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RUSSELL SIMMONS MUSIC LEGEND, ENTREPRENEUR AND PHILANTHROPIST
In 2007, USA Today named Russell Simmons one of, the Top 25 most influential people of the past 20 years. A cultural pioneer, his groundbreaking vision has influenced music, fashion, television and film. Russell was the driving force who introduced the groundbreaking medium of hip hop culture to the world—discovering, producing and managing superstars such as Jay Z, Tupac Shakur, Run DMC, and The Beastie Boys with his partner, the legendary record producer, Rick Rubin. In 1984 they created the seminal Def Jam records, arguably the most important record label in modern history.
In addition to music, Russell is an accomplished fashion entrepreneur responsible for the phenomenally successful Phat Farm, Argyle Culture, and Altman clothing lines. In the medium of television, he launched Def Comedy Jam and Def Poetry Jam and is also host to many other successful art-based commercial ventures.
A committed philanthropist, Russell heads Rush Philanthropic, which helps disadvantaged youths by introducing them to the arts.
Russell Simmons—modern creative legend.
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