Russell Simmons (English Wikipedia)

Golus, Carrie (2012). Russell Simmons: From Def Jam to Super Rich. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Twenty-first Century Books. ISBN 978-0761381570.
Rachel Kranz, "Simmons, Russell", in African-American Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs, Facts On File, 2004, p. 252.
Carrie Golus (January 1, 2012). Russell Simmons: From Def Jam to Super Rich. Twenty-First Century Books. p. 21. ISBN 978-0-7613-8157-0.
Bynoe, Yvonne (2006). "Russell Simmons". Encyclopedia of Rap and Hip-hop Culture. Bloomsbury Academic. ISBN 978-0-313-33058-2.
Newman, David M.; O'Brien, Jodi (2008). Sociology; Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life Readings. p. 369.
Cookie Lommell, Russell Simmons Infobase Publishing 2007.

businessinsider.com (Global: 201^st place; English: 139^th place)

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Mozée, Carla. "Music mogul Russell Simmons is diving into NFTs with a 'Masterminds of Hip Hop' project curated with Snoop Dogg". Business Insider. Retrieved October 7, 2021.

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Robinson, Melia (August 15, 2013). "Spike Lee Slams Russell Simmons For Producing Mock Harriet Tubman Sex Tape". Business Insider. New York City: Axel Springer SE. Retrieved December 8, 2017.

cnn.com (Global: 36^th place; English: 26^th place)

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Padgett, Tania (April 26, 2011). "Russell Simmons: Getting rich is so simple". CNN. Archived from the original on April 29, 2011. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
Melas, Chloe (November 30, 2017). "Russell Simmons steps down after sexual assault allegation". CNNMoney. Archived from the original on November 30, 2017. Retrieved December 8, 2017.

dailybulletin.com (Global: low place; English: 7,551^st place)

Woods, Wes (May 18, 2014). "Russell Simmons keynote speaker for Claremont Lincoln University". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.

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"The Happy Vegan: Mogul Russell Simmons on How His Lifestyle Fuels His Success". Forks Over Knives. January 25, 2016. Retrieved August 22, 2020.

fortune.com (Global: 647^th place; English: 421^st place)

Toh, Michelle (August 29, 2016). "Russell Simmons' Prepaid Debit Card Is Adding New Security Features". Fortune Magazine. New York City: Meredith Corporation. Retrieved March 4, 2017.

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"History of Phat Fashions LLC". fundinguniverse.com.

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"Russell Simmons and the Harriet Tubman Sex Tape". The Young Turks. San Bruno, California. August 15, 2013. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 8, 2017 – via YouTube.

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"Russell Simmons Got A Joyful Hamptons' Social Life, Hosts Somaly Mam Foundation Benefit". Global Grind. August 15, 2011. Retrieved August 15, 2011.
Simmons, Russell (August 15, 2013). "I Get It And I Respect It…The Harriet Tubman Video Has Been Removed". Global Grind. Retrieved June 10, 2024.

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Valiente, Alexa (April 26, 2017). "Russell Simmons on how meditation changed his life, his relationship with Donald Trump". ABC News. Retrieved June 23, 2018.

hiphopdx.com (Global: 808^th place; English: 456^th place)

Eustice, Kyle (May 20, 2020). "Russell Simmons Reveals Veteran Hip Hop Producer Robert Ford Jr. Has Died". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 14, 2023.

hollywoodreporter.com (Global: 30^th place; English: 22^nd place)

Perez, Lexy (November 15, 2017). "Terry Crews Details Alleged Sexual Assault by WME's Adam Venit". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
Lumet, Jenny (November 30, 2017). "Writer Jenny Lumet: Russell Simmons Sexually Violated Me (Guest Column)". The Hollywood Reporter. Los Angeles, California: Valence Media. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
Real, Evan (June 10, 2020). "Russell Simmons Accuser Sil Lai Abrams Criticizes "Breakfast Club" for Giving Him a Platform".
Lumet, Jenny (November 30, 2017). "Writer Jenny Lumet: Russell Simmons Sexually Violated Me (Guest Column)". The Hollywood Reporter.
Keegan, Rebecca; Siegel, Tatiana (January 22, 2020). "Oprah's Russell Simmons Doc Withdrawal Rattles Accusers and Angers Activists". The Hollywood Reporter. Los Angeles, California: Eldridge Industries.

huffingtonpost.com (Global: 212^th place; English: 141^st place)

Simmons, Russell (February 24, 2010). "Why I meditate". HuffPost. New York: Huffington Post Media Group. Retrieved June 23, 2018.

imdb.com (Global: 22^nd place; English: 33^rd place)

"Krush Groove (1985) : Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved February 1, 2016.

