Apr 4, 2006 • 1 min read

Def Jam founder Russell Simmons and wife separate

Def Jam founder Russell Simmons and his wife Kimora Lee Simmons have separated after seven years of marriage, though they will continue their business partnerships.

So called hip hop 'power couple', Def Jam founder Russell Simmons and his wife Kimora Lee Simmons, have separated. The couple, who've been married for seven years and have two daughters, and are partners in various businesses, including those in fashion and yoga as well as music, said that their business relationship would continue.

A statement explained that that the pair separated some time ago, but that they had continued to live in the same home and will "remain committed parents and caring friends with great love and admiration for each other."

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