. Our sister site The Atlanta Post recently questioned Simmons’ stance on the diamond industry in light […]

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We Barack’d the vote… now what? “He who pulls the purse strings pulls the strings of the puppet.” -I X 3 It is naïve to think that Hip-Hop culture within the United States in its present mainstream incarnations is a viable candidate for an empowerment movement. Firstly, consumer power doesn’t equate to political power. It […]

Hip-Hop Wired caught up with Jim Jones outside the conference for Entertainers 4 Education Star-Studded Charity Bash in New York. Peep as Capo discusses his community involvement and giving back to the kids.

“I wouldn’t say so much that I even rap for my age, I rap for everybody. My fans range in age. I’ve seen people  from 12-years-old to 30-year-old Hip-Hop heads that are like, “Yo Diggy, I’m digging your music!” -Diggy Simmons Diggy Simmons surprised the world when the famed teen from reality TV opened his […]

Def Jam Mogul and Grandfather of Hip-Hop, Russell Simmons has teamed up with the Mayor of Trenton, New Jersey to fund an urban outreach peacekeeping program. Educating Neighborhoods to Obey Those in Authority (ENOTA) program, which correlates with the communities’ efforts to stop the violence after the gang rape of a 7-year old sent shockwaves […]

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According to published reports, subpoenas were issued yesterday (March 2) by the state’s Inspector General’s Office, which is working with the US Attorney’s office  as part of a federal investigation into the Aqueduct Racetrack. Jay-Z, Russell Simmons and The Reverend Floyd Flake are expected to be among the first twelve served in the month long […]

Russell Simmons, who made history with his groundbreaking HBO comedy series Def Comedy Jam, is planning on making people laugh once again with a new comedy series. The untitled series reunites the partnership of Simmons and Def Jam producer Stan Lathan and also serves as a platform for undiscovered comedians to get their shine. “Def […]