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Russell Simmons was born.
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Russell Simmons grew up in Queens, New York.
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Russell Simmons co-founded Def Jam Recordings with Rick Rubin
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Def Jam Recordings released LL Cool J's single "I Need a Beat"
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Krush Groove was a movie based on the life of Russell Simmons until that point.
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Def Jam Comedy was a show on HBO that featured comedians like Bernie Mac. It was one of the highest rated shows on the station.
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Def Jam Recordings signed rapper Jay-Z
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In 2000 Russell Simmons created a energy soda called Defcon 3
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Russell Simmons launched the T.V series Def Poetry which was made into a Broadway show and won a Tony award.
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Russell Simmons's biography
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Russell ventured off into many other things such as pre paid visa cards.
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Def Jam Recordings signes Rihanna.
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Russell Simmons signed Kanye West to his label
