Joseph Simmons

Hip hop music, Musical Artist

1964 –

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Who is Joseph Simmons?

Joseph Ward Simmons, known by the stage name Rev. Run or DJ Run, is one of the founding members of the influential hip hop group Run–D.M.C.. He is also a practicing minister, known as Reverend Run. Simmons was born in Hollis, Queens, New York. He is the brother of Daniel "Danny" Simmons, Jr. and Russell Simmons, the co-founder of Def Jam Records.

He found new popularity in 2005 with his family's MTV reality show Run's House.

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Born
Nov 14, 1964
Hollis
Also known as
  • Rev Run
  • Run from Run DMC
  • Run from Run D.M.C.
  • Run
  • Joseph Ward Simmons
  • Reverend Run
  • Joseph 'Rev. Run' Simmons
  • Rev. Run
  • Run DMC
  • Run D.M.C.
Parents
Siblings
Spouses
Children
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Queens

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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