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Displaying all articles tagged:
Russell Simmons
power
Feb. 13, 2024
Russell Simmons Sued for Alleged Rape
A former Def Jam employee claims that the music mogul raped her in the ’90s.
By
Olivia Craighead
power
Dec. 8, 2023
Russell Simmons’s Exoneration in His Eyes Only
In his first interview since 2020, the music mogul, who stands accused of sexual assault and harassment, absolves himself — to himself.
By
Shamira Ibrahim
abuse allegations
June 19, 2023
Kimora Lee Simmons Says Her Family Won’t be ‘Bullied’ by Russell Simmons
“Leave my kids alone.”
By
Alejandra Gularte
verzuz
Apr. 21, 2021
Method Man and Redman Ruined Our High by Calling Russell Simmons During Verzuz
The disgraced Def Jam founder has been accused of sexual assault and misconduct by 20 women.
By
Justin Curto
lawsuits
Nov. 17, 2020
Russell Simmons Evades Rape Lawsuit Due to Statute of Limitations
A Los Angeles judge has ruled in favor of the music producer, who was accused of rape and infliction of emotional distress.
By
Zoe Haylock
culture
July 16, 2020
‘You Can’t Escape Him, He’s Ubiquitous’
Two years ago, Sil Lai Abrams named Russell Simmons as her rapist. She’s still fighting to be heard.
By
Shamira Ibrahim
sexual assault
May 29, 2020
The 8 Accusations Against Russell Simmons Detailed in
On the Record
The doc follows his alleged history of rape and harassment.
By
Dan Reilly
movie review
May 29, 2020
On the Record
Is Imperfect, Provocative, and Utterly Necessary
The documentary detailing accusations of sexual assault against Russell Simmons proves to be a compelling and uneven work of the Me Too era.
By
Angelica Jade Bastién
chat room
May 28, 2020
On the Record
Directors Discuss Allegations, Oprah and What Me Too Didn’t Change
Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering talk Russell Simmons and their unexpected split with their powerful producer: “We had no idea how this would turn out.”
By
Alison Willmore
movie review
Apr. 21, 2020
You Could Watch
Beastie Boys Story
, But Really, Why Not Just Read Their Book?
Spike Jonze’s Apple TV+ documentary, featuring Mike D and Ad-Rock, is a surprisingly staid act of fan service.
By
Alison Willmore
hbo max
Feb. 3, 2020
Russell Simmons Accuser Documentary
On the Record
Headed to HBO Max
In January, Oprah stepped away from the Amy Ziering and Kirby Dick film ahead of its Sundance premiere.
By
Halle Kiefer
sundance 2020
Feb. 3, 2020
What Happens When Me Too Hits Hollywood’s Biggest Screen?
Two years after the Harvey Weinstein story broke, a conflicted portrait of the movement it birthed hit the Sundance Film Festival.
By
Alison Willmore
times up
Jan. 17, 2020
Russell Simmons Repeatedly Pressured Oprah to Pull Out of Accuser Documentary
“The most powerful black woman in the world is being intimidated.”
By
Rebecca Alter
time’s up
Jan. 10, 2020
Oprah Steps Away From Russell Simmons Accuser Doc, Pulls It From Apple TV+
“First and foremost, I want it to be known that I unequivocally believe and support the women.”
By
Halle Kiefer
power
Oct. 21, 2019
NBC Allegedly Buried Yet Another Sexual-Assault Story
Activist Sil Lai Abrams claims the network killed a story about her allegations against A.J. Calloway and Russell Simmons in 2018.
By
Amanda Arnold
sexual assault
Aug. 10, 2018
Russell Simmons Says Anonymous Rape Accuser Made Allegations ‘for Publicity’
He’s filing a $35,000 lawsuit against her.
By
Sarah Nechamkin
rape
July 10, 2018
Yet Another Woman Accuses Russell Simmons of Rape
The granddaughter of publisher W.W. Norton alleges Simmons raped her in 1990.
By
Dee Lockett
kanye-isms
June 1, 2018
The Most Kanye Lines on
YE
: #MeToo, Stormy Daniels, Russell Simmons, and More
Did you think Kanye would go a whole album without roasting Tristan Thompson?
By
Dee Lockett
#metoo
May 2, 2018
Russell Simmons ‘Looks Beyond His Personal Scenario’ to Support #MeToo
Simmons has been accused by multiple women of sexual assault. He maintains his innocence and writes, “In the end I’ll be fine.”
By
Tolly Wright
russell simmons
Apr. 25, 2018
One of the Rape Lawsuits Against Russell Simmons Has Been Dropped
He is still facing a different, $10 million suit from another accuser.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
russell simmons
Apr. 8, 2018
Luann de Lesseps Accuses Russell Simmons of Groping Her
Simmons is already under investigation by the NYPD for other allegations of sexual misconduct.
By
Anne Victoria Clark
lawsuits
Apr. 4, 2018
Russell Simmons Denies Rape Allegation, Demands Jury Trial
Jennifer Jarosik accused Simmons of sexually assaulting her in his home. She is suing him for $5 million.
By
Tolly Wright
Mar. 23, 2018
Russell Simmons Being Sued for $10 Million by New Rape Accuser
Simmons is already fielding allegations of rape and harassment from many other women.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
sexual assault
Jan. 24, 2018
Russell Simmons Being Sued for $5 Million for Alleged Sexual Assault
Filmmaker Jennifer Jarosik filed the lawsuit in California district court.
By
Katie Van Syckle
rape
Jan. 10, 2018
Russell Simmons Investigated by NYPD for Two New Rape Allegations
The NYPD is actively continuing to review the multiple rape and sexual-assault claims against Simmons.
