NEW YORK — Russell Simmons has stepped away from his companies following a second allegation of sexual misconduct, though the Def Jam founder again denied ever being violent. I wanted you to feel that I was not going to be difficult. “I’m deeply saddened and truly shocked to learn of Keri’s assertions as to what happened over the course of that weekend,” Simmons said in the statement. Its roster currently includes Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Frank Ocean, Alessia Cara, Jeremih, Jeezy, Iggy Azalea, Big Sean and 2 Chainz. Simmons’ empire includes the Argyleculture clothing line, Rush Communications, yoga centres, the energy drink Celsius and the film and television production company Def Pictures.

Source: National Post November 30, 2017 15:11 UTC