age: 55
Russell Simmons
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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