It’s Friday, and many of us are going to go see Lucy, Hercules, or some other summer blockbuster you’ve been dying to watch. Well, movies are as much a part of hip-hop culture as break dancing, and rap itself. From Run-DMC and Russell Simmons making Krush Groove, to Wu Tang’s RZA asking Meth for his […]
Last night was a huge night for music. Russell Simmons, Steve Rifkind, and Samsung celebrated the launch of ADD52, Russell and Steve’s digital emerging artist platform, and Milk Music streaming service at Brooklyn’s Riverside Studios on the river front in Williamsburg. The celebration included performances by ADD artists Niykee Heaton (pictured above), 3D Na’Tee, Tayyib […]
BET Awards weekend may be over, but that’s not stopping celebrities from celebrating! Tons of big names in Hollywood gathered for yet another All Def comedy Live event with All Def Digital and The Brand Group! Among the A-listers in attendance were Floyd Mayweather and The Money Team, Sanaa Lathan, Keisha Epps, Omar Epps, Meagan […]
A blog from Russell Simmons, as he reflects on his encounter with the Cash Money Records crew...
Twitter remains the preeminent social media tool that helps us stay in the know. Our feeds are filled with news, music, and random hashtags on just about anything you can imagine. The site gives us pure comedy and fast news, but where are the pick-me-ups? Well, these are some of the actors, musicians, and activists who love to […]
There’s a new face for the popular iced tea and lemonade drink we like to call the Arnold Palmer. It’s Jay Z and the 40/40 Club. And we’re perfectly OK with that. Former Def Jam CEO, powerhouse entertainment executive and Mr. Make It Happen, aka Kevin Liles, stopped by to talk to his GlobalGrind family about his […]
Forget the Louis Vuittons and MCMs, there’s a new high-end brand looking to make a name for itself among the jet-setters and world travelers out there. Blvd.86 is an upcoming brand that sells elegant and high quality leather luggage with intricate detail and popping colors. At this time, the label exclusively sells backpacks and overnight […]
Countless celebrities are flocking to Los Angeles to blow off a little steam and celebrate BET Awards Weekend. Wednesday night, Russell Simmons and All Def Comedy Live kicked off the celebrations in a major way. Uncle Rush and the hardworking A.D.D. crew put together a night full of laughs to honor funny-man Tony Rock’s birthday. Among the […]
