Russell Simmons

By rayriv1

  • Russell Simmons Birth

    Russell Simmons was born on October 4, 1957.
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    Russell Simmons

  • RUN DMC

    Russell Simmons helped form the rap group RUN DMC in 1983

  • Def Jam Records was created with Rick Rubin in 1984.

    Def Jam Records was created with Rick Rubin in 1984.

  • Krush Groove

    In 1985, Russell Simmons co-produced and appeared in the film, Krush Groove.

  • Rush Communications

    Russell Simmons formed Rush Communications in 1990.

  • Def Comedy Jam

    Russell Simmons created the Def Comedy Jam, a TV show series that was created in 1992

  • Flatlinerz Controversy

    His nephew Jamal "Redrum" Simmons and his group Flatlinerz released the highly controversial album U.S.A. in 1994 on Def Jam but was dropped from the label soon after.

  • Marriage

    Russell Simmons marries Kimora Lee Simmons on December 20, 1998.

  • Baby Phat

    Kimora Lee Simmons and Russell Simmons create a fashion line designated for women and girls.

  • Universal Music Group

    UMG buys Def Jam for 100 million dollars merging the two companies

  • Runs Atlethics

    Russell Simmons open a new business with hia brother Joseph Simmons. Runs Atlethics sell shoes and clothing.

  • Divorce

    Russell Simmons and Kimora Lee Simmons get divorced.

  • Goodwill Ambassador

    In May 2009, Simmons was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Slavery Memorial at the United Nations to Honor the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

  • Super Rich: A Guide to Having it All

    Russell Simmons writes a book on tips to become rich.

  • Net Worth

    Russell Simmons is the third richest figure in hip-hop, having a net-worth estimate of $340 million as of April 2011.