MAY DECEMBERKimora Lee Simmons Slams Daughter's ‘Predatorial’ Romance“It went from 0 to 100 really quick,” the model-turned-reality star said. Georgina DiNardo
40 YEARS LATERThe Rebellious Rap Debut That Disrupted ‘Safe’ Black CultureAt a time when so much Black popular culture was driven by a sense of safe accessibility, Run-D.M.C. led a wave of rap renegades.Stereo Williams
SUITS ON SUITSRussell Simmons Sued for Defamation by Rape AccuserDrew Dixon, who claims the music mogul raped her in 1995, says he recently tried to discredit her by “calling her a liar.”Madeline Roth
ALLEGATIONS STACKING UPRussell Simmons Accused of Rape by Former Def Jam ProducerThe music mogul’s accuser said the alleged assault in the late 1990s made her a shell of her former self.Josh Fiallo
‘GOD IS TESTING YOU’Russell Simmons Soft-Pedals Family’s Abuse Allegations“For sure i love you guys more than i love myself,” the entrepreneur wrote.AJ McDougall
UNHAPPY FATHER’S DAYRussell Simmons’ Family: He ‘Taunts and Bullies’ UsAoki Lee Simmons, daughter of Russell Simmons and Kimora Lee, alleges that her father hasn't financially supported her in years but continues to harass her over text.Fletcher Peters
opinionJUSTICEDrew Dixon: Sexual-Assault Survivors Are Reclaiming Our TimeMusic maven and activist Drew Dixon, who came forward to accuse Russell Simmons of rape, writes about why New York must pass the Adult Survivors Act. Drew Dixon
‘SHOCKED AND SADDENED’Russell Simmons Accuses Ex of Stealing Stocks for Her HubbyAccording to court documents, Simmons “has repeatedly tried for years to avoid filing this lawsuit and resolve it amicably.”Jennifer Adams
CHECK IT OUTThe Most Overlooked Movies of the YearDespite cinema closures and many delays, there were many excellent films released this year. Here are some you probably missed—but really shouldn’t.Marlow Stern
opinionMARKETPLACE OF IDEASChet Hanks Joined Clubhouse. Then All Hell Broke Loose. The rapper-son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson joined the invite-only app. Like many talks on the elitist platform, it soon devolved into a messy exchange on race and privilege. Andrew Ricketts
opinionPOWER PLAYWhy Is Ava DuVernay Targeting Black Women? The acclaimed filmmaker, producer, and activist went after a Vogue staffer on Twitter and tagged her employer—echoing a curious episode involving the documentary “On the Record.”Cassie da Costa