Russell Simmons
Entrepreneur
Russell Simmons was born in Hollis, Queens, New York City, New York, United States on October 4th, 1957 and is the Entrepreneur. At the age of 66, Russell Simmons biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
Other Names / Nick Names
Russell Wendell Simmons, Rush
Date of Birth
October 4, 1957
Nationality
United States
Place of Birth
Hollis, Queens, New York City, New York, United States
Age
66 years old
Zodiac Sign
Libra
Networth
$340 Million
Profession
Entrepreneur, Fashion Designer, Record Producer, Writer
Social Media
At 66 years old, Russell Simmons has this physical status:
Height
173cm
Weight
73kg
Hair Color
Bald
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Build
Athletic
Measurements
Not Available
Religion
Christianity
Hobbies
Not Available
Education
August Martin High School, City College of New York
Spouse(s)
Kimora Lee Simmons, (m. 1998; div. 2009)
Children
2
Dating / Affair
Karin Taylor, Donna D’Errico, Cynthia Bailey, Troy Byer, Marita Stavrou, Kimora Lee (1992, Veronica Webb, Kara Young (1994), Amber Smith, Karrine Steffans, Porschla Coleman, Katie Rost, Julie Henderson, Noémie Lenoir, Jaslene Gonzalez, Heidi Allende, Paige Butcher, Angela Martini, Angela Bellotte, Melissa George, Sasha Volkova, Hana Nitsche, Shannon Elizabeth
Parents
Daniel Simmons Sr., Evelyn Simmons
Siblings
Joseph Ward Simmons aka Rev. Run (Younger Brother) (DJ, Rapper, Actor, Music Producer, Practicing Christian Minister, Co-Founder of the influential Hip Hop group Run–D.M.C.), Daniel ‘Danny’ Simmons Jr. (Older Brother) (Artist, Painter)
Other Family
Jamel Simmons (Nephew) (Rapper, Actor, Designer), Mia Kaylee Simmons (Grand Niece), Ava Marie Jean Wayans (Grand Niece), Sutton Joseph Tennyson (Grand Nephew), Valerie Vaughn (Ex-Sister-in-Law) (Teacher, Educationist), Vanessa Jean Simmons (Niece) (TV Personality), Angela Simmons (Niece) (Actress, Producer, Fashion/Shoe Designer), Joseph ‘JoJo’ Ward Simmons, Jr. (Nephew) (Rapper), Justine Simmons (Sister-in-Law) (Actress), Daniel Dwayne ‘Diggy’ Simmons III (Nephew) (Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Model), Russell ‘Russy’ Simmons II (Nephew), Victoria Anne Simmons (Niece) (Deceased), Miley Justine Simmons (Niece), Vernon Whitlock Jr. (Ex-Father-in-Law) (Former Federal Marshal), Joanne Perkins aka Joanne Kyoko Syng (Ex-Mother-in-Law) (Former Social Security Administrator)
Aoki Lee Simmons, 21, shares cryptic post about 'terrifying' her parents following brief fling with 65-year-old restaurateur Vittorio Assaf
www.dailymail.co.uk,
April 11, 2024
Aoki Lee Simmons shed some light on her current state of mind following the end of her brief fling with Vittorio Assaf , who is 44 years her senior. As she picks herself back up amid her breakup, the model, 21, shared a quote that resonated with her from a 2023 interview with Chloë Sevigny, in which she spoke about navigating life as a young woman living in New York City . On Wednesday night, the daughter of Kimora Lee Simmons and entrepreneur Russell Simmons shared a quote from the Cut article, in which Sevigny recalled spending her days 'standing in line for ticket scalpers and going out, dancing and making out.' 'That was my big year of going out,' Sevigny continued. 'I do know for my mom it was very terrifying, but I checked in a lot, and my dad would always remind her that there was more good in the world than bad.'
Russell Simmons, 66, speaks out against the murder of Aoki's 21-year-old daughter Aoki, 65: "All I can do is give my advice and unconditional love."
www.dailymail.co.uk,
April 8, 2024
Russell Simmons has broken silence on his 21-year-old daughter, Aoki Lee Simmons, who died at the age of 65. Aoki, who told DailyMail.com last week, wanted to 'grow' as a model, and Vittorio shocked followers when they were seen kissing in their bikini on the beach in St Barts last week. It's ignited a fierce online debate about age differences in relationships and how much is too much, considering that Aoki is young enough to be Vittorio's granddaughter. 'I'm not going to kick and scream about her choices,' the Def Jam mogul told TMZ on Monday. "All I can do is give my advice and unconditional love," Aoki's late father, model and designer Kimora Lee Simmons said. Age divides in relationships and how much is too much as Aoki is young enough to be Vittorio's granddaughter, sparking a tense discussion. 'I'm not going to kick and scream about her picks,' the Def Jam mogul told TMZ on Monday.' 'All I can do is give my advice and unconditional love,' the former husband of Aoki's mother, model and designer Kimora Lee Simmons said.
Russell Simmons claims that Oprah's resignation from the hospital after sexual harassment charges against him speaks to his innocence: 'I think Oprah's assertions don't add up; she would not protect those women.'
www.dailymail.co.uk,
December 8, 2023
Oprah Winfrey's decision to pull out of the 2020 documentary On the Record, which focuses on sexual harassment allegations against him, according to Russell Simmons, points to his innocence in the case. The Queens, a New York native who appeared on In Depth with Graham Bensinger, said that Oprah's decision in January of 2020 to refrain from being an executive producer on the show was indicative of the evidence against him.