Trivia

Passed up on signing Madonna to his Def Jam Recordings in the early 1980s.

Older brother of Rev Run (Joseph Simmons) of the hip-hop group Run-D.M.C..

Co-founded Def Jam Recordings with Rick Rubin in 1984.

CEO of Rush Communications Inc.

He and Kimora Lee Simmons were married in St. Bart's by his brother, Rev. Joseph Simmons (aka "Run" of Run-D.M.C.).

Tyra Banks is the godmother of his daughter Ming Lee

Has 2 daughters: Ming Lee Simmons (b. January 21, 2000) & Aoki Lee Simmons (b. August 16, 2002) with ex-wife, Kimora Lee Simmons.

In 1992 he founded Phat Farm, a popular brand of urban clothing (wife Kimora Lee Simmons later launched her own extension of the line, called Baby Phat).

Brother of Daniel J. Simmons.

Son of Daniel Simmons

Uncle of Angela Simmons, Vanessa Simmons, Joseph Simmons Jr., Diggy Simmons, Russell Simmons Jr. and Miley Simmons.

Brother-in-law of Justine Simmons.

Father of Jamal Simmons.

Attended CUNY-City College but dropped out.

Graduated from August Martin High School in 1975.

Grew up at 165-10 120th Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, New York.