Russell Simmons: Selling Def Jam while $13M in debt

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  • čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
  • Co-founder of Def Jam Records, Russell Simmons reveals his inspiration for creating Def Comedy Jam, a comedy television series that propelled the careers of numerous renowned comedians such as Tiffany Haddish, Dave Chappelle and Steve Harvey. Additionally, Simmons reflects on Def Jam’s departure from Sony, discusses valuable business lessons learned from Trump and shares his key to success.
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Komentáře • 79

  • @cherylrleigh1912
    @cherylrleigh1912 Před 9 měsíci +17

    Robin Hughes Harris Sr. (August 30, 1953 - March 18, 1990) was an American comedian and actor, best known for his recurring comic sketch about "Bébé's Kids". He was posthumously nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his performance in the film House Party. Source Wikipedia

    • @AldermanFredCDavis
      @AldermanFredCDavis Před 9 měsíci +2

      Still blows my mind that he did not live to see 40 year's old.

  • @AldermanFredCDavis
    @AldermanFredCDavis Před 9 měsíci +36

    Seems like a genius business move by Eddie Murphy to have turned down hosting Def Comedy Jam. He seems to be one of the few "stars" who consciously lays low, avoids the limelight, and who overstands that, "Less is more." Eddie, Prince, Jerry Seinfeld, and George Clooney immediately come to mind as entertainers who overstood that limiting your exposure adds to your mystique.

    • @erizz9906
      @erizz9906 Před 9 měsíci +6

      You caint TAKE AWAY from Def Jam legacy because Russell has his personal issues 💯. The MANY BRILLIANT ONES that CHOSE IT - Martin, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, DL, Earthquake, on and on… were just as brilliant! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🎭💜🌎💯😎

    • @blissdad13
      @blissdad13 Před 9 měsíci +10

      Or maybe he just thought Martin was the best man for that job.. stop over thinking sht.

    • @grovedwayne390
      @grovedwayne390 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@blissdad13exactly 💯.

  • @kingrob5879
    @kingrob5879 Před 9 měsíci +13

    Wish I would have learned sooner, surround yourself with the right people 💯

    • @blissdad13
      @blissdad13 Před 9 měsíci +1

      It's not too late... this is in fact the key to success

    • @tryme4038
      @tryme4038 Před 8 měsíci

      Or sell your soul to the devil

  • @YokiBrewster
    @YokiBrewster Před 9 měsíci +7

    It makes sense he was in debt by the time he sold. I didn’t think the record label could have been in debt… not with all the subsidiaries labels under def jam. But for Phat farm, rush card, rush management, etc it was a good time to sell. Damn what is it like to have privacy on a yacht🙇🏻‍♀️ a rich man once told me he would never spoil it for me…

  • @greggreg2263
    @greggreg2263 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Russell is very smart he remembers everything✅

  • @777jones
    @777jones Před 9 měsíci +6

    He is a meticulous speaker. The setting is impressive also.

    • @happypeople6060
      @happypeople6060 Před 8 měsíci

      Yeah that's how people with skeletons move and speak

  • @Rizzlyricist
    @Rizzlyricist Před 9 měsíci +8

    A lot of gems 💎🔥

  • @strauqq1
    @strauqq1 Před 9 měsíci +13

    Very well spoken guy.

  • @NycBeauty
    @NycBeauty Před 9 měsíci +4

    Rick R taught Russell and others in Hip Hop about the “ Dark Arts “.

  • @jkansas2045
    @jkansas2045 Před 9 měsíci +12

    Lol.. crickets.. is about the amount of folks Russell has left on his team..

    • @carpediem4512
      @carpediem4512 Před 9 měsíci

      Plenty of people are behind him but in the shadows. Look at what he’s built in Bali. Keep in mind he has no pending charges.

  • @precisiongrindin1848
    @precisiongrindin1848 Před 9 měsíci +22

    This guy should be a multi billionaire. He had a hand in launching so many careers

    • @WithoutRemorse12
      @WithoutRemorse12 Před 9 měsíci +4

      Where did the Capital come from to launch his business ventures? Those Billionaires and Millionaires got back major interests in their investments.

    • @onionhortonjr
      @onionhortonjr Před 9 měsíci +6

      He had his hand up women's skirts and hand down men's pants....😂

    • @carpediem4512
      @carpediem4512 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@onionhortonjrThat’s NOT FUNNY.

    • @lioniphone8664
      @lioniphone8664 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@carpediem4512 it kinda is

    • @securethebag1613
      @securethebag1613 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Ex wife. When she leaves ur ass she gon leave with half

  • @christaoo4347
    @christaoo4347 Před 9 měsíci +9

    I think drugs are involved when he feels like it and that he’s no monk. He’s just a little man who’s good at sitting cris cross apple sauce.

