Two days after, Russell Simmons filed a lawsuit against his ex-wife, Kimora Lee Simmons, claiming she stole shares of his stock to help bond her new husband out of jail. “Kimora and her children are shocked by the extortive harassment coming from her ex-husband, Russell Simmons, who has decided to …
Read More »Russell Simmons Is Allegedly Suing Ex-Wife Kimora Lee Simmons And Her Husband Over Celsius Drink Shares
Russell Simmons is allegedly suing ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons over Celsius Energy drink stock. According to The Blast, music mogul Simmons has allegedly filed a lawsuit against his former wife Lee Simmons and her husband Tim Leissner for allegedly transferring and using his shares of an energy drink company to …
Read More »Russell Simmons Opens Up About Sexual Assault Allegations; Says He’s Only Guilty Of Being a Womanizer
Russell Simmons is officially opening up about the sexual assault allegations against him in a new interview with the Breakfast Club. In the interview, Charlamagne The God asked Simmons if he had watched “On The Record,” the documentary detailing his alleged victims’ stories of sexual assault, to which Simmons said …
Read More »50 Cent Opens Up About Oprah Winfrey, Says Talk Show Host Called His Music Lyrics “Misogynistic”
Rapper and entrepreneur 50 Cent is opening up about his longtime disdain for Oprah Winfrey and how the talk show host once condemned the lyrics in his music. In his new book, Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter, the 44-year-old hip hop artist turned mogul highlights how he intentionally became “enemies” with …
Read More »Bill Bellamy Opens About His Role in Netflix’s ’Self Made,’ Being Discovered By Russell Simmons, Originating The Term “Booty Call” and More In ‘Strong Black Legends’ Interview
Actor and comedian Bill Bellamy recently sat down with Netflix’s Strong Black Legends podcast to discuss his role in Netflix’s new Madam C.J. Walker docuseries Self Made, as well as his rise to fame. Speaking on his role in Self Made, Bellamy revealed that his character in the series is …
Read More »HBO Purchases Documentary About Russell Simmons’ Accusers After Oprah Winfrey Backs Out
Back in November 2017, Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons was accused of sexual abuse. Since then, several other women have come forward with allegations, forcing the business mogul to step down from his businesses and retreat to Bali to find peace. But now, one of his victims have stepped forward …
Read More »Katie Rost, Former ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ Star, Stands Up For Ex-Boyfriend Russell Simmons Amidst Sexual Assault Allegations; “I Did Want To Offer A Different Point Of View Because Sometimes I think It’s A Pile On”
With the upcoming release of the documentary titled, “On The Record,” a film that showcases accusers claiming to have been sexually assaulted by Russell Simmons, his ex-girlfriend Katie Rost is standing up for him. Speaking with Page Six, the former ‘Housewives’ star said, “I did want to offer a different …
Read More »Oprah Winfrey Addresses Her Decision To Distance Herself From The Documentary About Russell Simmons’ Sexual Abuse Claims; “I Just Care About Getting It Right”
Oprah Winfrey spoke with CBS This Morning on Tuesday, where she addressed her controversial decision to distance herself from the damning documentary that surrounds sexual misconduct allegations against former friend Russell Simmons. Winfrey, who initially served as an executive producer on the film as part of her deal with Apple …
Read More »Kimora Lee Simmons Denies Keeping Son Away From His Dad Djimon Hounsou, Visitation Arrangements Are In The Works
Earlier this week, actor Djimon Hounsou claimed that his ex Kimora Lee Simmons is keeping their 10-year-old son, Kenzo Lee, away from him after not being able to see or speak to him on Father’s Day. Now, sources close to Kimora have denied Hounsou’s allegations, claiming that she is not …
Read More »Russell Simmons Provides Sworn Declaration In Jane Doe Case: “I Have Never Had Non-Consensual Sex With [Doe] or Anyone Else”
In 2017, Russell Simmons stepped down from his businesses amid allegations of sexual assault and misconduct throughout his years as a prominent figure in Hollywood. The explosive allegations forced several businesses and brands to sever business ties with the music mogul and ultimately resulted in lawsuits for damages. However, over …
Read More »Judge Denies Russell Simmons’ Request To Dismiss Rape Lawsuit, Despite His Claim Of Extortion
Russell Simmons’ request to have his rape lawsuit tossed has been denied by a judge and now he’s on a deadline to respond to the initial suit. Earlier this month, a woman, identified as Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit against the music mogul, claiming he raped her in 1988 after …
Read More »Lil Boosie Defends R. Kelly, Russell Simmons and Usher: “Why You Aint Say This In The 70s Or The 80s?”
