How rich is Russell Simmons?

How rich is Russell Simmons?

Russell Simmons Net Worth:
$340 Million

Russell Simmons Net Worth:

Russell Simmons Net Worth $325 Million

Simmons continues to be called the third most affluent figure in hip hop, having a net worth approximation of $340 million in 2011. Russell Simmons has been vegan since 1999 and supporters Ahimsa and veganism mentioning animal rights combined with the environmental and health benefits. Simmons is a patron of Farm Sanctuary, an organization working to stop cruelty to farm animals. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals given him with the 2001 PETA Humanitarian Award as well as the 2011 Man of the Year Award. In May 2009, he was named Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Slavery Memorial at the United Nations to honor the victims of slavery as well as the transatlantic slave trade by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. Simmons formally supports the second Muslim Jewish Summit 2011. Jointly with Rabbi Marc Schneier he served as the official patron of the convention held July 2011 in Kiev, Ukraine. In 2011, he took part in the Invade Wall Street demonstrations, seeing the protestors at Zuccotti Park frequently and for many successive days. Simmons can also be a longtime supporter for gay rights. He supports union equality. In 2011, when Lowe’s removed funds in the show All-American Muslim, Simmons guaranteed to cover the Learning Channel for just about any earnings lost. In the year 2012, Simmons supported Ohio congressman Dennis Kucinich’s reelection campaign, appearing together with the politician at various speaking occasions. “We can not manage to lose Dennis, because he’s the voice of Main Street Americans and progressive politics,” Simmons said in a statement. In November 2013, he vowed support for New York’s mayoral nominee Bill de Blasio in acknowledgement of his support for animal rights.