Russell Simmons

Hailing from Queens in New York City, Russell Simmons is a hip hop legend, being the co-found of Def Jam Records along with another legend Rick Rubin.  He is also responsible for the launch of the clothing line Phat Farm, the comedy TV shows “Def Comedy Jam,” and all the subsidiaries of Rush Communications.  Def Jam has signed some of the greatest artists of our time including Jay-Z, the Beastie Boys, Kanye West, Justin Beiber, Ludacris, Method Man, Rihanna, Nas, Joe Budden, Cam’ron, Warren G, and Lady Gaga.  He is a huge activist for animal rights, veganism, and “the Transatlantic Slave Trade.”  Booking Russell Simmons is a great idea if you want one of the great success stories of our time to come speak at your event about his rise to prosperity in the music business or his multiple ventures in selfless activism.