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-| name        = Russell Simmons
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-| birth_date  = [[October 4]], [[1957]] (age 51)
-| birth_place = [[Queens, New York City]], [[United States]]
-| occupation  = [[Music]] and [[Fashion]] Mogul
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-| networth    = $340 million
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-'''Russell Simmons''' (born [[October 4]], [[1957]] in [[Queens, New York]]), is an [[United States|American]] entrepreneur and  philanthropist.
-In [[2007]] [[USA Today]] named Russell Simmons one of the “Top 25 Most Influential People of the Past 20 Years,”<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/news/top25-influential.htm Most influential people - USATODAY.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> calling him a “[[hip-hop]] pioneer” for his groundbreaking vision that has influenced music, fashion, finance, television and film, as well as the face of modern philanthropy.
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-Simmons has been instrumental in bringing the powerful influence of [[hip-hop culture]] to every facet of business and media since its inception in the late 1970s and has been listed as the most influential mogul in hip hop.<ref>[http://www.taletela.com/photos/56/10/hip-hops-10-biggest-moguls Hip Hops 10 Biggest Moguls]</ref>  From producing and/or managing such early hip-hop artists as [[Kurtis Blow]], [[Run-DMC]] (Run is Russell's brother), [[Whodini]] and the [[Beastie Boys]] to signing contemporary superstars like [[Jay-Z]] and [[Tupac Shakur]], Simmons’ groundbreaking vision was crystallized with partner [[Rick Rubin]] in the creation of the seminal [[Def Jam Recordings]] in [[1984]], launching the cultural revolution known as hip-hop.
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-In addition to launching Def Jam, Simmons helped bring hip-hop culture to the mainstream with such ground breaking ventures as Phat Farm, Argyle Culture, Atman clothing lines and HBO's Def Comedy Jam and Def Poetry Jam. Simmons has continued to serve the hip-hop generation through such ventures as the Rush Card, Simmons Lathan Media, Atman Fragrance, Run Athletics, Simmons Jewelry Company and the Global Grind website. Russell's web venture "360 Degrees Hip Hop.com" fared less well and was a commercial failure.
-A committed philanthropist, Simmons heads Rush Philanthropic, which exposes disadvantaged youth to the arts, as well as serving as the Chairman of the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding, which is dedicated to bringing religions and ethnicities together.
-Simmons is also the author of the [[New York Times bestseller]] ''Do You!: 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success''.
-==Early Years==
-Russell "Rush" Simmons grew up in the Hollis area of [[New York, NY]], and spent some of his teen years as a street hustler. He later enrolled at [[CCNY-Harlem]] to study [[sociology]], and in [[1978]], he began using his spare time to promote early hip-hop block parties and club shows around Harlem and Queens, often in tandem with his friend Curtis Walker.
-==Personal==
-Russell is a [[yoga]] enthusiast and he performs japa meditation daily. On an appearance on the [[Oprah Winfrey]] Show, he said:<blockquote> "In getting in those poses, the most important thing is to remember to smile and breathe. The grace that you get from smiling and breathing in every pose, if you take it off the mat and if you can remember to be connected to your breath, and to move gracefully through life, then that alone is a process that will bring you to enlightenment."<ref>[http://www.oprah.com/tows/slide/200704/20070423/slide_20070423_350_104.jhtml Oprah show]</ref></blockquote>
-Simmons met model [[Kimora Lee Simmons|Kimora Lee]] in November 1992 during New York City's Fashion Week, when she was 17 years old and he was 35. He married Lee on [[December 20]] [[1998]] <ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1178541,00.html Russell, Kimora Lee Simmons Split - Divorced, Kimora Lee Simmons, Russell Simmons : People.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> on [[Caribbean]] island of [[Saint Barthélemy|St. Barts]] with his [[Pentecostal]] minister brother Rev. [[Joseph Simmons]] officiating. The couple separated in March 2006 and officially filed for [[divorce]] in March 2008<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2008-03-26-simmons-divorce_N.htm?csp=entertainment Kimora Lee Simmons files for divorce : USAToday]</ref>. In an interview with People Magazine, he spoke in regards of the divorce:
-{{cquote| Kimora and I will remain committed parents and caring friends with great love and admiration for each other. We will also continue to work side by side on a daily basis as partners in all of our businesses.}}<ref>http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1178541,00.html?cid=redirect-articles</ref>
-The Simmons' have two daughters: Ming Lee Simmons (born January 21, 2000) and Aoki Lee Simmons (born August 16, 2002). Both Ming Lee and Aoki Lee have modeled for the Baby Phat Kids Collection<ref name=autogenerated1 />. Court papers surfaced in June 2008, in which it was learned that Russell will have to pay Kimora $40,000 a month in child support until his two daughters turn 18, which would be 2018 for Ming Lee and 2020 for Aoki. <ref>[http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/06/4967/ Russell Simmons To Pay $40,000 A Month In Child Support : BallerStatus.com]</ref> In June 2008, Russell issued a public statement regarding the situation, citing that he is happy to take care of his children and their well being: "...my kids live a tremendous life. They do have lots of security, nannies, educators, special programs, travel, chefs, on and on. Their mother manages all of those luxuries and I'm happy to provide for that." <ref>[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=7&entry_id=27677 : SFGate.com]</ref>
-The former couple's 35,000 square-foot [[Saddle River, New Jersey|Saddle River]], [[New Jersey]] [[mansion]] is for sale at [http://homes.realtor.com/search/listingdetail.aspx?poe=realtor&lid=1077673648 $19,888,000]. Located 25 miles northwest of [[Manhattan]], the 1996 built palace is one of the largest homes on the East Coast.