  • @YokiBrewster
    @YokiBrewster Před 9 měsíci +10

    I feel inspired by what this mans legacy has done in this game we call life.

    • @johnnybraxton5539
      @johnnybraxton5539 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Definitely look at all the artist that were on def jam under him

  • @TobinOsusky
    @TobinOsusky Před 7 měsíci +1

    Golden Age of Talent

  • @C.S.SpiritualbEe
    @C.S.SpiritualbEe Před 9 měsíci +4

    I watched this and I'm HAPPY 4 Him..

  • @lioniphone8664
    @lioniphone8664 Před 8 měsíci +2

    How did Russel Simmons run into money problems? This dude was supposed to be richer than Jay Z

    • @securethebag1613
      @securethebag1613 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Ex wife. When she leaves ur ass she gon leave with half

  • @GeedyP
    @GeedyP Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great interview

  • @christaoo4347
    @christaoo4347 Před 9 měsíci +9

    His PR team wanted to make it seem as if he has remorse but I don’t see an ounce of it. Just a narcissist.

  • @BNorth82
    @BNorth82 Před 9 měsíci +6

    There's no charges pending against him in the US, so come back and face what??

  • @jeffreywashington5461
    @jeffreywashington5461 Před 7 měsíci

    Very well said

  • @lonnie-rs8km
    @lonnie-rs8km Před 9 měsíci +2

    Rush associated labels 🏷️ (management) Eric b and rakim

  • @ReginaldD.Felton-ct5ld
    @ReginaldD.Felton-ct5ld Před 9 měsíci +3

    He can't sell something he doesn't own .

  • @AlienXpress99
    @AlienXpress99 Před 8 měsíci

    Russel simmons wont dare step foot in america again😅😅. He knows what time it is if the law gets their hands on him

    • @grovedwayne390
      @grovedwayne390 Před 8 měsíci +2

      I don't blame him. The worst justice system in the world 🌎

    • @s.tanh9818
      @s.tanh9818 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Lie....he's been back many times

    • @josephhuman7390
      @josephhuman7390 Před 8 měsíci

      He has come in and out of America a couple times a year. There's no warrants out for him, no indictments on him, no grand jury is looking at him .

  • @xxkhalilxx0
    @xxkhalilxx0 Před 8 měsíci +1

    This is why we will never own hip hop again

  • @willieeiland9771
    @willieeiland9771 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Shout out Warren G 💯

    • @BummyToMoney
      @BummyToMoney Před 9 měsíci +1

      he kept the lights on over there at def jam

  • @Datdude_jtap
    @Datdude_jtap Před 9 měsíci +9

    He should come back to the USA and face what he’s done!!

    • @bboyscam9727
      @bboyscam9727 Před 9 měsíci +5

      Face

    • @Gmaneeeee
      @Gmaneeeee Před 9 měsíci +11

      Hes facing no charges dude lol the chick that lied has no case statue of limitations ran out

    • @strauqq1
      @strauqq1 Před 9 měsíci +7

      Face what?!

    • @s.tanh9818
      @s.tanh9818 Před 8 měsíci

      He's been back many times

  • @Joey_Lance
    @Joey_Lance Před 9 měsíci +1

    Russell Simmons is a trendsetter.

  • @firmbodyval4536
    @firmbodyval4536 Před 9 měsíci +19

    Hmm. Nobody is watching this and the crickets in the background hurt the interview. Fire the audio guy.

  • @carlosbrazao6039
    @carlosbrazao6039 Před 7 měsíci

    money laundrey and selling souls

  • @steviewonder3051
    @steviewonder3051 Před 9 měsíci +10

    Trump always help Black Men. MAGA 💪🏾

    • @6time686
      @6time686 Před 8 měsíci

      Really? How? Please explain. Thanks.

    • @theharshtruth8563
      @theharshtruth8563 Před 3 měsíci +5

      @@6time686 Facts are facts.
      Turn off CNN and do your research. Get educated.

    • @geechiegeech
      @geechiegeech Před 3 měsíci +4

      @@6time686 You don't know what "help" means?
      Go back to school and get an education.

  • @AI-Consultant
    @AI-Consultant Před 8 měsíci +2

    i feel like i never get the real story from russ. it's always twisted and con-babbled

  • @nwatson2773
    @nwatson2773 Před 9 měsíci +7

    When money can’t save you from prison? His only offspring are girls…the irony! #groomer #rapist

  • @Chano601
    @Chano601 Před 8 měsíci

    How did Trump help him out? According to cnn and msnbc he a racist 😂

  • @user-wu5of9ro9h
    @user-wu5of9ro9h Před 4 měsíci

    Lets be real debt is some times a strategic move in business

  • @hekmatadam6972
    @hekmatadam6972 Před 7 měsíci

    I think its very weird that he dipped off to Bali