Russell Simmons has hit back at people criticizing him over his alleged history of rape and sexual assault, as well as famous friends such as Usher and Taraji P. Henson for visiting him in Bali where he currently lives.
Speaking on Instagram Live, the Def Jam co-founder specifically addressed Black people over what he sees as unwarranted backlash aimed at both himself and his celebrity pals.
“Black people, did you forget that I got 10,000 Black men out of jail? And that I changed the factory farming industry forever? And that I registered more of you to vote than probably anybody you know?” he asked, touting his involvement in social justice initiatives.
“And I worked for Black Lives Matter and every movement that’s helped our people — all the women’s rights and even gay rights movements that I did so much work for.”
Simmons then attacked those who have been critical of various stars continuing to associate with him despite the allegations: “To let them demonize me in such a way that my friends cannot visit me without you attacking them, but yet you stand next to Donald Trump. Knock it off.”
The 66-year-old also denied that he was hiding in Bali to avoid prosecution: “I’ll be in New York next week. This idea that I’m hiding is stupid. I call the paparazzi on myself everytime I’m there […] Are you under some kind of tricknology? Are you lost? I’m your friend, Black people.”
Simmons went on to double down on his denial regarding the rape allegations: “Still to date, I have never spoken to a policeman about anything. I have never spoken to a judge, civil or criminal, about anything. From what I can tell, Joe Biden, Bill Clinton and President Trump all have more credible claims against them than I do, if you ask Oprah.
“Again, I’ve never been charged with anything. Who took nine lie detector tests, seven of which were from the chairman of the Polygraph Association? Did Bill Clinton do that? Did Joe Biden do that? Did President Trump do that? Knock it off.”
Earlier this year, Russell Simmons was accused of sexual assault yet again.
In February, a woman who served as an executive at Def Jam during the 1990s sued the mogul for sexual harassment and rape. Filed under Jane Doe in New York federal court, the lawsuit alleges false imprisonment, battery, emotional distress and a violation of the state’s gender-motivated violence law.
The plaintiff claims that Simmons invited her to his apartment for work, though soon after he started wrestling with her “in an attempt to appear playful” and then pinned her down on a bed aggressively.
“Ms. Doe repeatedly told Mr. Simmons to get off of her, but he refused,” court documents state. “Mr. Simmons proceeded to rape her.”
Simmons has always denied any sexual assault allegations.
You could solve world hunger, still doesn’t excuse r a p e.
Those women would have liked if you stopped attacking the pussy when you were raping them.
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that highest fee predatory rush card was awesome for the community, can it everything these vlowns do is for tax credits or alterior motives if u wanna help start buying blocks & offer affordable housing put micro factories in wach one provide jobs or buy more yachts n blo its all good u dont owe any strangers anyting
He’s the worst of the worse!! Stay in Bali Uncle Scammins!!
It takes 1 Aw Shit to erase 19 Atta boys’ as we said it n the military.
Good morning Mr.Simmons,
It’s a real shame that a rumor can spread about someone and immediately folks start passing judgement without the facts! It’s crazy that the devil can stand before them with lies and deceit, they take his every word and follow him like the pied Piper. Whomever this woman/men are if you are in need of money help ask. Why wait all these years to come forward if this truly happened?( So unattractive ) Mr. Simmons, I strongly say to hell with all the people who are criticizing you and your friends they don’t know the man that you are. Jealousy and envy are not good traits if they used for darkness. If I were you I would sue these women for slander of your name! We have one judge and jury that’s God. Keep getting your zen on and God Bless you
Fuck that black people shit! Color is not the factor anymore. They use that shit to keep prople ignorant–and in turn, you too Mr Russell Simmons. BLM, Ha!