Years Active: 1985-2003
Genre: Hip-Hop
Biography: Russell Simmons is the most important businessman in the history of rap music. As co-founder of the Def Jam label, Simmons' ...
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Mar 24 2008 13:00PM
by Tracey Ford
Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News, Campaign 2008
The Boombox Music Blog: Hip hop heavyweight Russell Simmons launched the "Hip-Hop Team Vote: Turn up the Vote" campaign last week at a rally at the University of Pennsylvania. "We know that young people answer the call," Simmons said in a statement. "We know that at this ... Read moreMar 03 2008 7:00AM
by Tracey Ford
Filed under: Hip-Hop, The BoomBox, Hip-Hop News, Campaign 2008
The Boombox Music Blog: Hip-hop heavyweight Russell Simmons announced Sunday that he's throwing his weight behind presidential candidate Barack Obama. "Obama's leadership, passion and demand for a change resonates effectively with the aspirations of millions of people who ... Read more
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