Rev Run is a famous priest and founder of the hip-hop group Run DMC. In 2005, he became the creator of the MTV reality show ‘Run’s House’. He was previously the lead vocalist of the group ‘The Force’. It is sometimes known as “DJ Run” or “Reverend Run”. He won numerous awards with Run DMC
Fast facts
| Famous name: | Rev Run |
|---|---|
| Real name/Full name: | Joseph Ward Simmons |
| Sex: | Male |
| Age: | 58 years old |
| Date of birth: | November 14, 1964 |
| Birth place: | Hollis, New York, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.73 m |
| Weight: | 75 kg |
| Sexual orientation: | Straight |
| Marriage status: | Married |
| Wife/spouse (name): | Justine Simmons (b. 1994), Valerie Vaughn (b. 1983 – 1992) |
| children: | Yes (Angela Simmons, Diggy Simmons, Vanessa Simmons, Russell Simmons II, Joseph Simmons Jr., Victoria Anne Simmons, Miley Justine Simmons) |
| Date/Girlfriend (name): | ON |
| Profession: | musician, rapper and actor |
| Net worth in 2023: | 80 million dollars |
| Last update: | August 2023 |
Rev Run biography
Joseph Ward Simmons, better known as “Rev Run”, was born in Queens, New York on November 14, 1964 to parents Daniel and Evelyn Simmons. Russell Simmons and Danny Simmons are his brothers.
Rev Run Age, height, weight
Rev Run was born on November 14th, 1964 and is 58 years old as of 2023. He is 1.73 meters tall and weighs 75 kilograms.
Rev Run
Career
Rev Run was the lead singer of The Force during his career. Later in his career, he co-founded Run-DMC with DJ Jason “Jam-Master Jay” Mizell and Darryl “DMC” McDaniels. As a Pentecostal priest he took the name Rev Run. Appeared on Liberty X’s song “Song 4 Lovers” in 2005.
In 1984, Run-DMC released their self-titled debut album. A year later they released the album ‘King of Rock’. In 1986 he released ‘Raising Hell.’ ‘Tougher Than Leather’, ‘Back from Hell’ and ‘Down with the King’ are among their other albums. Their last studio album, ‘Crown Royal’, was released in 2001.
In addition, they released one live album, six compilation albums and 30 singles. “Walk This Way,” “My Adidas,” “It’s Like That,” “Down with the King” and “It’s Tricky” are among their hit singles. They have also appeared in a number of films, including ‘Who’s the Man?’ and ‘Tougher Than Leather.’
In 2005, Rev Run released his solo debut album, ‘Distortion’. Among them were the singles “I Used to Think I Was Run,” “High and Mighty Joe,” and “Home Sweet Home.”
He has also appeared in numerous television shows including ‘The Weakest Link’, ‘Run’s House’ and ‘My Super Sweet 16’. He created the cable shows “Rev Run’s Sunday Suppers” and “Rev Run’s Renovation”.
Rev Run achievements and rewards
Rev Run received the BMI Icon Award at the BMI Urban Awards in 2007. He received the “Protege of the Year Award” in 2004. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with Run-DMC. They were also nominated for a Grammy Award and appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
Net worth of Rev Run in 2023
Rev Run’s net worth is estimated to be more than $80 million as of October 2023. This wealth comes from his time as a member of the group Run-DMC. They have released numerous albums that have gone platinum multiple times. Adidas also endorsed Run-DMC Rev Run also wrote a book in 2008. He also released a solo album and made numerous television appearances. In addition, he lives in a mansion worth 5.5 million dollars.
Rev Run is considered one of the world’s most popular singers. He successfully released numerous albums and singles with the group Run-DMC. The group was one of the first hip-hop acts to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone as well as American Bandstand. His popularity led him to appear on numerous television shows. He is also involved in philanthropic activities for vulnerable communities. He was a special guest at Fellowship Church in 2011.
Rev Run Wife, Marriage
Rev Run married Valerie Vaughn in 1973. Joseph “Jojo” Simmons Jr., Angela Simmons and Vanessa Simmons are the couple’s three children. He married Justine Jones in June 1994. He had three children with Jones: Victoria Anne Simmons, Daniel “Diggy” Simmons III, and Russell “Russy” Simmons II.
He lives in Saddle River, New Jersey, with his family. His daughter Victoria died in September 2006 as a result of an omphalocele. At the time, he allowed an MTV camera crew to film his daughter’s death. Rev Run started eating vegan in 2017.
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