Russell Simmons was sued for alleged rape and sexual assault by a former Def Jam music executive

Russell Simmons sued over alleged rape of Def Jam executive in the 1990s. Plaintiff alleges she faced harassment and battery by the hip-hop mogul. She claims her career was stalled by his ‘assaultive behavior’ and career stalled by the 'assaultive behaviour’

Russell Simmons, 66, co-founded Def Jam Records, is being sued by a former executive at the company for allegedly raping her in the 1990s. Russell Simmons is accused of rape and sexual assault by former Def Jam music executive. He is being accused of sexual assault and rape in the '90s.