Written by Denise on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 in People - U.S., Videos, Hip Hop, Russell Simmons.
Trailer for a new web series to stream on GlobalGrind every Wednesday starring Russell Simmons and Affion Crockett.
Written by Elizabeth Malchow on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 in Celebrity News, Gossip/Rumors, Hip-Hop Justice, World, Hip Hop, News, Wyclef Jean, Russell Simmons.
Russell Simmons comes to Wyclef Jean and his Yele Haiti Foundation’s defense at a press conference, quoting “He is a hero in Haiti, if he ran for president, he would probably win.” Russell doesn’t directly address the financial documents of Yele currently under scrutiny by many, as reported on www.HipHopRX.com, but he does point out that there are problems usually with charities and other non-profit organizations as well.
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Written by Denise on Thursday, January 29th, 2009 in Business, Celebrity News, People - U.S., Hip Hop, Music News, News, Russell Simmons.
Music mogul, hip-hop pioneer, entrepreneur and co-founder of Def Jam, Russell Simmons, who has also been named as one of the “Top 25 Most Influential People of the Past 20 Years” by USA Today, on today was announced to serve as Editor-in-Chief for the rising Hip Hop news and social media community, Global Grind. Russell Simmons who is an investor in the site and guest blogger along with Reverend Run (Daily Word of Wisdom), and political commentary by Dr. Benjamin Chavis states that Global Grind is the ultimate connect for the Hip Hop community and like-minded creative entrepreneurs and activists. In addition to being announced as Editor in Chief, Global Grind also introduced a new channel to the site “Celebrity Blogger,” after their blogs managed to attract a huge following. Global Grind will bring on a number of other celebrity bloggers who influence the Hip Hop community.
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Written by Denise on Monday, October 1st, 2007 in Celebrity News, Entertainment, Photos, People - U.S., Events/Concerts, Hip Hop, Russell Simmons.
Russell Simmons reportedly celebrated his 50th birthday early in NYC over the weekend. Guests included his two daughters, Rev. Run and Justine Simmons, LL Cool J, Alicia Keys, Gabrielle Union, Brett Ratner among others. According to sources, the party was thrown by his ex-wife Kimora-Lee Simmons and her new man, actor Djimon Hounsou. (more…)
Written by Denise on Friday, August 24th, 2007 in Celebrity News, People - U.S., Books/Magazines, Lifestyle, Russell Simmons.
Model and entrepreneur Kimora Lee Simmons will be in the latest issue of OK! Magazine. In the magazine Kimora talks about parenting, family and her relationship with music mogul Russell Simmons, 49, who has been nick named by several as “Blood Diamond Russ”.
Their relationship and moving on: “We’re great partners, and we have a beautiful family. We’ve been through so much together. It’s almost been 15 years. I can’t say it’s always been great, but I focus on my kids and my life and my businesses. I’m growing up. I feel like it’s time to take control of my life. I have to take the reigns myself and try my best to be happy.”
About Russell and the kids: “I’m a very hands-on mother. But he’s a very nurturing dad. He probably doesn’t spend as much time with them as I do because I’m with them day-in and day-out, work or play. [We talk about them] every day. All day. I would call for anything. We’re very connected to our children.”
Written by admin on Tuesday, June 12th, 2007 in Gossip/Rumors, Hip-Hop Rumors, Russell Simmons.
A gay rapper by the name of Caushun is pointing fingers at music mogul Russell Simmons and is calling him gay after his manager exposed him as fraud and having no talent. Russell Simmons addressed the allegations with Dallas Voice about him living a gay lifestyle. The rapper claimed that he got hold of Russell Simmons Blackberry which held messages to a secret gay relationship.
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Written by admin on Sunday, September 17th, 2006 in Business, Russell Simmons.
At a Hip-Hop Summit at Morris Brown College in Atlanta with a crowd of over 1,500 attendees this past Saturday, hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons spoke on financial planning and credit stability.
Quoted in reports as The Godfather of Hip-Hop Russell Simmons says it should be a priority for youngsters to focus on financial empowerment instead of wasting their money on things such as bling and other material items.
`Financial empowerment isn’t something that’s taught,” Simmons said.
“It`s not common knowledge; even if you go to school, you don`t learn it in school.”
Using hip-hop and R&B stars the industry veteran plans to influence teenagers and young people to be more money conscience.
At the Morris Brown College other financial advisors and hip-hop attendants where Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris, Paul Wall, and others.
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