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Russell Simmons Publicly Accused Of Rape By A 6th Woman

12:11pm January 25, 2018

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Documentary filmmaker Jennifer Jarosik filed a lawsuit in California on Wednesday accusing the hip-hop mogul of raping her in 2016. She is one of more than a dozen women alleging sexual misconduct.

Russell Simmons at a New York City appearance in 2014 to promote his book on meditation.

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More Women Come Forward To Accuse Russell Simmons Of Rape, Sexual Assault

6:45pm December 14, 2017

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

After The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times published new accusations of rape and sexual assault, Simmons says he's innocent — and that he intends to "hold the accusers accountable."

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Russell Simmons, co-founder of the hip-hop label Def Jam, announced he would step down from the leadership of the businesses he founded.

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Russell Simmons 'Removing' Himself After 2nd Allegation Of Sexual Assault

3:03pm November 30, 2017

by Andrew Flanagan

The hip-hop mogul announced he would step down from leadership roles at his companies after an allegation of sexual assault was directed at him by the writer Jenny Lumet.

RushCard Sets Aside Millions To Compensate Customers Affected By Technical Problems

5:15pm October 29, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The prepaid debit card company, co-founded by hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, will compensate customers who suffered a "financial setback" due to a technical problem earlier this month.