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Russell Simmons

Founder & CEO, Rush Communications

The hip hop mogul doesn't like bosses, and therefore looks to hire people who like to get their hands dirty. Read More

Hip hop mogul Russell Simmons on why he won’t run scared from the economy, and why the best hires love getting everyone’s coffee. Read More

Why Russell Simmons’ family members joke about his artistic talents. Read More

Between Jay-Z, LL Cool J and Ice-T, no signs point downwards. Read More

Russell Simmons is still the only African-American in the jewelry business. He talks about whether President Obama’s appointment has prompted a post-racial consciousness. Read More

For the hip-hop mogul, it’s a pre-bedtime ritual. Read More

About Russell Simmons

Russell Simmons

Russell Simmons is an American entrepreneur. Along with Rick Rubin, he co-founded the pioneering hip-hop label Def Jam. Simmons is also the creator of the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and American Classics.

 

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