Russell Simmons

Born: 1957-10-04

Birthplace: Queens, New York, USA

Biography

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Russell Wendell Simmons (born October 4, 1957) is an American entrepreneur, the co-founder, with Rick Rubin, of the pioneering hip-hop label Def Jam, and creator of the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and American Classics.

Russell Simmons is the third richest figure in hip-hop, having a net-worth estimate of $340 million.

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Known For

The Nutty Professor
Beastie Boys Story
Waist Deep
Brown Sugar
Gridlock'd
The Addiction
Unity
Butter
Krush Groove
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop

Top Movie Credits

Beastie Boys Story Self (archive footage)
Waist Deep Executive Producer
Gridlock'd Executive Producer
The Addiction Executive Producer
Unity Narrator (voice)
Butter Celebrity Guest #2
Krush Groove Co-Producer