The 60-year-old co-founder of hip-hop label Def Jam Records and a film producer has apologised for his behaviour. Photo: Getty ImagesMusic producer Russell Simmons says he is stepping down from his fashion and production businesses after a screenwriter alleged he sexually assaulted her in 1991. The 60-year-old co-founder of hip-hop label Def Jam Records and also a film producer, apologised for his behavior in a statement on his Instagram site. He also founded the fashion lines Phat Farm and Tantris, and co-produced films and TV shows including The Nutty Professor and Def Comedy Jam. "HBO will be airing All Def Comedy as planned.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 30, 2017 21:27 UTC