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Lattanzio, Ryan (January 17, 2020). "Oprah Says Russell Simmons Tried to Pressure Her to Drop Sex-Abuse Doc Headed for Sundance". IndieWire. Retrieved June 5, 2020.

justia.com (Global: 673^rd place; English: 333^rd place)

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"Doe v. Simmons, 1:2024cv01043 - Document 84 (S.D.N.Y. 2025)". Justia. U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Retrieved September 21, 2026.

latimes.com (Global: 32^nd place; English: 21^st place)

Kelley, Soniya (November 19, 2017). "Terry Crews says Russell Simmons asked him to give target of sexual-assault allegations 'a pass'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
Miller, Daniel; Kaufman, Amy (December 14, 2017). "NYPD opens investigation into Russell Simmons as more sexual assault allegations surface". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
Miller, Daniel; Kaufman, Amy; Kim, Victoria (November 19, 2017). "Russell Simmons and Brett Ratner face new allegations of sexual misconduct". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
Saad, Nardine. "Russell Simmons defends Taraji P. Henson's Bali visit, lists contributions to Black groups". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 20, 2026.
Saad, Nardine. "Russell Simmons defends Taraji P. Henson's Bali visit, lists contributions to Black groups". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 20, 2026.

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Ross, Martha (November 30, 2017). "HBO cuts ties with Russell Simmons after third assault allegation". The Mercury News. San Jose, California: Bay Area News Group. Retrieved December 8, 2017.

metro.co.uk (Global: 534^th place; English: 334^th place)

Lewis, Rebecca (October 16, 2017). "Strike actor says Harvey Weinstein 'offered sex in return for furthering career'". Metro. London, England: DMG Media. Retrieved June 23, 2018.

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"200 most influential philanthropists in the world". Naij. March 31, 2017. Retrieved March 31, 2017.

newsweek.com (Global: 371^st place; English: 235^th place)

Marcin, Tim (November 30, 2017). "Who Is Jenny Lumet? Russell Simmons Resigns After Screenwriter Alleges Sexual Misconduct".

npr.org (Global: 114^th place; English: 75^th place)

Tsioulcas, Anastasia (January 25, 2018). "Russell Simmons Publicly Accused Of Rape by a 6th Woman". Washington DC: NPR. Retrieved June 23, 2018.

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George, Robert (May 8, 2001). "The New Hip-Hop Feud: Battle Lines Are Being Drawn in the Effort to Clean up Rap". The New York Post. Retrieved August 22, 2022.

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"Will "Hiphop Minister" Conrad Muhammad Go from N.O.I. to G.O.P.?". nypress.com. February 16, 2015.

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Caramanica, Jon (June 5, 2020). "Robert Ford Jr., an Early Force in Hip-Hop, Is Dead at 70". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
Feuer, Alan (June 16, 2003). "Keeping the Faith, Differently; A Harlem Firebrand Quietly Returns to Christianity". The New York Times.
Marikar, Sheila (November 16, 2016). "Russell Simmons, the Yoga King of Los Angeles". The New York Times. New York City. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
Ramirez, Anthony (April 13, 2008). "Backstage With Six Rabbis, Six Imams and No "Kumbaya"". The New York Times. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
Freedman, Samuel G. (December 16, 2011). "Waging a One-Man War on American Muslims". The New York Times.
Coscarelli, Joe; Ryzik, Melena (December 17, 2017). "Music Mogul Russell Simmons Is Accused of Rape by 3 Women". New York Times. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
Coscarelli, Joe; Ryzik, Melena (December 13, 2017). "Music Mogul Russell Simmons Is Accused of Rape by 3 Women". The New York Times.
Victor, Daniel (November 30, 2017). "Russell Simmons Steps Down From Businesses After Sexual Misconduct Report". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
Sisario, Ben; Sperling, Nicole (January 17, 2020). "Pressured by Simmons Over Exposé, Oprah Winfrey Faced a Big Decision". The New York Times.

people.com (Global: 69^th place; English: 49^th place)

Silverman, Stephen M. (March 31, 2006). "Russell, Kimora Lee Simmons Split". People. New York: Meredith Corporation. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
"Kimora Lee Files for Divorce from Russell Simmons". People. New York: Meredith Corporation. March 26, 2008. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
"Russell Simmons Sued for Alleged Rape in the '90s by Former Def Jam Music Video Producer". Peoplemag. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
Pasquini, Maria (April 8, 2018). "Luann de Lesseps Accuses Russell Simmons of Groping Her in an Elevator: 'He Was Just a Pig'". People. New York City: Meredith Corporation. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
Chiu, Melody (March 26, 2018). "13 Women Total Accuse Music Producer Russell Simmons of Sexual Misconduct – Everything They've Said". People. New York City: Meredith Corporation. Retrieved June 23, 2018.

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Ehren, Christine (November 18, 2002). "PHOTO CALL: Russell Simmons Brings Def Poetry to Broadway". Playbill.

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"Tony Austin Named as President of Russell Simmons Music Group" (Press release). Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023 – via PRWeb.

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Rose, Naeisha (December 8, 2017). "Hollis icon Russell Simmons resigns from business after sexual misconduct accusations". QNS.com. Retrieved February 20, 2019.

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Porter, Nia (January 11, 2016). "Where Did These Hip-Hop Clothing Labels Go?". Racked.com.

