Russell Simmons
Russell Simmons is an American entrepreneur and record executive who cofounded Def Jam Recordings and helped bring hip-hop into mainstream culture in the 1980s.
He built a business empire spanning music, fashion (Phat Farm), and media.
His public profile collapsed after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct beginning in 2017.
Rhythmic spoken-word music
- Beastie BoysBrooklyn hip-hop trio
- Run-DMCPioneering hip-hop trio
- rapQuick sharp blow
- co-founderJoint venture originator
Rick Rubin · LL Cool J · 1984 · Columbia Records · Universal Music · Grammy Awards · Roc-A-Fella · Jay-Z
Influential industry leader
- founderOne who begins something
- ventureRisky new undertaking
- investorOne who allocates capital
- brandingCreating distinctive identity
marketing · executive · partnership · leadership · strategy · media · entertainment · diversification
Rhythmic spoken-word music
- musicOrganized auditory art
- HBOPremium cable network
- BroadwayManhattan theatrical district
- televisionBroadcast viewing device
comedy · spoken word · executive producer · entertainment · Tony Award
Mind-body exercise discipline
- veganismComplete animal product abstention
- meditationFocused attention practice
- spiritualityConnection to the sacred
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
plant-based · holistic · lifestyle · health · consciousness
Voluntary aid for others
- donationsGifts to organizations
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- nonprofitOrganization serving public good
- arts educationTeaching creative disciplines
social activism · giving · community service · advocacy · outreach · mentorship · grantmaking
Skate and hip-hop clothing
- urban fashionMetropolitan clothing styles
- apparelClothing collectively
- casualwearInformal everyday garments
- denimTough cotton twill
footwear · 1990s · athleisure · accessories · trendsetter
hip-hop
Rhythmic spoken-word music
- Beastie BoysBrooklyn hip-hop trio
- Run-DMCPioneering hip-hop trio
- rapQuick sharp blow
Rick Rubin · LL Cool J · co-founder · 1984 · Columbia Records · Universal Music · Grammy Awards · Roc-A-Fella · Jay-Z · DMX
mogul
Influential industry leader
branding · marketing · executive · partnership · leadership · strategy · media · entertainment · diversification
hip-hop
Rhythmic spoken-word music
television · comedy · spoken word · executive producer · entertainment · Tony Award
yoga
Mind-body exercise discipline
- veganismComplete animal product abstention
- meditationFocused attention practice
- spiritualityConnection to the sacred
mindfulness · plant-based · holistic · lifestyle · health · consciousness
charity
Voluntary aid for others
- donationsGifts to organizations
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- nonprofitOrganization serving public good
arts education · social activism · giving · community service · advocacy · outreach · mentorship · grantmaking
streetwear
Skate and hip-hop clothing
- urban fashionMetropolitan clothing styles
- apparelClothing collectively
- casualwearInformal everyday garments
denim · footwear · 1990s · athleisure · accessories · trendsetter