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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 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 …

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Russell Simmons and Usher Link Up in Bali

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 …

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Kimora Lee Simmons Says She’s Doing “Okay” Following Her Public Dispute With Russell Simmons: “You Guys Know I’m A Tough Chick”

Following Her Public Dispute With Russell Simmons

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, …

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Russell Simmons to Honor Hip-Hop Pioneers With NFT Collection

Russell Simmons Fights Back Against Defamation Lawsuit Filed by Former Executive

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 …

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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

Bill Belamy on Self Made

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 …

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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”

Russell and Katie

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 …

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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 on Gayle

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 …

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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”

50 vs Oprah

“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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