One the pioneers hip-hop, the co-founder Def Jam Records has had  looming over him for the past three years. It was reported that Simmons stepped down from his positions at all his businesses and  to take refuge from the scrutiny he was facing. Since then, an entire documentary detailing Simmons’ alleged ***ual advances, actions, and misconduct has been produced and premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival this past weekend. 

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The documentary entitled, On The Record, features  revealing their troubling experiences with the hip-hop mogul. The doc focuses on one  Russell Simmons’ accusers in Drew Dixon who claims that he had forcibly assaulted her while working for him as an A&R during the ’90s. Dixon also discussed her disappointment with . In an exclusive interview with USA Today, Dix revealed:

“The past 15 days have been traumatic. Definitely lots extra therapy sessions. Lots anxiety.”

Despite Oprah and AppleTV+’s withdrawal from participating in the production the documentary, the film received not one but two standing ovations from people in attendance at the Sundance Festival screening the movie. While reviews  On The Record, have been described as compellingly uncomfortable and infuriating, the film was well-received during all  its showings. 

Last year, the Oprah-produced , premiered at the festival and received high praise from critics until the doc was debunked as fictitious following some basic research.  

As right now, there isn’t a network providing the documentary with a platform for those wishing to watch On The Record. But if it continues to receive positive reviews during its private showings, eventually the doc will make its way to a ble network. 

Russell Simmons has denied all allegations made against him in regards to the documentary and those accusing him ***ual assault.