May 29th 2024.
Russell Simmons wants to set the record straight about his decision to live in Bali, Indonesia. He wants to make it clear that his move has nothing to do with the ongoing legal battles he's facing. Despite speculation that he relocated in order to avoid the accusations of sexual assault and misconduct made by multiple women, Simmons insists that this is not the case.
In a recent interview with AllHipHop, the Def Jam founder expressed frustration with the rumors surrounding his move. "It's tiring to constantly hear the same false narrative that I can't come back to the US," Simmons said. He went on to clarify that he spends a significant amount of time in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami and has never felt unsafe in America.
One of the lawsuits against Simmons was filed in February by a former Def Jam executive, claiming that he sexually harassed and assaulted her in the 1990s. Another former executive, Drew Dixon, also filed a lawsuit for defamation, accusing Simmons of publicly discrediting her and causing her harm. In response to these accusations, Simmons filed a declaration on May 22nd stating that he intends to remain a resident of Bali and has no plans to return to New York.
"I have not been physically present in New York and have no intention of living there in the future," Simmons stated in the declaration. He also clarified that he owns no property in the United States and has been living in Bali since 2018. Prior to his move, he was a resident of California and paid California taxes.
Simmons has consistently denied the allegations made against him, but has admitted to being insensitive in the past. "I have never been violent towards anyone," he stated in December 2023. "I may have been insensitive, but all of my relationships have been consensual." Despite these claims, the lawsuits against him continue to be a source of controversy.
In conclusion, Russell Simmons wants to make it clear that his move to Bali has nothing to do with the ongoing legal battles he's facing. He maintains that he is innocent of the accusations made against him and is frustrated with the false rumors surrounding his relocation.
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