Russell Simmons

Russell Wendell Simmons (born October 4, 1957) is an American entrepreneur and record executive. He co-founded the hip-hop label Def Jam Recordings, and created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and Tantris. Simmons' net worth was estimated at $340 million in 2011. After producing or managing artists such as Kurtis Blow, Run DMC, Whodini, and Jimmy Spicer, Simmons joined forces with producer Rick Rubin to found Def Jam Recordings. Under Simmons‘ leadership as chairman, Def Jam signed acts including the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, LL Cool J, Jay Z, DMX, and Kanye West. His notable books about healthy lifestyle and entrepreneurship are Success Through Stillness, Do you! 12 Laws to Access The Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success, The Happy Vegan, Super Rich: A Guide to Having it All and soon to be released Eat to Live: A Post Pandemic Lifestyle. Simmons was also ...