Baltimore rapper Caddy Da Don grew up on the east side of the city and claims an amazing amount of hometown pride for the place of undiscovered story-tellers. With abandoned buildings and crowded corners in abundance, Caddy found himself drawn to a lavish lifestyle of money, cars, women and business attainable by only the toughest on the streets. […]
Russell Simmons stopped by VH1’s “Big Morning Buzz Live” earlier today to discuss Heavy D’s influence on hip-hop. Simmons said when he and Uptown Records founder Andre Harrell first listened to “Mr. Big Stuff” they were blown away by Heavy’s vocals and melody. Simmons goes on to say “Heavy was the first R&B rapper to […]
Russell was his usual loquacious self while Kanye practiced his "Magnum" stare into the camera.
Mogul, entrepreneur and philanthropist Russell Simmons was honored at the 2011 American Business Awards this past week with the Difference Maker Award for his “groundbreaking vision and influence on music, fashion, finance, television and film, as well as [being] the face of modern philanthropy.” President Michael Gallagher of the Stevie Awards says “Russell Simmons is […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Rick Rubin’s dorm room11 University Place, New York University When: 1984 What: The future mogul and aspiring record producer agree to join forces, signing their first act, a sixteen-year-old from Queens named LL Cool J. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s All Black […]
In 1996, the film Scream reinvigorated the horror film genre. Fifteen years later, the fourth installment in the horror film franchise will be released, Scream 4.
Who knew that Dr. Huxtable could hold a grudge or even curse like a drunken sailor? After a conversation with Hip Hop Moguel, Russell Simmons, this weekend, I can name at least one. Bill Cosby and Russell Simmons were at the Jackie Robinson Annual Awards Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria, where Cosby was the emcee and […]
An affirmation is a great way to start training your mind toward a positive way of thinking. Coupled with other positive thinking exercises, a positive affirmation will help you overcome any obstacle that is put in front of you. The object of these positive thinking exercises is to ensure that you train the most powerful […]
Russell Simmons recently sold his New Jersey mansion at a reduced price of $10-million. As reported by Homes Of The Rich, the home originally went on the market for $24-million and then dropping down to $20-million. The home has approximately 35,000 square feet which includes a 50-seat home movie theatre and indoor pool. The home […]
Apparently, there’s a Florida-based T-shirt company that uses the moniker, “Phag Farm.” Phag Farm, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 in the State of FL and is currently active. But does the name sound familiar? Well, it’s obviously close to the name of Russell Simmons’ Phat Farm Clothing company. Last week, Simmons’ former company filed a […]
Russell Simmons has acquired an abundance of wealth throughout his years pioneering everything from hip-hop music to hip-hop fashion and now the mogul is relaying his knowledge in his new book, Super Rich: A Guide To Having It All. “Its about making people focused and free and not fearful,” says the Buddhist rap mogul. So […]
We don’t know how he does it, but Russell Simmons has got himself another young model-looking girlfriend. He was spotted in St. Barts with her on the beach and walking through Gustavia. Just a few months ago, he was swapping spit with his girlfriend Heidi Allende: Russell Simmons & Girlfriend Show PDA At His Reality […]