-Simmons recently dated model/yoga buddy [[Porschla Coleman]], and they had an amicable split. In July 2008, Porshla made this comment to the NY Daily News: "I am not prepared to go into detail, but Russell is my best friend. There is no anger on either of our parts. It was a mutual decision. We just decided to be friends, and we’re both very happy.” <ref>[http://globalgrind.com/globalview/Depart.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fcontent%2f37397%2fThe-Real-Deal-On-Porschla-Russell-Simmons-Split&cid=37397 : GlobalGrind.com]</ref>
-==Philanthropy and Activism==
-Simmons has been an active philanthropist. Among his community activism and charitable organizations are the Hip Hop Summit Action Network, the Rush Philanthropic organization and the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding.<ref>[http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2007/04/22/2007-04-22_a_moguls_message-2.html Ny Daily News Article]</ref>
-Simmons became involved in New York politics when then-governor [[George Pataki]] asked for Simmons' input in revising the Rockefeller drug laws, a mandatory-sentencing policies for drug offenders<ref>[http://www.villagevoice.com/news/0401,coates,50039,1.html ''Village Voice'' "Compa$$ionate Capitali$m" January 7, 2004]</ref>. However the proposed overhaul never came to fruition, and had the effect of allegedly "alienating some of the hip-hop entrepreneur's political allies"<ref>[http://www.racematters.org/russellsimmons.htm RaceMatters.org]</ref>. Simmons was later investigated for being an unregistered lobbyist. In response, Simmons sued the state of New York for infringing on his right to free speech. Simmons has been actively supporting [[PETA]] [[animal rights]] campaigns,<ref>[http://www.kentuckyfriedcruelty.com/c-russellsimmons.asp Kentucky Fried Cruelty :: Celebrity Support :: Russell Simmons<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> particularly campaigns against [[KFC]]'s cruelty to chickens. Simmons wrote a letter to KFC CEO David Novak <ref>http://www.kentuckyfriedcruelty.com/pdfs/simmons300.jpg</ref> asking the company to improve its animal welfare standards.
-Since May 2005 he has been a contributing [[weblog|blogger]] at political website [[The Huffington Post]].
-In July 2006, Simmons was named a Goodwill Ambassador of CISRI-ISP.<ref>[http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlny/pop_culture/russell_simmons_to_be_named_un_goodwill_ambassador_40700.asp mediabistro.com: FishbowlNY<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> According to the press release, Simmons' appointment will help "launch an awareness campaign utilizing hip-hop as a vehicle to address war, [[poverty]] and [[HIV]]/[[AIDS]], in support of the UN [[Millennium Development Goals]] as well as the CISRI-ISP fight against severe poverty and malnutrition <ref>[http://hsan.org/content/main.aspx?pageid=204 Hip-Hop Summit Action Network Press Release]</ref>.  On August 24,2006, Simmons hosted a reception in support of [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[United States Senate]] candidate from [[Maryland]], [[Michael S. Steele|Michael Steele]] <ref>[https://www.donationreport.com/init/controller/ProcessEntryCmd?key=K3E5G1W1Z8 Change the Game Press Release]</ref>.
