Russell Simmons
Entrepreneur

Russell Simmons Net Worth

Russell Simmons is an American entrepreneur and music mogul who was born on October 4, 1957 in Queens, NY. He is best known for co-founding the hip-hop music label Def Jam and creating successful clothing lines such as Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and American Classics. He has been credited with helping to popularize hip-hop music and culture in the United States.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 4, 1957
Birth Place Queens, NY
Age 66 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $340 million (2024)

About

Co-founded the hip-hop music label Def Jam and also created successful the clothing lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and American Classics.

Before Fame

He attended City College of New York, but left to pursue his passion of helping to promote local Musicians.

Trivia

He became one of the richest figures in the hip-hop community, with a net worth of $340 million in 2011.

Family Life

He married Kimora Lee Simmons in 1998 and the couple had two daughters, Ming and Aoki, before divorcing.

Associated With

He co-founded his record label with Rick Rubin, and they worked with some of the most successful Musicians of their time.

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