Older brother of Rev Run (Joseph Simmons) of the hip-hop group Run-D.M.C..

Co-founded Def Jam Recordings with Rick Rubin in 1984.

CEO of Rush Communications Inc.

Brother of Daniel J. Simmons.

In 1992, he founded Phat Farm, a popular brand of urban clothing (wife Kimora Lee later launched her own extension of the line, called Baby Phat).

Father, with Kimora Lee, of Ming Lee (daughter, born Jan. 21, 2000).

Is a vegan

Son of Daniel Simmons

He and Kimora Lee were married in St. Bart's by his brother, Rev. Joseph Simmons (aka "Run" of Run-D.M.C.).

Passed up on signing Madonna to his Def Jam Recordings in the early 1980s.

Tyra Banks is the godmother of his daughter Ming Lee

Second daughter, Aoki Lee, was born on August 16, 2002. Her mother is Kimora Lee.