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American rapper (born 1964)

This article is about the hip-hop artist. For people with a similar name, see Joe Simmons.

Musical artist

Joseph Ward Simmons (born November 14, 1964), better known by the stage name Run, Rev.

Run or DJ Run, is an American rapper, producer, DJ, actor and television personality. Simmons is one of the founding members of the influential hip hop group Run-DMC. He is also a practicing minister, known as Reverend Run.

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

Early life

Simmons was born November 14, 1964, in Hollis, Queens, New York. He is the younger brother of artist Danny Simmons and Russell Simmons, the co-founder of Def Jam records.

Career

Before Run–D.M.C., Simmons was the lead vocalist in the hip-hop group named "The Force".

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He founded Run-D.M.C. as a lead vocalist along with friend Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels and the late DJJason "Jam-Master Jay" Mizell.

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