Russell Simmons

Music mogul and entrepreneur

New York City, New York

About Russell

Music executive, entrepreneur, and activist. Born on January 4, 1957, in Queens, New York. Co-founder of Def Jam Records and founder of Rush Communications.

Associated Podcasts

Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast

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Recent Appearances

RSMS HOUR 3 | Ozempic Rumors, Suge Knight Claims, and Senator Raphael Warnock Sounds the Alarm

Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast•Dec 13, 2025•25:47•guest

RSMS Hour 4 | Russell Simmons Sued by Another Sexual Assault Victim

Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast•Nov 6, 2024•12:17•host

Russell Simmons

About Russell

Associated Podcasts

Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast

Connect

Recent Appearances

RSMS HOUR 3 | Ozempic Rumors, Suge Knight Claims, and Senator Raphael Warnock Sounds the Alarm

RSMS Hour 4 | Russell Simmons Sued by Another Sexual Assault Victim

Key Topics

RSMS Hour 4 | Russell Simmons Owes Three Women $3 Million

RSMS Hour 3 | Russell Simmons Accused of Avoiding Deposition

RSMS Hour 2 | Russell Simmons and Lisa Raye Dating

RSMS Hour 3 | Aoki Lee Simmons and Her Old Man are Done

FULL SHOW | Big Game Does Not Stop Paramount Layoffs, Russell Simmons Being Sued for Sexual Assault, Portia Back on RHOA, and More