Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Additional lawsuits reported against Russell Simmons
Reports described a New York federal lawsuit alleging sexual assault and harassment by Simmons in the 1990s, as well as a separate defamation action brought by former Def Jam executive Drew Dixon. These matters concerned Simmons personally and are not documented as direct proceedings against RSMG.
2017
Sexual-misconduct allegations involving Russell Simmons
Beginning in 2017, multiple women publicly accused Russell Simmons of sexual harassment, assault or rape. Simmons denied the allegations and withdrew from several business and charitable roles. The available references do not document a specific allegation against RSMG as a corporate entity.