9 Things We Learned From The Breakfast Club Russell Simmons Interview [PHOTOS]

Russell Simmons has experienced much in his 30 year plus career as Rap’s first mogul. Rush stopped by Power 105 FM to discuss his new book and much more with The Breakfast Club.

As buttoned up as America perceives him to be, Simmons is still very much that dude from the streets of Hollis, Queens. His transparency allows for great conversation to flow and this almost 60 minute sit-down was no different.

Russ, DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne Tha God discuss his new meditation book, Success Through Stillness, how he keeps younger women on his arm, the state of Def Jam Records now and a host of other topics.

So we present the 9 things we learned from The Breakfast Club Russell Simmons interview. The Kanye West discussion was our favorite, let us know what is yours in the comment section.

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Meditation

Did you know Rush meditates every morning which allows him be a spectator to his thoughts? Simmons says it has helped him with his success and health.

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Hey Young World

Russ admits his flexibility acquired through yoga helps him keep the young model girls coming back to him. Word.

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N-Word

Sadly Russell gives out N-Word passes to his white people if he is cool with them. SMH.

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Kanye West

Not only does Uncle Rush agree with Kanye West’s fight to break through in the fashion industry, we also learned Russell also dated one of Yeezy’s exes. Any guesses?

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Def Jam

Simmons thinks the current state of his former label Def Jam Records is doing well in terms of upholding the legacy and YG’s “My Hitta” is his favorite record right now.

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Marriage

Russ almost got married to a couple of his ex girlfriends including the very lovely Melissa George.

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Kimora

Russell admitted to cheating on Kimora at the very end of their marriage. But still till this day he considers her his best friend. In regards to Birdman, Rush had nothing but good things to say about the YMCMB CEO and their relationship.

Amina Buddafly

Russell totally forgot who Amina Buddafly was, even though she was signed to his record label at one point.

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The Rush Card

Russ admits that it took six years for the Rush Card to make profit. This is not the first time he has faced business struggle.