Apr 2, 2014 · Biography.com presents the life of Russell Simmons, co-founder of Def Jam Records, who discovered artists like LL Cool J, the Beastie Boys, and Run-D.M.C.

Russell Wendell Simmons (born October 4, 1957) is an American entrepreneur, writer and record executive. He co-founded the hip-hop label Def Jam Recordings, [1] and created the clothing …

Russell Simmons heads an empire built by rap music. As cofounder of the pioneering record label Def Jam in the 1980s, he helped launch the careers of a number of important artists, such as …

Russell Simmons is one of the most influential personalities in the entrepreneurial world of today, who has brought music talents to mass audiences through his hip-hop recording company, Def …

Oct 22, 2004 · Biography. Russell Simmons' career has taken him from the streets of Queens to the heights of the music business and beyond. Starting out as a fledgling hip-hop producer, …

Hailed as the ‘hip-hop pioneer’ and one of the ‘Top 25 Most Influential People of the Past 25 Years’, Russell Simmons has played a pivotal role in bringing hip-hop music to the forefront. …

Dec 22, 2017 · Russell Simmons is one of the biggest promoters of music & highly successful magnates of America. He is the co-founder of the ground-breaking hip-hop music label ‘Def …

Russell Simmons is one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history. As the co-founder and CEO of Def Jam Records, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the genre. Born on October …

Russell Simmons, founder of Def Jam Recordings and Rush Communications, two highly influential African American–owned entertainment businesses, was instrumental in bringing …

Russell Simmons was born on 4 October 1957 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for The Nutty Professor (1996), Dude, Where's My Car? (2000) …