''Run's House'' is an American

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series that debuted on October 13, 2005. The series chronicles the family life of former Run–D.M.C.

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and hip-hop music pioneer

Joseph Simmons 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 and television personality. Simmons is one of the founding members of the influential hip hop group Ru ...

, also known as Rev Run.

Background

The series is about the family life of former Run–D.M.C.

and hip-hop music pioneer

, also known as Rev Run. Its theme song and show name are from the Run-D.M.C. album ''

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''. It was filmed in the Simmons family home in

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; the Simmons offices in

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; and the apartment shared by Joseph's daughters, Vanessa and Angela, in

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Cast

Joseph Simmons, Sr.

Joseph Ward Simmons (born November 14, 1964 in

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) is one of the founding members of hip-hop group Run–D.M.C. He is known as DJ Run, Joey Simmons or Rev Run, which is a play on his religious title. He is the youngest brother of artist Daniel Simmons, Jr. and

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co-founder

Russell Simmons Russell Wendell Simmons (born October 4, 1957) is an American entrepreneur, writer and record executive. He co-founded the hip-hop label Def Jam Recordings, and created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and Tantris. Simmons' ...

. He entered the hip hop scene as a DJ for

Kurtis Blow Kurtis Walker (born August 9, 1959), professionally known by his stage name Kurtis Blow, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record/film producer, b-boy, DJ, public speaker and minister. He is the first commercially successful rapper ...

. He assumed the alias "Son of Kurtis Blow", but later changed it to "Run". He became a reverend at Zoe Ministries, a controversial church that solicits monetary pledges for spiritual enlightenment. After that he changed his name to "Rev Run". they later reconnected. She is the mother of Diggy, Russy, Victoria Anne (Born September 26, 2006 - Died September 26, 2006) and Miley.

Justine Simmons

Justine is the wife of Joseph Simmons and mother of their four children, as well as stepmother to Joseph Simmons' three children from previous marriage to Vaughn. She sells a jewelry line called "Brown Sugar" that was featured on

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in 2007. She also appeared in the show

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Vanessa Simmons

Vanessa is an aspiring actress. She and her sister, Angela Simmons, are designers for the shoe brand ''Pastry''.About
Pastry Shoes In 2008, she secretly entered the Miss California USA pageant. She is in ''Boogie Town'' and the ensemble film ''Dysfunctional Friends''. She also starred in the 2014 web series, ''Mixed''. On February 13, 2014 Vanessa and boyfriend

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, son of actor

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, welcomed a baby girl, Ava Marie Jean.

Angela Simmons

Angela was the editor for ''Angela's Rundown'', a monthly mini magazine targeted for youths of ages 14–19 which covers teen topics, style, music, and fashion that was distributed within '' Word Up! (magazine)''. The magazine also features fashion tips and in-depth celebrity "ugly duckling" interviews. Both magazines ceased publication in April 2012. She attended

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for one year before dropping out to be a businesswoman. In October 2006 Angela was featured in Rapper Bow Wow

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for his single, ''

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''. On March 23, 2007, she launched ''Pastry Footwear'' with her older sister Vanessa, under their family's line of footwear named Run Athletics. The first product line released is the "Cake Collection", inspired by their favorite pastries. With sister Vanessa, she designs and runs the shoe brand. In late 2015, Angela made her solo designer debut with her own faux fur line called Foofi and Bella. As of 2016 she stars in the reality television program ''

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'', which she executive produces and stars in with

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. Other cast members include: TJ Mizell,

Kristinia DeBarge Kristinia Jamie DeBarge (; born March 8, 1990) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. DeBarge first appeared on national television in 2003 as a contestant on the ''American Idol'' spin-off, '' American Juniors''. In 2009, DeBarg ...

, Boogie Dash and Egypt Criss. In September 2016, she was engaged to Sutton Tennyson, and gave birth to a baby boy, Sutton Joseph Tennyson. In 2018, Tennyson and Simmons were no longer engaged. In November 2018, Sutton Tennyson was murdered in his driveway during a dispute.

Joseph "JoJo" Ward Simmons, Jr.

Jojo is the third oldest of the six children. He and wife, Tanice Amira have a daughter, Mia, born February 20, 2016. He also runs the record label Whos House Entertainment. As of 2021, he and Tanice welcomed a baby boy .

Daniel Dwayne "Diggy" Simmons III

Diggy released his first, mixtape ''The First Flight'' at midnight on December 2, 2009. His second mixtape, ''Airborne'' was released on September 10, 2010. Diggy was signed to

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on March 21, 2010 (on his fifteenth birthday). , he had appeared on singles by teen R&B singers

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and

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, and rapped on

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's single "Mrs. Right". In 2012, Diggy released his first studio album entitled, '' Unexpected Arrival'' under Atlantic Records. He is a cast member of the hit show Grown-ish.

Russell "Russy" Simmons II

Russy stars with his parents and younger sister, Miley on the shows ''Rev Runs Around the World'', which airs on the

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, and ''Rev Run's Sunday Suppers'' on the

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Victoria Anne Simmons

Victoria (born and died September 26, 2006) was four pounds, five ounces when she was delivered via

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. She died shortly after being born reportedly due to

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, a birth defect that caused her organs to grow outside her body. The Simmons family decided to allow camera crews to be in the hospital room as they broke the news to their children. They wanted to show viewers how, as a family, they dealt with the tragedy. Afterward, they went to a hearing to adopt Miley Justine Simmons.

Miley Justine Simmons

Miley was adopted. Shortly after the death of Victoria Anne Simmons, the family started adoption proceedings which were completed in September 2007. A month later, they were introduced to their daughter.

Syndication

Run's House aired on NickMom from October 2014 to September 27 2015, and aired on

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from August 1 to December 30 2016, And aired on

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(Formerly Centric) for a time

References

External links

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