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Joseph Ward Simmons has an estimated net worth of
$70 Million

Joseph Ward Simmons Wiki Biography

Known by the public as Rev Run or DJ Run, Joseph Ward Simmons is a renowned American disc jockey, rap artist, actor, television producer, and minister of religion. He gained fame as the co-founder of the iconic hip-hop group “Run D.M.C” from Queens, New York. The group, comprising Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, and Jam Master Jay, made significant contributions in introducing the new-school genre to hip hop music during the 1980s. “Run D.M.C” achieved immense success, with seven studio albums, including the groundbreaking “King of Rock” (1985), the first hip-hop album to receive a Platinum certification. The group had several noteworthy accolades, such as being the first hip hop group to have their music videos aired on MTV and make an appearance on the music-performance show “American Bandstand” hosted by Dick Clark. They were also featured on the cover of “Rolling Stone” magazine. In 2009, they were honored with induction into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”.

Rev Run’s Net Worth: $70 Million

Rev Run, being a famous disc jockey and rapper, has amassed an estimated net worth of $70 million, largely stemming from his thriving career in the music industry.

Joseph Simmons, born in 1964 in Queens, New York, started his journey as a member of the rap group “The Force” before founding “Run D.M.C” and dedicating his focus to creating music with the group. Subsequently, Simmons transitioned to become a Pentecostal minister and changed his stage name to Rev Run. Following the tragic passing of Jam Master Jay, the group disbanded, leading Simmons and Darryl McDaniels to pursue individual paths. In 2005, Simmons released his first solo album titled “Distortion”, which achieved moderate success, peaking at #98 on the Pop 100 chart. One of the tracks from the album, “Mind on the Road”, was featured on the soundtrack of the video game “Madden NFL 06”. The same year, Simmons launched his reality series “Run’s House”, spanning 6 seasons and producing a total of 59 episodes, featuring his wife Justine Simmons and their children.

Rev Run’s endeavors also include the publication of the book “Take Back Your Family: A Challenge to America’s Parents”, as well as the premiere of two new series, “Rev Run’s Sunday Suppers” and “Rev Run’s Renovation”, both launched in 2014.

As a renowned rapper, television personality, and author, Rev Run has built an estimated net worth of $70 million.



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Net Worth$70 Million
Date Of BirthNovember 14, 1964
Place Of BirthNew York, USA
Height1.73 m, 1.73 m
ProfessionAmerican disc jockey, rap artist, actor, television producer, hip hop mogul, tv show personality
EducationNorthern Highlands Regional High School
NationalityAmerican
SpouseJustine Simmons (m. 1994)
ChildrenDiggy Simmons, Russell Simmons II, Miley Justine Simmons, Victoria Anne Simmons, Angela Simmons, Vanessa Simmons
ParentsDaniel Simmons, Evelyn Simmons, Evelyn Simmons, Daniel Simmons
SiblingsRussell Simmons, Daniel Simmons, Jr.
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Albums“King of Rock” (1985), “Raising Hell”, “Distortion”, soundtrack: “Madden NFL 06”
Music GroupsRun-D.M.C. (1981 – 2002), “The Force”
NominationsNamed: “Protege of the Year Award” (2004), Honored as a BMI Icon at the annual BMI Urban Awards
MoviesTougher Than Leather, Red Dragon, Graffiti Rock, Run DMC: Forever Kings, Rapmania: The Roots of Rap, Through the Years of Hip-Hop: Vol. 1: Graffiti, MTV 20: Jams, 2 Turntables and a Microphone: The Life and Death of Jam Master Jay, 5 Sides of a Coin, Breaking Out: The Alcatraz Concert, Hip Hop Time …
TV Shows“Run’s House” (2005-2009), “Rev Run’s Sunday Suppers” (2014-), “Rev Run’s Renovation” (2014-), “Daddy’s Girls” (2009)
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1Friend of Tyrese Gibson.
2Granddaughter, Ava Marie Jenn, was born February 13, 2014.
3Has a TV show, Run’s House (2005), on MTV. [September 2005]
4Rev Run and his wife, Justine Simmons, have adopted a baby girl who they named Miley Simmons (aka Miley Justine Simmons) (2007).
5He and his wife, Justine Simmons, tragically lost their 3rd child together, due to omphalocele. Their baby girl was born 21 September 2006 and passed away shortly after her birth.
6Has five children. Vanessa Simmons, Angela Simmons and Joseph Simmons Jr. are from his first wife, Valerie Vaughn. Daniel Simmons Jr and Russell Simmons Jr. are from his current marriage to Justine Simmons Simmons.
7Younger brother of Russell Simmons, hip-hop record producer and Def Comedy Jam (1992) creator.
8Brother of actor/producer Russell Simmons and Daniel J. Simmons.
9Son of Daniel Simmons.
10Run-D.M.C. was voted the 48th Greatest Artists in Rock ‘n’ Roll by “Rolling Stone” magazine.
11The youngest member of Run-D.M.C., he was born less than a month after the youngest member of the Beastie Boys, Adam Horovitz (aka “Ad-Rock”). Coincidentally, all three members of Run-D.M.C. and the Beastie Boys were born on corresponding years, with Darryl McDaniels (aka “DMC”) & Adam Yauch (aka “MCA”) having been born in 1964 and “Jam Master Jay” Jason Mizell & Mike D Diamond having been born in 1965.
12Ex-brother-in-law of Kimora Lee Simmons.
13One-third of the rap trio Run-D.M.C..

