Run-DMC almost singlehandedly ushered in the New School Era of Hip-Hop and ended the Old School Era with the release of their 1983 smash single “It’s Like That”/”Sucker MC’s.”
Samsung, fresh off announcing its new Milk Music service, has partnered with some of music’s most powerful entities to introduce a new platform for artists. Russell Simmons and Steve Rifkind, along with the Universal Music Group, have joined forces to introduce the innovative ADD52 concept which uses emerging technology to tailor sounds for each listener.
After a classic episode with former Roc-A-Fella affiliate, Sauce Money, The Combat Jack Show returns with a candid chat with legendary label founder and entrepreneur Russell Simmons.
Russell Simmons has experienced much in his 30 year plus career as Rap’s first mogul. Rush stopped by Power 105 FM to discuss his new book and much more with The Breakfast Club.
Kimora Lee Simmons may be well on her way to becoming Hip-Hop’s Zsa Zsa Gabor if she keeps surrounding herself around successful men who want to put a ring on it while she continues to build her personal empire.
Russell Simmons is without doubt a pioneer in the world of Hip-Hop, but someone needs to get Uncle Rush away from social media for a bit. The mogul blasted out a tweet in condolences for former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who died this weekend, apparently confusing him with Israel’s current president Shimon Peres and sparking […]
The jig is up when it comes to seemingly universal praise for Kanye West (not counting previous incidents like that whole Taylor Swift thing) thanks a run of press where the “Bound 2” rapper has come off as a bit of a spoiled brat. However, one person solidly in his corner is Def Jam founder […]
On this day (Nov. 14) in 1964, Joseph Ward Simmons was born in the borough of Queens, New York, and the world has never been the same since.
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.
While Russell Simmons has brought numerous highs to the culture of Hip-Hop through his Def Jam empire, there is no excuse for his recent actions. Earlier this week Russell promoted a very insulting and inflammatory s-x tape parody spoofing Harriet Tubman. While he is regretful for his bad taste in comedy, this is another addition to Simmons’ […]
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.
Russell Simmons can’t leave the music business alone. The Def Jam Records co-founder, is launching a new label, All Def Music, that will mine for talent on YouTube. Uncle Rush’s partners in his latest venture include Loud Records founder Steve Rifkind and film director/producer Brian Robbins.
