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Russell Simmons Featured on PETA Postage Stamp

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December 1, 2011
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Russell Simmons PETA Postage Stamps

DEF Jam co-founder Russell Simmons is the first hip-hop icon to receive his own stamp, via a new campaign with the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta). Russell Simmons’ mug will appear on one of 20 stamps dedicated to the most famous vegetarians of all time, in an effort to stamp out animal abuse.
Other celebrities that are featured in Peta’s latest campaign include Woody Harrelson, Cesar Chevez, Paul McCartney, Ellen DeGeneres and others.
During the campaign, the celebrities will offer tips on healthy living, in addition to doling out wisdom on the importance of being a vegetarian.

Top Hip Hop Record Labels 2012

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November 29, 2011
Birdman, cyhi da prynce, Drake, Eminem, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, mac miller, meek mills, music, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Royce Da 5'9, Russell Simmons, slick pulla, Stalley, T.I., Wale, wiz khalifa, Yelawolf, Young Jeezy
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Russell Simmons (founder of Def Jam Records)

Hip Hop originated in New York during the 1970s, Russell Simmons (GlobalGrind.com) along with wealthy punk rocker Rick Rubin were the first pioneers of the hip hop music genre to create a record label empire; Def Jam records.  Def Jam introduced the world to legendary artists such as RUN DMC, LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys in the 1980s which led to immediate success, turning Def Jam Records into the biggest record label in Hip Hop during this time period.  In today’s world Russell Simmons is more interested in yoga and occupying Wall Street rather than breaking the next big artist.  Therefore the door has opened for new moguls to takeover the throne and create empires for the 2012 generation.   GWOP Magazine staff has put together a list of the top Hip Hop/Rap Record labels for 2012.  Nas said ‘Hip Hop was dead in 2006’, well these labels are destined to prove that the music genre has only suffered a heart attack and there is no need to panic.  Checkout the full list after the jump.

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Russell Simmons sells Crib for $10 million

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February 25, 2011
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spotted: HipHopDX

Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons is considered Hip Hop’s first mogul. With a top record label, fashion line, reality TV shows and websites at various points in his career, the Queens, New York native has evolved throughout the last 30 years. One of Simmons’ symbols of wealth sold this week, for an eight-figure sum.

HomesOfTheRich.net reported that Russell and ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons have sold their New Jersey mansion for $10 million. They first listed their former living quarters in 2007 for $23.7 million, before reducing the price.

The 35,000 square-foot mansion includes a 50-seat home theater, among many other amenities. The buyer’s name has been kept private.

 

 

New Book: Super Rich by Russell Simmons

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January 4, 2011
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Founder of Def Jam Records, Phat Farm & Rush Card, Russell Simmons dropped his Guide to having it All book today, Super Rich.

Russell drops knowledge on work ethics, poverty mind set, law of attraction and more.  “Great servants become Great Leaders!” – Russell Simmons

Available Now! Watch Video after the jump.

 

GWOP 5 Hip Hop Cash Kingz

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March 15, 2010
50 cent, Diddy, Eminem, Gucci Mane, GWOP, Jay Z, Russell Simmons, T.I., Young Jeezy
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GWOP MAGAZINE STAFF has put together a list of Hip Hops CASH GWOP Kingz! These Hip Hop cash cows contribute more than lyricism to hip hop culture.  These 5 individuals get GWOP! Entrepreneurs who create brand names.  “Relax and take Notes”  Get off the Block and Go Get GWOP!

Jay Z recently moved the NBA franchise New Jersey Nets to his hometown Brooklyn,NY, an unprecedented power GWOP move. Jay Z is indeed Hip Hop’s Cash King.

For the full GWOP list click link below:

https://gwopmagazine.wordpress.com/?page_id=218&preview=true

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