Russell Simmons Beefs With Fashion Icon André Leon Talley

Fashion icon André Leon Talley had words for Russell Simmons, saying the Def Jam co-founder should be banned from fashion shows for his role in producing a controversial Harriet Tubman spoof. Simmons hit back, saying he’s done more for the fashion industry and gay equality than the former Vogue editor-at-large.

Russell Simmons Apologizes For Offensive Harriet Tubman Spoof Video

Russell Simmons found himself in the middle of a controversy last night (August 14). Just weeks after announcing his latest online property, a controversial video spoofing the life of iconic abolitionist Harriet Tubman was released, sparking a firestorm of angry responses. Simmons has since pulled the video and apologized.