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Russell Simmons’ Net Worth in 2023

January 2, 2023

Russell Simmons net worth

Russell Simmons’ net worth is believed to be a staggering $410 million dollars, as of 2023.

He’s a very powerful American entrepreneur who has made a big name for himself as a writer, record executive, film producer.

He is currently the CEO and chairman of the massively successful Rush Communications. He has also founded and co-founded multiple businesses spanning many years.

Net Worth:	$410 Million (USD)
Source of Wealth:	Chairman and CEO of Rush Communications, Co-founder of Def Jam, Clothing Line, Record Executive, Film Producer
Full Name:	Russell Wendell Simmons
Also known as:	Russell Simmons
Date of Birth:	October 4, 1957
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Gender:	Male
Height:	5’9”
Years Active:	1983 to 1999

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Source of Wealth

Russell Simmons’ wealth and income comes from a variety of different sources including Rush communications, as a co-founder of Def Jam and his hip-hop clothing line.

He has also made a lot of money as a film producer and co-producer involved in many popular films, including Eddie Murphy’s The Nutty Professor.

Apart from films, he has also produced popular television hits such as “Def Poetry Jam” and even “Def Comedy Jam”.

He is also a record executive and has founded and co-founded multiple businesses along the way… all of which have helped grow (and continue to grow) his massive net worth.

Early Life

Russell Wendell Simmons was born in Queens, New York on October 4, 1957.

His father, Daniel was a public school administrator and his mother Evelyn worked for the New York City Parks administration.

He has 2 brothers, Daniel (who is now a painter) and Joseph (Who is Rev Run of Run-DMC).

Russell attended August Martin High School graduation in 1975 before attending City College of New York in Harlem.

He met DJ/Bboy who encourage Russell to get involved in Hip Hop.

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Simmons Career

1979: Russell Simmons founded Rush Communications which includes over 10 businesses, and 3 non profits.

1983: Together with Rick Rubin Russell co-founded Def Jam. Which would become a major record label producer of hip hop music.

This record company has worked with some of the best well known names in Rap.

1992: Russell founded Phat Fashions Clothing line. This is not a free clothing line of course. It actually offers hip-hop clothing for men, women and children.

His connections with so many rapper helped him to promote his clothing line. The line also includes other merchandise such as perfume and jewelry.

1985: Russell co-produced and appeared in the film Krush Groove.

1996: Co-Produced the Film The Nutty Professor starring Eddie Murphy.

1997: Co- Produced Def Jam’s “How to be a Player.”

2003: Simmons and a partner co-founded RushCard a prepaid debit card provider.

2004: Russell sold Phat Farm and Baby Phat for $140 million dollars.

He and his two brothers have also founded Rush Philanthropic Art Foundation (1995) which provides education and support for under services youth the foundation maintains two art galleries.

Personal Life

In 1998 Russell Simmons married Kimora Lee and the couple has 2 daughters; Ming Lee and Aoki Lee. They divorced in 2008.

He practices Jivamukti Yoga, which encourages social and environmentally activism.

He is a vegan and supports farm sanctuary. He also practices Transcendental Mediation.

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