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The 2017 List of People We Don’t Eff With Anymore
As 2017 winds to a close, once again we document the people whose cookout invitations have been rescinded. This is our third year officially documenting those who have made a permanent residence out of the proverbial curb to which they have been kicked by black America. Previous inductees into this Hall of Shame include wypipo,…
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Tony Rock on All Def Comedy, Sexual Assault Jokes and Why He Won’t Shy Away From Any Topic
Tony Rock’s name is synonymous with comedy. In fact, the Rock family name represents a small chunk of black comedy; two of his brothers, Chris Rock and Jordan Rock, also have the kind of humor that’s made them famous. And while they all chose the same career, each of their brands of comedy is different,…
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Another Woman Is Accusing Russell Simmons of Attempted Rape
On the same day that the New York City Police Department initiated an investigation into seven allegations of rape lodged against Russell Simmons, another woman has come forward to say that he attempted to rape her, too, more than 25 years ago. Kelly Cutrone—the founder of the public relations company People’s Revolution, who appeared on…
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New York Police Investigating Sexual Assault Allegations Against Russell Simmons
The New York City Police Department Special Victims Division has opened an investigation into hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons after the publication of 11 allegations of sexual assault or sexual misconduct against him—at least seven of which allegedly happened in New York City. An NYPD source spoke with the Los Angeles Times on the condition of…
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Russell Simmons Repurposes #MeToo With #NotMe to Defend Against Rape Accusations, Deletes Twitter
Updated Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, 2:47 p.m. EST: It looks as though Russell Simmons has now deleted his Twitter account. Was it because of the backlash? Or his failed hashtag? Earlier: On the heels of being accused of sexually assaulting 10 different women over the last two decades, and as recently as 2014, Russell “Yogi” Simmons…
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10 Different Women Have Come Forward to Accuse Russell Simmons of Sexual Misconduct, Rape
Last month, when screenwriter Jenny Lumet became the second woman to accuse Russell Simmons of sexual assault, he announced that he was stepping down from his companies and apologized for being “thoughtless and insensitive.” Is it possible that he knew more trouble was coming his way? On Wednesday, two new reports broke bringing the total…
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Lena Horne’s Granddaughter, Filmmaker Jenny Lumet, Accuses Russell Simmons of Sexual Violation
Jenny Lumet, the award-winning screenwriter behind Rachel Getting Married and The Mummy, is the latest woman to come forward with the resounding call of #MeToo, sharing what she says was her horrific encounter with music mogul Russell Simmons, who she says sexually assaulted her when she was in her early 20s. Lumet, the daughter of filmmaker…
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Russell Simmons Responds to Sexual Assault Allegations by Mansplaining That He’s Not Guilty Because … Yoga
Entertainment mogul Russell Simmons responded to allegations of sexual abuse with a apology letter denying the claims while insinuating that his accuser might be attacking him because she is embarrassed. Model Keri Claussen Khalighi has alleged that Simmons assaulted her at his home in 1991 when she was 17 years old. Khalighi accused Simmons of…
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Russell Simmons Accused of Sexually Assaulting 17-Year-Old Model, While Brett Ratner ‘Just Sat There and Watched’
Updated Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, 11:40 a.m. EST: Turns out that Russell Simmons may not be as much of a #MeToo supporter and activist as he may have claimed. Actor Terry Crews is once again adding his voice to those of the unheard, saying that Simmons sent him an email in November regarding his sexual…
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Russell Simmons Says Jay-Z Isn’t Anti-Semitic
There’s a line in Jay-Z’s new 4:44 album that some people feel reeks of anti-Semitism, but some of his closest friends are now speaking out in the rapper’s defense. In “The Story of O.J.,” he raps about Jewish people and money: “You wanna know what’s more important than throwin’ away money at a strip club?…