Russell Simmons addressed ongoing speculation surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files during a recent appearance on “Podcast and Chill,” where he denied having any real connection to the convicted sex offender despite his name appearing in documents tied to the investigation.
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“My name is in the Epstein Files because a Ugandan model, not soft South African like you n***as, wanted to give me—and I know a Ugandan model,” Simmons said. “She was Miss Uganda. She wanted to give me her bible. I don’t know how that ended up in the files, but somebody wrote somebody. She’s looking to give Russell Simmons her bible.
Simmons also brought up author Deepak Chopra while explaining another mention connected to him.
“And the second thing is, Deepak Chopra asked Jeffrey Epstein did he want to go to my house when Deepak was being honored for my art foundation. That’s f*ckin’ it!”
The former music executive added that he does not remember ever meeting Epstein personally.
I’ve been in a lot of circles,” Simmons said, before joking that “SpongeBob is in the Epstein files more than me” because so many famous people were referenced throughout the documents.
The comments arrive as Simmons continues facing scrutiny over multiple sexual assault allegations that surfaced during the #MeToo movement. Simmons has repeatedly denied all allegations involving non-consensual sex.
“Don’t bring that sh*t up.”
Russell Simmons explains why his name is inside the Epstein files as he speaks on Bill Clinton being tied to Jeffrey Epstein and says he doesn’t believe Michael Jackson could cause harm to anyone.
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