Christopher Williams Closes Uptown Records (Video)
Christopher Williams reveals the inside story of shutting down Uptown Records, confronting Andre Harrell and Russell Simmons, plus his controversial views on iconic artist deaths....
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Christopher Williams Closes Uptown Records (Video)
Christopher Williams reveals the inside story of shutting down Uptown Records, his confrontations with Andre Harrell and Russell Simmons, and his controversial views on the...
Gene Deal Exposes Diddy, Simmons, Jakes, Harrell
Gene Deal exposes how Diddy allegedly learned questionable practices from mentors Russell Simmons and Andre Harrell, revealing troubling power dynamics in hip-hop mentorship....
Accuser Files Defamation Suit Against Russell Simmons
Music mogul Russell Simmons was served with a defamation lawsuit at his Bali resort by former music executive Drew Dixon, who previously accused him of...
Eagle Academy Opens New Bronx School for Boys
Eagle Academy Foundation opens new $50 million Bronx school for young men with Governor Paterson, Russell Simmons, and Chancellor Klein attending. The state-of-the-art facility features...
Russell Celbrates Birthday #50
Russell Simmons celebrated his 50th birthday with ex-wife Kimora Lee and her boyfriend Djimon in attendance at the milestone celebration....
Russell Simmons Speaks On Sexual Assault Allegations, Social
Russell Simmons addresses sexual assault allegations in new statement. The hip-hop mogul and Def Jam co-founder speaks publicly about the controversial claims....
SUPER TUESDAY 2008: RECORD NUMBER OF YOUNG VOTERS
Super Tuesday 2008 saw record-breaking youth voter turnout, with numbers double or triple those of 2004. Hip-Hop Summit Action Network's Russell Simmons praised young voters...
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP & RUSSELL SIMMONS: “THE SCENARIO”
Universal Music Group partners with Russell Simmons to produce The Scenario, a new hip-hop musical featuring three decades of hits, premiering in NYC before a...
All Def Digital Justice Town Hall
Russell Simmons' All Def Digital launches its first Town Hall on criminal justice reform and policing, moderated by Melissa Harris-Perry with expert panelists....
Stars Out for All Def Digital Central Intelligence
Russell Simmons' All Def Digital hosted a VIP screening for Central Intelligence starring Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart at TCL Chinese Theater. Celebrity guests included...
LL Cool J Receives Walk of Fame Star
LL Cool J receives his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the 2,571st honoree. The legendary rapper was joined by family and celebrities...
All Def Digital Surpasses One Million YouTube Subscribers
All Def Digital crosses one million YouTube subscribers, tripling their base in under a year. The Russell Simmons co-founded network focuses on hip-hop culture and...
Cultural Leaders Partner on Gun Violence Prevention
Over 25 cultural influencers including Russell Simmons and 60 U.S. Mayors joined the first National Gun Violence Awareness Day, wearing orange to honor lives lost...
What Was Slick Rick’s Impact on Def Jam?
Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin discuss Slick Rick's indefinable charisma and immediate impact on Def Jam Records in new Noisey interview....
Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin Talk Public Enemy
Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin discuss Public Enemy's formation and early Def Jam days in this Noisey docuseries segment. The music icons cover Chuck D's...
Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin Talk Def Jam History
Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin discuss Def Jam's early days in Noisey's special series celebrating the label's 30th anniversary. The founders share stories about LL...
Russell Simmons & Steve Rifkind Partner on Hot 97
Russell Simmons and Steve Rifkind appeared on Hot 97's morning show to discuss their new partnership ADD52. The hip-hop moguls also talked about Chuck D...
T.I. & Russell Simmons Partner with greenROKS
T.I. partners with Russell Simmons and greenROKS to create innovative youth-focused entertainment blending music, gaming, and education....
Russell Simmons and Snoop Talk Everything: Great Interview
Russell Simmons joins Snoop Dogg on GGN for an in-depth conversation about hip-hop's origins, personal growth, and life experiences....
Don Lemon & Russell Simmons: Rap & Black Community
Russell Simmons confronts Don Lemon on CNN about his controversial comments regarding black community responsibility and its connection to rap music and violence....
Russell Simmons Apologizes for Harriet Tubman Sex Tape
Russell Simmons apologized and removed a controversial Harriet Tubman spoof video after widespread backlash. The video depicted the historical figure in inappropriate situations....
Russell Simmons Launches All Def Digital YouTube Channel
Russell Simmons launches All Def Digital on YouTube, featuring original hip-hop music, comedy, and spoken word content from emerging Black artists....
Russell Simmons Criticized for Harriet Tubman Parody
Russell Simmons faces backlash for his All Def Digital web series featuring a controversial Harriet Tubman sex tape parody that depicts the abolitionist hero in...
Don Lemon & Russell Simmons on Black Issues
Don Lemon and Russell Simmons engage in complex dialogue about addressing issues within the Black community. Writer Roosevelt Arje Jackson offers deeper insights into systemic...