Russell Simmons

Quick Facts

Full Name	Russell Simmons
Occupation	Entrepreneur
Date Of Birth	Oct 4, 1957(1957-10-04)
Age	67
Birthplace	Queens
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Libra

Russell Simmons Biography

Russell Simmons is one of the most popular and richest Entrepreneur who was born on October 4, 1957 in Queens, New York, United States. Co-founded the hip hop music label Def Jam. He also established the successful clothing lines Phat Farm and Argyleculture.

His record label was co-founded by He co-founded his record label with Rick Rubin, and they worked with some of the most successful musicians of their time.. They worked with some the most prominent musicians of their day.

Russell Wendell Simmons (born October 4, 1957) is an American entrepreneur, record executive, writer, and film producer. He is chairman and CEO of Rush Communications, co-founded the hip hop music label Def Jam Recordings, and created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and Tantris. Simmons’ net worth was estimated at $340 million in 2011.

Simmons co-founded Def Jam in 1983 with Rick Rubin, who sold his share of the company for $120 million to Universal Music Group in 1996. In 1985, Simmons co-produced and appeared in the film Krush Groove. Simmons’ company, Rush Communications Inc., includes over ten businesses and three non-profits. Simmons, with his partner Stan Lathan, has also produced television hits HBO’s Def Comedy Jam and Def Poetry Jam, and currently has a development deal with HBO. In 1996, Simmons co-produced the hit film The Nutty Professor, starring Eddie Murphy. In 1997, Simmons co-produced the film Def Jam’s How to Be a Player, starring Bill Bellamy. In 2003, Simmons co-founded RushCard, a prepaid debit card provider.

In 1998, he married Kimora Le Simmons. The couple had two daughters, Ming, and Aoki before divorcing.

Russell Simmons Net Worth

Russell Simmons is one of the richest Entrepreneur from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Russell Simmons 's net worth $340 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a City College of New York graduate, but he left to pursue his passion for helping local musicians.

With a net worth $340 million in 2011, he became one of the most successful figures in hip-hop.

Russell Wendell Simmons was born in the Hollis neighborhood of New York City’s Queens borough on October 4, 1957. He was raised in Maryland. His father was a public school administrator and his mother was a park administrator for the New York City Parks and Recreation Department. His brothers are painter Daniel Simmons, Jr. and Joseph Simmons (better known as Rev Run of Run-DMC fame). In 1975, after graduating from August Martin High School, Simmons briefly attended the City College of New York in Harlem where he met a young DJ/Bboy, Kurt Walker, who influenced him to participate in the hip hop phenomenon. Upon hearing Eddie Cheeba perform in Harlem in 1977, Simmons knew that hip hop would be his career. Simmons stated, “Hearing Cheeba in ’77 made me feel like I had just witnessed the invention of the wheel.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Russell Simmons height 5 ft 9 in Russell weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Russell Simmons Dating?

According to our records, Russell Simmons married to Kimora Lee Simmons. As of December 1, 2023, Russell Simmons’s is not dating anyone.

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Simmons is an advocate of Ahimsa and veganism, citing animal rights along with the environmental and health benefits. He is a supporter of Farm Sanctuary, an organization working to end cruelty to farm animals. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals awarded him the 2001 PETA Humanitarian Award and the 2011 Person of the Year Award.

Facts & Trivia

Russell Ranked on the list of most popular Entrepreneur. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Russell Simmons celebrates birthday on October 4 of every year.

In 2004, Simmons sold Phat Farm and Baby Phat to the Kellwood Company for $140 million.

What is Russell Simmons worth?

Russell Simmons
Born| Russell Wendell Simmons October 4, 1957 New York City, U.S.
Occupation| Entrepreneur, writer, record executive
Years active| 1984–present
Spouse(s)| Kimora Lee Simmons ​ ​ ( m. 1998; div. 2009)​

Who is Russell Simmons wife?

Kimora Lee Simmons

How old was Russell Simmons when married Kimora?

Simmons was 35-years-old at the time and claims that Lee was determined to tame his bachelor ways. Lee and Simmons married in a lavish ceremony with models Kim Porter and Tyra Banks as Lee’s bridesmaids. The former couple share two daughters, Ming Lee and Aoki Lee.

Does Russell Simmons still own Def Jam?

13. Russell Simmons selling his stake in Def Jam to Universal for $100 million. Before his deal with Phat Farm happened Russell Simmons was already a hip-hop millionaire. Five years earlier he sold his remaining stakesin Rick Rubin-founded record label Def Jam to Universal for a reported $100 million.

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Net Worth: $150 Million
Date of Birth:| Oct 20, 1971 (50 years old)
Gender:| Male
Height:| 6 ft 3 in (1.93 m)
Profession:| Musician, Actor, Television producer, Film Producer, Rapper, Film Score Composer, Screenwriter, Singer-songwriter, Record producer, Voice Actor