By
Dee Lockett
sexual misconduct
Jan. 9, 2018
Russell Simmons Has Paused the #NotMe Campaign
He has decided “this is a time for women to speak.”
By
Madeleine Aggeler
sexual assault
Dec. 22, 2017
Why I Finally Came Forward About Russell Simmons
#NotMe is too dangerous to ignore.
By
Kelly Cutrone
another sexual harassment story
Dec. 14, 2017
Fashion Publicist Kelly Cutrone Says Russell Simmons ‘Tried to Rape’ Her
She told the
Post
: “The #NotMe thing? I’m going to do a #YeahYou. F–k you.”
By
Katie Van Syckle
sexual assault
Dec. 14, 2017
Russell Simmons Being Investigated by the NYPD for Sexual-Assault Allegations
Detectives are starting to reach out to the hip-hop mogul’s accusers.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
russell simmons
Dec. 14, 2017
Russell Simmons Responds to Rape Accusations With ‘#NotMe’
“My intention is not to diminish the #MeToo movement in anyway, but instead hold my accusers accountable.”
By
Hunter Harris
russell simmons
Dec. 14, 2017
5 Additional Women Accuse Russell Simmons of Sexual Assault and Misconduct
Nine new women in the Los Angeles
Times
and the New York
Times
accused the music mogul of misconduct on Wednesday.
By
Tolly Wright
sexual assault
Dec. 13, 2017
4 New Women Accuse Russell Simmons of Rape, Sexual Assault
Simmons has faced a stream of misconduct accusations over the past month.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
russell simmons
Dec. 13, 2017
4 New Women Come Forward Accusing Russell Simmons of Rape and Sexual Assault
Simmons has faced a stream of misconduct allegations over the past month.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
sexual assault
Nov. 30, 2017
HBO Cuts Ties With Russell Simmons Amid Sexual-Assault Allegations
His
All Def Comedy
series will premiere as planned, without him attached.
By
Dee Lockett
sexual assault
Nov. 30, 2017
Russell Simmons Steps Down From Def Jam After Sexual-Assault Claims
Writer Jenny Lumet accused Simmons of assaulting her in a letter to
The Hollywood Reporter
.
By
Jackson McHenry
sexual assault
Nov. 22, 2017
Russell Simmons Responds to Sexual-Assault Allegation: ‘I Know Who I Am’
“I support your healing and will continue to be an honest and imperfect advocate for the voiceless (including animals) and humanity as a whole.”
By
Hunter Harris
sexual assault
Nov. 22, 2017
Ex-Model Says Russell Simmons Privately Apologized for Alleged Sexual Assault
She recalls asking for Brett Ratner for help as Simmons made sexual advances, but Ratner seemed unmoved.
By
Hunter Harris
sexual assault
Nov. 19, 2017
Russell Simmons Allegedly Assaulted a Young Model While Brett Ratner Watched
The duo allegedly have a long history of coercing women into sex.
By
Devon Ivie
the industry
Nov. 19, 2017
Russell Simmons Told Terry Crews to Give His Sexual Assaulter ‘a Pass’
Crews is putting him on blast.
By
Devon Ivie
Nov. 3, 2017
‘All Def Comedy’ Premieres on HBO Next Month
In July, HBO gave a series order to a standup series from Russell Simmons called All Def Comedy, and today the network revealed the premiere […]
By
Megh Wright
netflix
Aug. 24, 2017
Netflix’s Latest Revival Is a
Def Comedy Jam
25th Anniversary Special
Featuring Dave Chappelle, Tiffany Haddish, Tracy Morgan, and more.
By
Jackson McHenry
Aug. 24, 2017
Netflix Adds a ‘Def Comedy Jam’ 25th Anniversary Special
Russell Simmons’s Def Comedy Jam is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a new special on Netflix. The streaming network announced today […]
By
Megh Wright
July 14, 2017
Russell Simmons Wants Chance the Rapper to Host His
Def Poetry Jam
Reboot
“The hood needs an Emmy.”
By
Halle Kiefer
protests
Feb. 20, 2017
Russell Simmons Protested Trump’s Travel Ban at We Are Muslim Too Rally
“We are here unified because of Donald Trump. We want to thank him for bringing us together.”
By
Tolly Wright
post-election mourning
Nov. 11, 2016
Russell Simmons Has Some Tough Talk for His Friend Donald Trump in a New Letter
“You cannot wage war against women’s rights. That is disastrous.”
By
Jordan Crucchiola
Oct. 14, 2016
Check Out the Trailer for Russell Simmons’s HBO Standup Showcase ‘All Def […]
Back in August, HBO ordered a standup special from Russell Simmons called All Def Comedy, and today the network released the trailer. Filmed at […]
By
Megh Wright
all def movie awards
Feb. 25, 2016
Compton
, Amber Rose Win at All Def Awards
Robin Thicke also accepted an award “on behalf of all white people.”
By
Dee Lockett
awards shows
Feb. 12, 2016
Russell Simmons Launches All Def Movie Awards
Categories include Bad Muh F*cka and Best Helpful White Person.
By
Jackson McHenry
July 30, 2015
Russell Simmons and Broken Lizard Are Developing a Comedy for HBO
Def Jam Records cofounder Russell Simmons and Broken Lizard are teaming up for a new comedy at HBO. According to Deadline, Simmons has signed a […]
By
Megh Wright
wellness theories
July 30, 2015
Russell Simmons Explains Why Meditation Is Better Than Drinking
“We can numb the mind through drugs or we can quiet the mind through stillness and focus.”
By
Russell Simmons
As told to
Ashley Weatherford
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