Police in New York are investigating allegations made by several women who have accused hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons of rape and sexual abuse, a spokesman told AFP Thursday.
"The NYPD has received information regarding allegations involving Russell Simmons in the NYC area and our detectives are in the process of reviewing that information," Sergeant Brendan Ryan said.
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Russell Simmons, who helped bring hip-hop into the mainstream with Def Jam Recordings, said Thursday he was quitting his business empire after fresh allegations of sexual abuse.
The 60-year-old -- who unlike many in the rap world had until recently an uncontroversial public image -- disputed the latest claim against him but said he viewed the mounting public spotlight onRead more