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     • Russell Wendell Simmons (born October 4, 1957) is an American entrepreneur, writer and record executive. He co-founded the hip-hop label Def Jam Recordings, [ 1 ] and created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and Tantris.
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   • Now nearing 50 years old, Russell Simmons has already packed in tremendous career achievements spanning over two decades across renowned tech brands. From payments infrastructure to reviews to education, products forged by his technical expertise impact millions daily.

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   Where did Russell Simmons grow up?

   • Born to middle-class parents in 1957, Russell Simmons grew up in Queens, New York. He flirted with gang life, but changed his focus after he heard rap music. In the mid-1970s, its arresting, novel sound -- just beats and rhymes -- was emerging from New York's grimmest African American neighborhoods.

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   What is Russell Simmons' net worth?

   • Despite the attention-grabbing departure of Oprah Winfrey from the project in January 2020, On the Record premiered as scheduled soon afterward at the Sundance Film Festival, drawing strong reviews. As of 2017 Russell Simmons' net worth is around $325 million.

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   How did Russell Simmons change American culture?

   • Russell Simmons took the cultural expression of an impoverished minority and innovated it as a business; by harnessing its economic power, he made it a pervasive element of contemporary life. Dozens of black artists found a national audience, in a movement that not only generated wealth, but also changed America's understanding of itself.

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   • ‘On the Record’ on HBO Max is yet another powerful documentary in the post #MeToo era, highlighting the exploitative practices of Russell Simmons, the co-founder of Def Jam Recordings. Simmons is almost like royalty in the world of hip hop, having promoted groups like Run-DMC. Artists like LL Cool J and Nas are associated with Def Jam as well.

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   Why did Russell Simmons start Def Comedy Jam?

   • Simmons took his promotion of African American creative talent to television, producing a cable program, "Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam." It ran for seven years, launching a generation of black comedians including Bernie Mac, Chris Rock, and Martin Lawrence.

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Best Known For: Co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, Russell Simmons ignited the hip-hop revolution by promoting stars like the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, Run-D.M.C. and LL Cool J. Industries

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   Russell Wendell Simmons (born October 4, 1957) is an American entrepreneur, writer and record executive. He co-founded the hip-hop label Def Jam Recordings, [1] and created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and Tantris. He has promoted veganism and a yoga lifestyle, and published books on lifestyle, health, and ...

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   Learn about the life and career of Russell Simmons, the cofounder of Def Jam Records and a pioneer of rap music. Discover how he rose from a troubled youth in Queens to become a successful entrepreneur and social activist.

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   Mar 27, 2024 · Russell Simmons has been involved with some of the biggest internet companies over the past two decades. As an early engineer at PayPal who rose to CTO and a founding force behind review site trailblazer Yelp, Simmons has built an enviable reputation as a top technical leader.

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   Russell Simmons is one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history. As the co-founder and CEO of Def Jam Records, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the genre. Early Life and Career

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   May 27, 2020 · Where is Russell Simmons Now? Multiple women spoke out against Simmons in an expose by The New York Times, which came out in December 2017. Following the allegations, Simmons stepped down from his companies All Def Digital, Def Pictures, his film company, and Russell’s yoga lifestyle brand Tantris.

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    Russell Simmons took the cultural expression of an impoverished minority and innovated it as a business; by harnessing its economic power, he made it a pervasive element of contemporary life.