This Biography is about one of the best Founder of the hip-hop music label Def Jam Russell Simmons including his Height, weight,Age & Other Detail…
| Biography Of Russell Simmons | |
| Real Name | Russell Simmons |
| Profession | Animal Rights Activists, T V & Movie Producers, Business People |
| Nick Name | Russell Wendell Simmons |
| Famous as | Founder of the hip-hop music label Def Jam |
| Nationality | American |
| Personal Life of Russell Simmons | |
| Born on | 04 October 1957 |
| Birthday | 4th October |
| Age | 59 Years |
| Sun Sign | Libra |
| Born in | Queens, New York, United States |
| Grouping of People | College Dropouts, Poorly Educated, Vegans |
| Personal Life of Russell Simmons | |
| Father | Daniel Simmons, Sr. |
| Mother | Evelyn Simmons |
| Siblings | Joseph Simmons, Daniel Simmons, Jr. |
| Spouse/Partner | Kimora Lee Simmons (m. 1998-2009) |
| Children | Ming Lee Simmons, Aoki Lee Simmons |
| Education | New York University |
| Awards | 2001 – PETA Humanitarian Award |
| Personal Fact of Russell Simmons | |
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Hailed as the hip-hop pioneer and one of the Top 25 Most Influential People of the Past 25 Years, Russell Simmons has played a pivotal role in bringing hip-hop music to the forefront. He is the co-founder of the record label, Def Jam, which successfully acted as a launch pad for Beastie Boys, Jay Z, Foxy Brown and Ludacris, among many other stars in the music industry. He has been an influential figure in the genre of hip-hop music and passionately brought marginalised voices to mass audiences. Growing up in the streets of New York City, Simmons was a street hustler during his teenage years and while he was still in college he began to promote many hip-hop artists. A film producer, record producer, entrepreneur and successful businessman, Simmons dons many hats and apart from his music empire he also owns a successful clothing line, Phat Farm. He is also the owner of the clothing lines, Argyleculture and American Classics. He regularly contributes to the Huffington Post and is a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Slavery Memorial. An environmentalist at heart, he practises veganism and Ahimsa and was presented with the PETA Humanitarian Award in 2001. |
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