Known around the globe as a hip-hop pioneer, Russell Simmons’ passion for breaking new talent, particularly among urban youth, is well-documented and well-respected. What largely flies under the radar, though, is his patronage of the arts in all forms, from the turntable to the easel, and his belief in the transformative effect that exposure to [...]
Russell Simmons, Kimora Lee — Still Partners in Philanthropy
It turns out, the couple that doesn’t stay together actually plays together very well. Russell Simmons — along with his former wife, and honorary chair of the event, Kimora Lee and the music honcho’s brother Danny — presented a star-studded Art for Life fundraiser on Saturday, July 28, to support the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. [...]








