What is the Net Worth of Russell Simmons
Russell Simmons has a net worth of
$340 Million
Biography of Russell Simmons
Russell Wendell Simmons, born on 4 October 1957, in Queens, New York City USA, is a successful enterpreneur, fashion designer, businessman, television producer, and actor. Simmons is well-known for his influential contributions to the hip hop scene, particularly for founding the renowned record label “Def Jam Recordings”. He also owns several clothing lines including Phat Farm, Baby Phat, American Classics, and Argyleculture.
Russell Simmons’ net worth is estimated to be an impressive $340 million, earned from his diverse career which began in his mid-20s.
Russell Simmons Net Worth: $340 Million
Growing up with two brothers, one being a renowned expressionist painter and the other a member of the famous hip-hop group “Run D. M. C.”, Russell Simmons attended August Martin High School before transferring to City College of New York. His acting debut and co-production in the film “Krush Groove” marked the beginning of his multifaceted career. In 1983, he co-founded “Def Jam Recordings” with Rick Rubin which became one of the most prominent hip-hop labels, signing top artists such as Kanye West, Ludacris, and Nas.
His success with “Def Jam Recordings” facilitated the launch of his other business ventures. In 1992, he established the clothing line “Phat Farm” which later led to the creation of “Baby Phat”, a popular urban clothing brand for women and girls. Additionally, he owns American Classics and Argyleculture.
Simmons expanded his endeavors in 2000 by starting the Internet website “360 Hip Hop”, later purchased by Black Entertainment Television (BET). In 2010, he premiered his own television show called “Running Russell Simmons”.
Furthermore, Russell Simmons is an accomplished author. His books, such as “Do You – 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success” (2007) and “Super Rich: A Guide to Having It All” (2011), have significantly contributed to his increasing net worth.
On a personal front, Russell Simmons was married to Kimora from 1998 to 2009, and they have two daughters. He also dated German model Hana Nitsche from 2012 to 2013. Simmons is a vegetarian and actively supports a mantra meditation called “Transcendental Meditation” while practicing Yoga.
| Full Name | Russell Simmons |
| Net Worth | $340 Million |
| Date Of Birth | October 4, 1957 |
| Place Of Birth | Queens, New York City, New York, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.765 m) |
| Profession | Fashion designer, Film Producer, Entrepreneur, Businessperson, Television producer, Actor, Screenwriter |
| Education | City College of New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Kimora Lee Simmons (m. 1998–2009) |
| Children | Aoki Lee Simmons, Ming Lee Simmons |
| Parents | Daniel Simmons, Evelyn Simmons |
| Siblings | Joseph Simmons, Daniel Simmons, Jr. |
| Partner | Hana Nitsche (2012-13) |
| Nicknames | Russell Wendell Simmons , Rush |
| http://www.facebook.com/RussellSimmons | |
| http://www.twitter.com/unclerush | |
| http://www.instagram.com/unclerush | |
| IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005432 |
| Awards | BET Hip Hop Awards I Am Hip-Hop Icon Award, GLAAD Media Award for Excellence in Media, Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event, PGA Visionary Vanguard Award, NAACP Image Award – Vanguard Award |
| Nominations | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work, Nonfiction, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional |
| Movies | Life After Death Row, Paper Chasers, Def Jam’s How to Be a Player, The Nutty Professor, The Show, The Addiction, Tougher Than Leather, Krush Groove |
| TV Shows | Def Comedy Jam, Run’s House, Running Russell Simmons, Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane, Hip Hop Honors, Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices, Brave New Voices 2010, American Mogul: Russell Simmons, Behind the Label, The Hamptons (2002) |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | For twenty years, I have been meditating, practicing yoga, and writing books on happiness. I am known in the hip-hop community as a promoter of well-being. I strive to introduce meditation in schools. |
| 2 | I run a fashion company, Argyle Culture. I run three digital companies: All Def Digital, Narrative and Global Grind.com. I run four charities. I’m able to do a lot because I meditate. Meditation helped me to be more expansive in my abilities, but it also allowed me freedom to not carry the anxiety and weight that people associate with worldly pursuits. |
| 3 | The drug laws took innocent diseased people, locked them up, educated them in criminal behavior and dumped them back in the hood without a chance for employment or any opportunity to be good parts of society. That’s why I occupied [Wall Street]. That’s why I slept in the park. Only once. I live across the street. |
| 4 | [on the death of James Gandolfini] Not Tony Soprano! Damn. Such a good guy and a great actor. James, rest in peace… |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Father of Jamal Simmons. |
| 2 | Brother-in-law of Justine Simmons. |
| 3 | Uncle of Angela Simmons, Vanessa Simmons, Joseph Simmons Jr., Daniel Simmons, Russell Simmons Jr. and Miley Simmons. |
| 4 | Tyra Banks is the godmother of his daughter Ming Lee |
| 5 | Second daughter, Aoki Lee, was born on August 16, 2002. Her mother is Kimora Lee Simmons. |
| 6 | Son of Daniel Simmons |
| 7 | Brother of Daniel J. Simmons and Joseph Simmons. |
| 8 | Is a vegan |
| 9 | Passed up on signing Madonna to his Def Jam Recordings in the early 1980s. |
| 10 | In 1992, he founded Phat Farm, a popular brand of urban clothing (wife Kimora Lee Simmons later launched her own extension of the line, called Baby Phat). |
| 11 | Father, with Kimora Lee Simmons, of Ming Lee (daughter, born Jan. 21, 2000). |
| 12 | He and Kimora Lee Simmons were married in St. Bart’s by his brother, Rev. Joseph Simmons (aka “Run” of Run-D.M.C.). |
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