-In December 2006, Simmons went on a tour of [[Botswana]]'s [[Jwaneng]] mine, one of the world's richest diamond mines. This was part of a nine day, three country trip through Africa. Simmons' response was that he felt too much focus has been put on  "[[conflict diamond]]s" and that his job was "to take what's good and make it better"<ref>http://today.reuters.com/News/CrisesArticle.aspx?storyId=N05327463&WTmodLoc=IntNewsHome_C4_Crises-6 US music mogul, rights groups clash over diamonds</ref>.
-Russell Simmons also is a U.S. board of directors for Upliftment Jamaica [http://www.upliftmentjamaica.org], an organization started by Gary Foster, Vice President of Rush Communication which seeks to empower impoverished communities throughout [[Jamaica]] and the [[Caribbean]].
-Simmons has since gained attention by calling for a ban of the words '[[nigga]]', '[[bitch]]' and '[[Prostitution|ho]]' from the "clean" radio edited versions of rap songs<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6586787.stm Rap Mogul Wants Racist Lyrics Ban]</ref>.<ref>"Simmons: Three epithets should be banned from rap music" "USA Today" April 24, 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2007-04-23-rap-lyrics_N.htm</ref>
-In an [[April 25]], 2007 appearance on [[The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch|Donny Deutsch's show]], Simmons said if he had to put someone in office right now, he would choose [[Ohio]] [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] [[Dennis Kucinich]] for the [[2008 U.S. presidential election]]<ref>[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18537941/ Don't compare [[Chloe Sevigny]] to [[Paris Hilton]] - Gossip Archive - MSNBC.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. Simmons has since revised his statement saying, "When I am ready to officially support one of the candidates, I will put out an official statement."<ref>[http://2008central.net/?p=597 Russell Simmons Calls Obama A “Mouse” And Lauds Edwards’ Yoga Skills<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>  He has also met with [[John Edwards]], taking him to a yoga class in the Hamptons. <ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/29/magazine/29wwlnQ4.t.html?ex=1335499200&en=89755868860f7c96&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss ''NY Times'' Interview]</ref><ref>http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2007/09/john-edwards-russell-simmons-barack-obama-mice.php ''Radar'' online</ref>.  On [[March 2]], [[2008]] he officially endorsed [[Barack Obama]] for [[President of the United States|President]] <ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2008-03-02-obama-simmons_N.htm Russell Simmons endorses Obama for president - USATODAY.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
-==Other projects==
-Simmons has been involved behind the camera, producing or executive producing several films and television shows. Among his credits are the hip-hop film ''[[Krush Groove]]'' (1985), ''[[The Nutty Professor (1996 film)|The Nutty Professor]]'' (1996), and ''[[Gridlock'd]]'' (1997). He is also one of the producers from the "Live 8" concert.
-==External links==
-* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWLK3r94CdA Russell Simmons Speaks at Ohio Early Vote Rally, October 4, 2008]
-* [http://www.ushmm.org/museum/exhibit/focus/antisemitism/voices/transcript/?content=20071025 Interview with Russell Simmons and Marc Schneier] from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
-*[http://www.lime.com/tv/living_well_with_oz_garcia/video/6883/living_well_russell_simmons Hip Hop pioneer Russell Simmons discusses the influence of yoga on his life]
-*[http://www.newyorkbusiness-risingstars.com/profile.php?pageNum_profile_detail=32&year=20&pid=1688 Bio and photo of Russell Simmons — Crain's New York Business 40 under 40 — 1992]
-* [http://www.lemonadestories.com/defjam.html Russell Simmons' Written Portrait Of His Family]
-* [http://www.hbo.com/defpoetry/index.html Current information on Def Poetry Jam]
-* [http://www.culturecatch.com/podcast/russell_simmons Russell's Podcast Interview on CultureCatch.com]
-* [http://www.salon.com/people/bc/1999/07/06/simmons/ Biography from Salon]
-* [http://www.bishopjordan.com Bishop E. Bernard Jordan]
-* [http://www.lemonadestories.com Russell and his brothers featured in the documentary film, ''Lemonade Stories.'']
-* [http://www.cbc.ca/thehour/video.php?id=1320 Russell Simmons Interview on CBC]
-* [http://www.soundslam.com/articles/interviews/interviews.php?interviews=in070426_Russel Russell Simmons Interview on Soundslam]
-* [http://www.onpointradio.org/shows/2007/05/20070504_b_main.asp Russell Simmons Interview on NPR Onpoint]
-* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncRHAJIWn2Y Interview with Riz Khan on Al Jazeera English, 20 June 2007]
-* [http://www.dropmagazine.com/is-there-a-future-for-spoken-word/ Is There A Future For Spoken Word? @ dropmagazine.com]
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