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TitleYearStatusCharacter
Rev Runs Around the World2015-2016TV Series executive producer – 16 episodes
Rev Run’s Sunday Suppers2014-2016TV Series executive producer – 32 episodes
Rev Run’s Renovation2014-2015TV Series executive producer – 20 episodes
Rev Run’s Happy Holidays2014TV Movie executive producer
Daddy’s GirlsTV Series executive producer – 15 episodes, 2009 network executive – 1 episode, 2009

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Undeclared2001TV Series writer – 1 episode
Scratch2001Documentary writer: “Sucker MCs Krush Groove 1” – as Joseph Ward Simmons
Run-DMC: Together Forever – Greatest Hits 1983-20002000Video writer: “Rock Box”, “King of Rock”, “Down With the King”, “Pause”, “It’s Tricky”, “Walk This Way”
Road Trip2000writer: “It’s Tricky”
Ready to Rumble2000writer: “King Of Rock”
Skate and Destroy1999Video Game producer: “King of Rock” / writer: “King of Rock”
Dogma1999writer: “Run’s House”, “It’s Like That” – as J. Simmons
The Corruptor1999performer: “5 Boroughs” – as Run / writer: “5 Boroughs” – as J. Simmons
Can’t Hardly Wait1998writer: “It’s Tricky”
Top of the Pops1987-1998TV Series writer – 3 episodes
Half Baked1998writer: “You Be Illin'” – as Joseph Ward Simmons
Judgment Night1993writer: “Me, Myself & My Microphone” – as Joseph “Run” Simmons
CB41993writer: “King of Rock” – as Joseph W. Simmons
Laws of Gravity1992writer: “Christmas in Hollis”
Boyz n the Hood1991writer: “Sucker M.C.’s” – as J. Simmons
Crossing Delancey1988writer: “IT’S LIKE THAT”
Die Hard1988writer: “Christmas in Hollis”
Less Than Zero1987lyrics: “Christmas In Hollis” – as J. Simmons / music: “Christmas In Hollis” – as J. Simmons
Krush Groove1985writer: “King of Rock”, “It’s Like That”, “Krush Groovin'” – as J. Simmons
Desperately Seeking Susan1985writer: “SUCKER M.C.’S”
Graffiti Rock1984TV Movie writer: “Sucker MC’s”
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2014-2016TV Series writer – 5 episodes
Britain’s Got More Talent2016TV Series writer – 1 episode
How to Be Single2016writer: “Christmas In Hollis”
Mike & Mike2013-2015TV Series writer – 3 episodes
Dolezal Backstage2015TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode
Sounds of the 80s2015TV Series writer – 1 episode
The Night Before2015/IIwriter: “Christmas in Hollis”
Straight Outta Compton2015writer: “Jam-Master Jay”
Lip Sync Battle2015TV Series writer – 2 episodes
The Official Top 50 Best-Selling Singles of the 90s and 00s2015TV Movie writer: “It’s Like That”
Fresh Dressed2015Documentary writer: “Sucker MC’s”, “My Adidas”
19872014writer: “It’s Like That”
Born to Be Wild: The Golden Age of American Rock2014TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode
Brooklyn Nine-NineTV Series performer – 1 episode, 2013 writer – 1 episode, 2013
Turbo2013writer: “

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