Rapper Lil Boosie doesn’t believe that the sexual assault allegations against R.Kelly aren’t true. During an interview with Vlad TV, the rapper opened up about his feelings surrounding the recent allegations against R. Kelly, Russell Simmons and Usher. When asked about the difference between #HughHefner and R. Kelly he responded, …
Read More »Russell Simmons Wants Rape Accuser To Cough Up $35k For Legal Fees In His Fight Against Her “Baseless and Improper” Claim
Back in March, RussellSimmons was hit with a $10 million lawsuit over allegations of sexual assault. In the suit, the woman, identified as Jane Doe, claimed Simmons raped her and threatened her elementary school-aged son, after a Def Jam concert in 1988.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ At the time, Simmons “vehemently” denied the allegations, …
Read More »Russell Simmons Lists Two Homes and a Yoga Studio on The Market
As allegations of sexual assault and misconduct loom over #RussellSimmons life and legacy in the states, the music mogul has been spending most of his time meditating and reflecting in Bali. In the meantime, he has listed his homes in both Los Angeles and New York, and is looking to …
Read More »Russell Simmons Accused of Rape By Granddaughter of Book Publisher W.W. Norton; Simmons Denies Allegations: “I Have Taken Multiple Lie Detector Tests To Affirm I Never Sexually Assaulted Anyone”
Hip-Hop mogul Russel Simmons has been slapped with, yet, another disturbing allegation of sexual assault. Brought forth by the granddaughter of the founders of the W.W. Norton publishing house, Alexia Norton Jones says she was sexually violated by the mogul in November 1990. In an exclusive exposé published by Variety …
Read More »Author Accuses Russell Simmons And A.J. Calloway Of Sexual Assault And NBC For Trying To Silence Her
In the rise of the #MeToo movement, men and women have been inclined to share their own experiences with sexual misconduct and assault in Hollywood. From Paul Marciano to Brett Ratner, more than 130 public figures have been accused of sexual misconduct in the last eight months — including music …
Read More »Russell Simmons Opens Up About The #MeToo Movement; Says He Isn’t Too “Angry” About Sexual Assault Allegations
Amid the mounting sexual assault allegations against some of the biggest names in Hollywood, one of the accused has officially opened up about the now-viral #MeToo Movement and its impact on the industry. In a recent Instagram post, Russell Simmons shared his thoughts about Hollywood’s fight against sexual assault, as …
Read More »Russell Simmons $5 Million Rape Lawsuit Dismissed After Simmons Says She Sent Him Nudes Weeks After Alleged Rape
Back in January, an aspiring filmmaker filed a lawsuit against Russell Simmons, claiming rape. Now, after months of legal back and forth over the claims, the lawsuit has been dropped. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In the initial $5 million suit, Jennifer Jarosik said the incident occurred in 2016 after Simmons invited her …
Read More »Russell Simmons Responds To $10 Million Rape Lawsuit; Says It Is “A Work Of Pure Fiction” and Extortion
Back in March, a woman identified as Jane Doe filed a $10 million suit against #RussellSimmons, claiming the music mogul raped her and threatened to violate her elementary school-aged son. At the time, Simmons “vehemently” denied all the allegations made against him and maintained he never had non-consensual sex with …
Read More »“Real Housewives of New York” Star Luann de Lesseps Claims Russell Simmons “Grabbed My Ass” In An Elevator Three Summers Ago In Miami
Just days after Russell Simmons fired back in his defense against claims of sexual assault, another woman has come forward with allegations against him. In a recent interview with The Daily Beast, ‘Real Housewives of New York City” star Luann de Lesseps claimed, she too, was a victim of sexual …
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