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- Record producer
- Born: October 4, 1957
- Birthplace: Queens, New York
- Attended the City College of New York
- Created Phat Farm clothing line
- Estimated Net Worth: $325 Million
- Mariied model Kimora Lee on December 20, 1998
- Separated in March of 2006
- Divorced in January of 2009
- Vegetarian
- Practices yoga
- 2007: Named one of the “Top 25 Most Influential People of the Past 20 Years” by USA Today
- Wrote the book Do You!: 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success
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Russell Simmons is an American entrepreneur who has managed well known hip-hop artists such as the Beastie Boys, Jay-Z and Tupac Shakur. In 1984, Simmons co-founded Def Jam Records with record producer Rick Rubin.
Simmons married model Kimora Lee on December 20, 1998. Russell and Lee have two daughters together, Ming Lee and Aoki Lee. The couple officially separated in March of 2006 and their divorce became final in January of 2009.E! Online: Kimora, Russell's Divorce a Done Deal (January 30, 2009)
Simmons is said to be romantically linked to model Porschla Coleman.
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Phat Farm
Simmons is the creator of the Phat Farm clothing line. In 2004, Russell sold the clothing line to the Kellwood Company for $140 million. Kimora Lee was promoted by Kellwood to be the President and Creative Director of Phat Fashions. Simmons' and Lee's daughters are models for the Baby Phat kids collection. -
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Russell Simmons Questions
Are Jack Russels really smart dogs? 2 AnswersDifferent breeds of dogs can be extremely intelligent in different ways. Terriers are known for their intelligence and tenacity (read: they're smart and can be ... read more
Where does the name Jack Russell come from? 1 AnswerQuote: "The Jack Russell Terrier was developed in 19th century England by a clergyman named Jack Russell." read more
Any one here have a Jack Russel Terrier? 2 AnswersVery good friends of ours own a JRT. He is 6'5" tall and it is funny to see him go for a jog with the dog, but they totally mesh. read more
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