Def Jam Records co-founder Russell Simmons is firing back at a defamation lawsuit filed by a former executive, Drew Dixon, demanding that it be tossed. Following being served by a process server while in Bali, Simmons retaliated by filing a motion with the court to dismiss with prejudice. As per …
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Russell Simmons Says He Won’t “Kick and Scream” Over 21-Year-Old Daughter Aoki’s Relationship With 65-Year-Old Restauranteur
Russell Simmons isn’t stressing over recent buzz about his 21-year-old daughter, Aoki Lee Simmons, dating 65-year-old restaurant owner Vittori Assaf. Despite photos of them being cozy together, Simmons remains composed and unfazed by the situation. In an interview with TMZ, the music executive remained calm, saying he won’t “kick and …
Read More »Russell Simmons and Usher Link Up in Bali
Russell Simmons is happy to have a friend like Usher during this tumultuous point in his life. On Sunday, the Def Jam founder shared that the singer recently paid him a visit in Bali. Simmons shared several images of Usher’s trip, which appears to be a holistic journey, as both …
Read More »Russell Simmons Accused Of Raping Def Jam Video Producer in the 90s
Russell Simmons is the topic of another rape allegation. The disgraced Def Jam Recordings founder is being sued by a music video producer who used to work for the company, Variety reports. According to her filing, Simmons raped her in the late 1990s during a quick stop at his apartment …
Read More »Russell Simmons Questions If Sexual Assault Accusers May Have “Thirst For Fame,” Says He’s Taken 9 Lie Detector Tests [Video]
Disgraced record producer Russell Simmons has sat down for a rare interview, hoping to clear his name once and for all. The Def Jam co-founder spoke with “In Depth with Graham Bensinger,” where he addressed his sexual assault allegations head-on. Simmons confessed to having an intense past sexual appetite, which …
Read More »Kimora Lee Simmons Says She’s Doing “Okay” Following Her Public Dispute With Russell Simmons: “You Guys Know I’m A Tough Chick”
Kimora Lee Simmons and her two oldest daughters have spoken out against Russell Simmons, accusing him of abusive behavior. Despite this, Kimora Lee Simmons is reportedly doing fine following the allegation. The former model sat down for an interview at the Essence Festival of Culture on Saturday. During the conversation, …
Read More »Kimora Lee and Aoki Lee Simmons Blast Russell Simmons For Harrassing Them (pics)
Kimora Lee lashed out at her ex-husband Russell Simmons, claiming he is an absent father who harasses and manipulates her children. The family drama unfolded on Father’s Day after daughter Ming Lee Simmons shared a throwback photo of her and Lee on Instagram with the caption, “Happy Father’s Day.” This …
Read More »Russell Simmons Rants About The Injustice That’s Being Done In Young Thug and Gunna’s RICO Case [Video]
Russell Simmons speaks about the courts using rap lyrics as evidence in Young Thug and Gunna’s RICO case. Friday, Russ went live on Instagram to share his thoughts on Young Thug and Gunna’s case. In his 11-minute rant, Russ compares Caucasian experiences in entertainment to Thug and Gunna’s. He explains how …
Read More »Kimora Lee Simmons Shuts Down Fraud Claims That Ex-Husband Russell Simmons Alleged in Lawsuit
Kimora Lee Simons, the founder, and owner of Baby Phat, recently responded to her ex-husband, Russell Simmons alleged fraud claims in a lawsuit against her. In the case filed against her and her new husband, Tim Leissner, she says that her ex-husband has no documentation to back up his charges …
Read More »Russell Simmons to Honor Hip-Hop Pioneers With NFT Collection
Def Jam founder Russell Simmons wants to give back to hip-hop pioneers with a collection of NFTs. On Friday, Simmons will launch a collection of NFTs or non-fungible tokens that will feature some of hip-hop’s biggest OGs. Page Six reports that they will feature never before seen or heard recordings and …
Read More »Kimora Lee Says Russell Simmons Lawsuit Is A “Desperate PR Ploy”
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 »Tidal & Revolt TV Pull Russell Simmons’ Episode Of “Drink Champs” After Backlash
Jay-Z’s streaming service Tidal, along with Diddy’s Revolt TV, made the decision to drop Russell Simmons episode of “Drink Champs” from streaming platforms following an outpouring of backlash from his sexual assault accusers. All social media posts promoting the episode have also been erased. Earlier in the week, Tidal began …
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 »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 »Oprah Winfrey Steps Down From #MeToo Documentary About Russell Simmons
Oprah Winfrey has stepped down as executive producer of the #MeToo documentary focused around Russell Simmons, and reportedly blocking it from viewership on Apple TV+. Oprah said, “I have decided that I will no longer be executive producer on The Untitled Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering Documentary and it will …
Read More »50 Cent Calls Out Oprah Winfrey Over Russell Simmons Documentary; Says Winfrey Only Targets Black Men: “I Just Want To Know Why She Is Only Going After Her Own”
“Power” executive producer 50 Cent is calling out Oprah Winfrey after she announced an Apple TV + documentary that will focus on Russell Simmons’ sexual assault accusers. On Thursday, 50 took to Instagram and opened up about his feelings towards Winfrey, deciding to make a film that explores sexual assault …
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