Category archives: Russell Simmons

Russell Simmons’ All Def Digital President Spins Massive Layoffs Rumor as Part of a ‘Strategic Deal’

Several months ago, and to avoid prosecution over multiple sexual assaults, hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons fled to Indonesia. The country doesn’t have an existing extradition treaty with the U.S.  This means if found guilty, he can continue to hide in t…

Fleeing to Indonesia, Russell Simmons Denies Ever Raping a Woman Following a Rap Concert

Having fled the U.S. over allegations of sexual misconduct, Russell Simmons quickly sold multiple assets last summer – including his home in West Hollywood. Not exactly a picture of innocence, is it? He currently lives in Indonesia. For over a year, th…

Latest Industry: Jay-Z, Spotify, YouTube, Xiaomi, Meek Mill, Russell Simmons, More…

No longer running with the bulls. Following its Q1 2018 results, Spotify shares have dropped more than 10%.  The stock closed Wednesday at $170.  Despite reporting better-than-expected earnings, its re-adjusted guidance for its Q2 2018 has sc…

Latest Industry: Bob Dylan, Russell Simmons, Spotify, Deezer, Google, Help Musicians UK, More…

Want the economy to do well?  Just look at streaming music services and online video games. According to the Bank of England, multiplayer games and music apps like Spotify can give lawmakers a good “sense of what’s going on in the econ…

Lyor Cohen talks YouTube, his exit from Warner Music and those Russell Simmons allegations at SXSW

Veteren exec and YouTube’s Global Head of Music gives wide-ranging keynote at SXSW
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