$5 Million LA Rape Lawsuit Against Russell Simmons Dismissed

Court documents show that attorneys for both Simmons and Jarosik filed a stipulation for dismissal.

• Apr 25, 2018

Woman Sues Russell Simmons For $10M Over Another Alleged Rape

A woman identified only as "Jane Doe" is suing music mogul Russell Simmons for $10 million for allegedly raping her in his hotel room.

• Mar 23, 2018

Russell Simmons Accused Of Rape By 6th Woman

A woman said in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that Russell Simmons raped her at his Los Angeles home in 2016, joining five other women who have publicly leveled rape allegations against the music mogul.

• Jan 25, 2018

3 Women Tell NY Times That Media Mogul Russell Simmons Raped Them

Simmons vehemently denied what he called "these horrific accusations," saying in a statement emailed to The Associated Press that "all of my relations have been consensual."

• Dec 13, 2017

Russell Simmons Steps Down From His Companies Following Allegations of Sexual Misconduct

Simmons, who founded Def Jam Recordings, said he would resign from his businesses because, "I don't want to be a distraction."

• Nov 30, 2017

Hip-Hop Mogul Russell Simmons Promotes Peace At Dorsey High

Hundreds of high school students in Inglewood have joined hip hop pioneer Russell Simmons in pledging to promote peace and reduce violence in their lives and communities.

• Feb 4, 2015

Learn To Use Stillness As A Tool Through Russell Simmons' New Book

New York Times Bestselling Author and Entrepreneur Russell Simmons stopped by KCAL9 Friday to tell viewers about his new book "Success Through Stillness: Meditation Made Simple".

• Mar 21, 2014

Def Jam Mogul Apologizes For 'Harriet Tubman Sex Tape'

One of hip-hop's most influential executives issued an apology Thursday for releasing a video depicting famous abolitionist Harriet Tubman having sexual relations with her "slave master."

• Aug 15, 2013