(Via TMZ.com) – Hip hop mogul Russell Simmons has spoken about the affects of Hurricane Sandy on New York City’s homeless. The Def Jam founder targeted Mayor Bloomberg and the city’s lack of proper shelter for its lowest citizens. The multi-millionaire acknowledged that his own properties sustained damage. “My pad in the Hamptons might be […]
UPDATE as of 7:25 P.M: According to TMZ, Usher’s stepson, Kyle Glover has been declared brain dead following Saturday’s jet ski accident. Kyle has not experienced any brain activity since being admitted to the hospital. Follow Russ Parr on Twitter @RussParrShow Sources also say Usher arrived to be with Kyle and his ex-wife, Tameka Raymond. ******************************************************************************** Heartbreaking news […]
Russell Simmons comes out swinging defending Rihanna’s right to date whomever she wants. He basically said “Drake and Breezy are jealous because Rihanna is getting it in with rock stars and they’re getting it in with groupies.” Keep reading there’s more… Follow Russ Parr on Twitter @RussParrShow Her actions do not deserve to end up in […]
Music mogul Russell Simmons has taken up a new cause. He is protesting cow milk as New York’s state beverage. Stop laughing! Simmons is dead serious. The Def Jam founder recently wrote a letter to New York’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, explaining how milk made from rice, soy, and almonds is better for the body than […]
Heavy D was beloved by many and several of his famous friends paid their respect at his viewing and wake service yesterday. Celebrities were expected to wait until today to attend the private funeral, but some of them decided to send Heav on his peaceful journey along with his fans. Take a look at the […]
Jay-Z has designed a t-shirt in support of the Occupy Wall Street protests, but a statement from his Rocawear company has some questioning his intent. Want To Occupy Manhattan? The shirt reads “Occupy All Streets” crossing out the “W” and adding an “S”, a clever play on words and pretty consistent with the style of […]
Russell Simmons stopped by VH1’s “Big Morning Buzz Live” earlier today to discuss Heavy D’s influence on hip-hop. Simmons said when he and Uptown Records founder Andre Harrell first listened to “Mr. Big Stuff” they were blown away by Heavy’s vocals and melody. Simmons goes on to say “Heavy was the first R&B rapper to […]
When Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin joined forces 25 years ago to create Def Jam Records, there wasn’t a hip-hop label like theirs, and there will probably never be another as innovative or impactful. The storied history of Def Jam has been thoroughly recounted in the newly released book Def Jam Recordings: The First 25 […]
Kanye West and Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons made surprise appearances at the Occupy Wall Street protests Monday afternoon. Russell was his usual loquacious self while Kanye practiced his “Magnum” stare into the camera. (spotted at RapRadar) RELATED POSTS: R&B MCs: Singers Who Rap And Rappers Who Sing [PHOTOS] Entertainment’s Most Famous “Bromances” I’m Survivin’: Celebs […]
The new single for Mindless Behavior is out of control! Finally the video is complete and we got it for all to see, over and over again. “Mrs. Right” is the groups second single from their debut studio album Number 1 Girl. The video for Mrs. Right features cameo’s from LL Cool J, Mike Epps […]
