Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalHow Oprah Winfrey's Previous Actions Have Pulled Her into Russell Simmons' Legal MessDixon and her legal team have subpoenaed Winfrey over documents, recordings, and “all other tangible things” that…ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedMarch 27, 2025
EntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentRumors Are True. Famed Hip-hop Producer Irv Gotti Is Dead at 54. Here's What We Know.The Murder Inc. founder has been open about his health. Now it appears he couldn't beat his challenges.ByShanelle Genai and Kalyn WomackUpdatedFebruary 6, 2025
NewsNewsFirst Diddy, Now Russell Simmons: Black Moguls Continue To Have An Absolutely Horrible MonthBoth Sean Combs and Russell Simmons have been accused of sexual assault.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedOctober 3, 2024
EntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentMore Black Celebs Who Have Attended Diddy's 'White Parties' Over the YearsThe Bad Boy mogul was known for his lavish affairs, throwing them annually from 1998 to 2009.ByShanelle GenaiUpdatedSeptember 27, 2024
EntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentRussell Simmons Claps Back at Folks Coming for Him, Taraji P. Henson After Bali VisitThe two were recently spotted together and the pics caused quite a stir online after the fact.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedAugust 21, 2024
EntertainmentEntertainmentResurfaced Topless Photo Of Tracee Ellis Ross Throws Internet Into A Frenzy (Again), Andre 3000 Addresses Critics, Tina Knowles And Richard Lawson Move Forward In Divorce Proceedings, A Look Inside Lil Baby's Bachelor Pad And MoreA collection of our most popular weekend stories from the week.PublishedAugust 17, 2024
EntertainmentHot TeaEntertainmentHot TeaWhat's Really Up With Taraji P Henson and Friend Russell Simmons?The internet has a lot to say about the duo who were recently spotted in Bali together.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedAugust 13, 2024
NewsNewsWATCH: Russell Simmons Defends Diddy in Long and Really Strange VideoIronically, Simmons has also been accused of sexual assault and harrassment by multiple women.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedMay 8, 2024
Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalDon't Let Diddy's Drama Distract You: Russell Simmons Is About to Get His Day in Court, TooIt appears to be a domino affect in the hip-hop community as not one but two of its most notable moguls are now…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedMarch 26, 2024
NewsNewsAside From Diddy, Other Black Powerful Men Pushing Against Rumors and Accusations LatelyAside from Diddy, Dr. Dre, Russell Simmons and other Powerful men have recently been the focus of rumors and…ByRoot StaffPublishedMarch 26, 2024
NewsNewsWhat Happens to Famous Black Men Following Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Allegations?Several men have been caught up, and their careers have been impacted in wildly different ways.ByDustin J. SeibertUpdatedMarch 26, 2024
OpinionOpinionOpinionOpinionWe Need To Discuss That Russell Simmons And Usher PhotoSimmons, who has been accused of sexual misconduct for years, posted the picture on Instagram.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedMarch 5, 2024
NewsLegalNewsLegalFormer Def Jam Recordings Executive Drew Dixon Is Coming for Russell Simmons... Again!Dixon alleges Simmons attempted to undermine the sexual assault accusations against him.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedFebruary 15, 2024
NewsLegalNewsLegalWill This New Horrible Rape Allegation be The One To Do Russell Simmons In?A former music producer is suing the Def Jam mogul for an alleged sexual assault that happened in the ‘90s.ByStephanie HollandPublishedFebruary 13, 2024
EntertainmentHot TeaEntertainmentHot TeaWhat Wild Sexual Allegations Did Suge Knight Make About Russell Simmons, Usher and Diddy?The imprisoned former mogul made some tremendous claims on his “Collect Call” podcast.ByDustin J. SeibertPublishedFebruary 8, 2024
Very Smart BrothasVery Smart BrothasHere's Why Diddy, R Kelly and Other Powerful Black 'Bad Boys' Are ScrewedThe alleged and proven abuse toward women that unchecked power begets might be a thing of the past.ByDustin J. SeibertPublishedDecember 15, 2023
OpinionOpinionOpinionOpinionAccusations Against Diddy and Russell Simmons Show Why We Still Need To Hear Black WomenThe hip hop moguls denied numerous allegations with recent statements.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedDecember 8, 2023
NewsLegalNewsLegalRussell Simmons Responds to Six-Year-Old Rape AllegationsThe hip-hop mogul also dished on rocky relationship with ex-wife Kimora Lee SimmonsByNoah A. McGeePublishedDecember 8, 2023
NewsNewsCelebrities Sound off on Diddy vs Cassie Lawsuit and SettlementFrom 50 cent to Kimora Lee, Celebrities are responding to Diddy-Cassie Scandal and Tiktokers are clocking every word.ByBiba AdamsPublishedNovember 19, 2023
OpinionOpinionOpinionOpinionFrom Cassie To Keke: Stop Shaming Black Women For Sharing Stories of Alleged AbuseFollowing the news of Cassie's explosive lawsuit let's extend grace to victims who share their stories.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedNovember 17, 2023