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"Philanthropists & Social Entrepreneurs Top 200: From Elon Musk to Melinda Gates, These Are the Most Influential Do-Gooders in the World". Richtopia. Archived from the original on March 30, 2017. Retrieved March 30, 2017.

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Cubarrubia, RJ (August 15, 2013). "Russell Simmons Apologizes for Harriet Tubman 'Sex Tape'". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media LLC. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
Leight, Elias (February 9, 2018). "Russell Simmons Sexual Assault Allegations: A Timeline". Rolling Stone. New York City: Wenner Media LLC. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
Dillon, Nancy. "Russell Simmons' Rape Accuser Blasts Claim He's 'Retired' in Indonesia". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 20, 2026.

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"Introduction: About Us". rushcard.com. RushCard Prepaid Visa Card. Retrieved March 4, 2017.

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"About Us". Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation.

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Aquino, Joann Natalia (February 20, 2011). "Russell Simmons, "godfather of hip hop," comes to Seattle: Part of 20-city author tour". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved February 3, 2012.

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"2011 East Coast Gala". Somaly Mam Foundation. Retrieved September 19, 2011.

theguardian.com (Global: 16^th place; English: 11^th place)

Neate, Patrick (July 12, 2011). "Def Jam Records launched by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin". The Guardian. London, England. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
Foster, Kimberly (August 16, 2013). "Russell Simmons, you defamed not just Harriet Tubman but all black women". The Guardian.
Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (November 20, 2017). "Russell Simmons accused of sexual assault alongside Brett Ratner". The Guardian. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
Mumford, Gwilym (October 11, 2017). "Actor Terry Crews: I was sexually assaulted by Hollywood executive". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved November 29, 2017.

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"Hip hop mogul Russell Simmons to appear with Kucinich". Toledo Blade. March 2, 2012.

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Simmons, Russell [@UncleRUSH] (November 1, 2013). "proud to support @deBlasioNYC to be NYC's next mayor as I know he supports animal rights and will stop abuse of the horses in Central Park" (Tweet) – via Twitter.

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"Secretary-General pledges to fill gap in knowledge about causes, effects of transatlantic slave trade". United Nations.

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"Russell Simmons scores a win, accuser Jennifer Jarosik drops lawsuit". USA Today. McLean, Virginia: Gannett. Associated Press. April 25, 2018. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
Morrow, Brendan (February 15, 2024). "Russell Simmons lawsuit, explained: Rape accuser, former exec Drew Dixon claims defamation". USA Today. Retrieved February 17, 2024.

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Fetterman, Mindy (May 23, 2007). "Today's Entrepreneur: Russell Simmons can't slow down". USA Today. Mclean, Virginia. Retrieved June 23, 2018.

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"Thanksgiving getting a remake courtesy of Russell Simmons". USA Today. November 13, 2009.

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Gleiberman, Owen (January 26, 2020). "'On the Record': Film Review". Variety. Retrieved February 2, 2020.

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Axworthy, Nicole. "How This Black-Owned Vegan Burger Brand Nearly Quadrupled Its Reach in One Year". VegNews.com. Retrieved May 31, 2022.

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Wright, Tolly (December 14, 2017). "5 Additional Women Accuse Russell Simmons of Sexual Misconduct and Assault". Vulture.com. New York City: New York Media. Retrieved October 4, 2019.

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"Russell Simmons: Athletes leading our cultural awakening". Washington Blade. Washington DC: Window Media LLC. August 29, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2018.

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"Russell Simmons, gay marriage and Maryland". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013.

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Padgett, Tania (April 26, 2011). "Russell Simmons: Getting rich is so simple". CNN. Archived from the original on April 29, 2011. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
"Tony Austin Named as President of Russell Simmons Music Group" (Press release). Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023 – via PRWeb.
Calvin Stovall, "Russell Simmons Honored by PETA", BET, December 19, 2011.
"Russell Simmons, gay marriage and Maryland". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013.
"Philanthropists & Social Entrepreneurs Top 200: From Elon Musk to Melinda Gates, These Are the Most Influential Do-Gooders in the World". Richtopia. Archived from the original on March 30, 2017. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
Melas, Chloe (November 30, 2017). "Russell Simmons steps down after sexual assault allegation". CNNMoney. Archived from the original on November 30, 2017. Retrieved December 8, 2017.

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Caramanica, Jon (June 5, 2020). "Robert Ford Jr., an Early Force in Hip-Hop, Is Dead at 70". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
Mumford, Gwilym (October 11, 2017). "Actor Terry Crews: I was sexually assaulted by Hollywood executive". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
Victor, Daniel (November 30, 2017). "Russell Simmons Steps Down From Businesses After Sexual Misconduct Report". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved December 8, 2017.

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"Russell Simmons on his vegan diet, Obama and yoga" at Youtube.
"Russell Simmons and the Harriet Tubman Sex Tape". The Young Turks. San Bruno, California. August 15, 2013. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 8, 2017 – via YouTube.

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