Russell Simmons

Russell Simmons has partnered with nonprofit Californians for Safety and Justice to create an ad campaign focusing on the large numbers of prisons the state invests in annually compared to schools. SEE ALSO: Artificial Sweeteners May Raise Your Blood Sugar Simmons and Californians for Safety and Justice created a PSA featuring children discussing what careers […]

Mogul and 20-year yogi Russell Simmons joined Roland Martin Friday to offer easy tips for meditation and explain ways the practice can change your life – from health to business. Listen to the full conversation with Simmons below. Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, weekdays at 7 a.m. EST and watch at 9 a.m. EST on TV […]

For the first time since Russell Simmons‘ newly launched All Def Digital released a horrific and poorly executed parody entitled the “Harriet Tubman Sex Tape,” the Hip-Hop, philanthropic media mogul seems to genuinely understand the magnitude of his actions and repeatedly apologized for his error in judgement during an interview on YouTube entertainment show BRKDWN. As previously reported […]

Russell Simmons issued an apology over his YouTube company’s “Harriet Tubman Sex Tape.” The apology is below: In the whole history of Def Comedy Jam, I’ve never taken down a controversial comedian. When my buddies from the NAACP called and asked me to take down the Harriet Tubman video from the All Def Digital YouTube […]

Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons (pictured) announced his support for Public Advocate Bill de Blasio in the N.Y.C. mayoral race in a new ad that debuted Monday. RELATED: Chirlane McCray Speaks About Falling In Love With A Man After Being A Lesbian In the ad, Simmons explains why de Blasio is his top pick, “Bill de […]

  On Monday, digital media company Interactive One, which is the parent company of NewsOne, announced a partnership with businessman and hip-hop icon Russell Simmons, founder of GlobalGrind and NARRATIVE: The Culture Lab. Interactive One Studios will oversee the management of both GlobalGrind, the self-described “hip-pop” website, and NARRATIVE, “a digital marketing, entertainment and technology […]

In the aftermath of Lowe’s pulling their ads from television broadcasts of TLC’s “All American Muslim,” hip-hop entrepreneur Russell Simmons attempted to buy ad time for the show.

Businessman and activist, Russell Simmons has criticized hardware company, Lowe’s for pulling their ads from the TLC show, “American Muslim.” Lowes pulled the ads after receiving complaints about the show. “American Muslim” follows five Muslim families in Dearborn, Michigan. Entertainment Weekly reports: “This can’t happen in America; [Lowe’s] needs to fix this immediately,” Simmons said, […]

Noting the increasing rise in electronic bill payment and communications, the U.S. Postal Service is continuing with plans to end next-day services and sought approval to eliminate 28,000 jobs,  Reuters reports. Still, the nation’s second largest employer is rolling out commemorative stamps for the nostalgic and collectors including a new Kwanzaa stamp, and a series […]

After facing some criticism for being involved in the Occupy Wall Street movement despite his capitalist credentials, including his debit card, The Rush Card, Russell Simmons has defended himself in an open letter to The Huffington Post. Simmons had been criticized by NewsOne blogger, Ryan Mack who called him “officially part of the 1%” and […]

One of the first Black celebrities openly supporting the Occupy Wall St. movement was Russell Simmons. Unlike some celebs who stopped by the movement for a rebellious photo opportunity, Russell appears sincere to staying the course. Rich as he may be Russell recently told The Huffington Post : “It’s part of human kindness and I […]

I have been a long admirer of Russell Simmons. The godfather of hip-hop that brought me “Krush Groovin,” the serial entrepreneur whose success and drive inspired me to start my own business, and the community activist who places a strong emphasis on giving, therefore motivating me to do more for the benefit of serving others. […]