via CNN: Future printings of Oprah Winfrey’s spiritual self-help book, “The Wisdom of Sundays,” will not include contributions from former hip-hop music executive Russell Simmons, according to the book’s publisher. The decision comes as Simmons faces multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, including rape. Simmons has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. “All future printings of ‘The Wisdom […]
via FirstLadyB: Kimora Lee Simmons the ex wife of Russell Simmons, says the allegations against him are nothing like the person she has known for over 25 years. Kimora Lee Simmons shared this message with her followers on Instagram Thursday night: “I have known Russell for over 25 years. We were close friends, married, divorced, and have remained friends, […]
via BlackAmericaWeb: Music mogul Russell Simmons said on Instagram that he plans to defend himself a day after a New York Times story published claims by three women saying he raped them. The allegations in the Times’ Wednesday report stem from the 1980s and 1990s. Simmons denied the allegations Wednesday and again on Thursday. “Today, I begin […]
via CNN: Russell Simmons is stepping down from his companies in the wake of an accusation of harassment and sexual assault. Simmons, the founder of hip-hop music label Def Jam Recordings and CEO of Rush Communications, released a statement on Thursday after screenwriter Jenny Lumet accused him of forcing her to have sex with him […]
A Def Poetry Jam reboot is in the works and Russell Simmons is looking to tap Chance the Rapper as the show’s new host. “Super excited,” Simmons tweeted. “Been in negotiation with Chance The Rapper [SIC] to host Def poetry jam for HBO!” CLICK HERE to read story source: essence.com
Russell Simmons’ troubles following the “glitch” with his RushCard program has invaded his legal space as he faces a class action lawsuit for fraud. Media…
Russell Simmons discusses Minister Louis Farrakhan's remarks about redistributing the pain to enact social justice in America.
Media mogul turned spiritual seeker Russell Simmons sits down with Oprah Winfrey on the upcoming episode of Super Soul Sunday on OWN. Simmons shares what he believes to be his secret to success: meditation. “This idea of a God consciousness really to me means everything,” Simmons said. “If God were the ocean, you are a cup of God. We are a […]
IFE Camp, Inc., a New York City nonprofit, held a press conference Monday with New York City young adults, mothers who lost their children to gun violence and community experts to lay out solutions and launch the fourth annual New York Peace Week (January 15–22, 2013). Peace Week is being held in honor of Dr. […]
Roland Martin talks with Russell Simmons about his new book, Super Rich: A Guide to Having It All. Russell Simmons–rap impresario and founder of Def Jam Records, Phat Farm, and the Hip-Hop Summit, and with Morrow coauthor of Do You!–explores what it means to be truly rich and fulfilled through two tenets. The twin paths […]
