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March 24th, 2010
03:12 PM ET
Rev. Run's son gets a record deal testing captions Clearly the rap gene runs in the Simmons family. Daniel “Diggy” Simmons, son of Run-DMC co-founder Joseph “Rev. Run.” Simmons has landed himself a record deal. The 15-year-old signed with Atlantic Records a day after his birthday and told the New York Daily News that he scored the contract on his own.
"I worked for it all,” the younger Simmons told the paper. “My dad didn't shop me around at a label or anything." Diggy, his parents and siblings were the stars of the hit MTV show “Run’s House.” His uncle is music and fashion impresario Russell Simmons. The aspiring rapper used the Internet to create buzz for his rhymes and his sister took to the Web to blast critics who she believes have been trying to stir trouble between Diggy and their older brother JoJo who is also an aspiring musician. Bossip.com reported that after some tweeps took to Twitter to tease JoJo about his lack of success in the industry, sister Angela expressed her displeasure. “People need to stop trying to create a competition between my siblings,” the site reported she said. “Trust me if one of us make it we are all happy.”
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Hey Runs' out there. I luv watching your show and you are all so funny.
Luv all you.xxx
I hear you sister!!!! I believe that people who try to tear other people family apart don't value their own! You guys just keep doing what your doing and things will work out for each of you.
I am just impressed by the fact that he got his deal with out his uncle or Father!! U GO BOY!!! he will more then likely BLOW UP and be bigger then anyone in his family. BUT i think out of all the Simmions Children Russell Jr is the one to Watch!
Good Luck Dingy!!!!
2 b real...
many people consider me very talented. i think im pretty good too. you cant expect me to believe he got the contract all on his own. rev had some influence.
19/m/tx
Yes his dad didn't shop him around. Because everyone already knew who he was so he didn't need to bother.
Congratulations Diggy! – Much success on your record deal.
Ojays / eddie Levert are great and Gerald Levert was the bomb
I don't doubt that he may have talent, but what could he possibly rap about? More than likely he will churn out the same bubblegum rap as Lil Bow Wow and Kris Kross did in their earlier years. Idea: a remake of KK's "I Missed The Bus (But I Got A Ride In My Dad's Limo Arriving Early So I Got A Latte In the School Cafeteria)" I know, a bit longwinded, but the remix will be slamming!
I am happy for diggy. I'm proud of him!
Diggy, My husband and I watched your family's show all the time, I think you are great!!, Congratulations!! Keep positive, May God Bless you and your family and future endeavors in your career!!.
wow. all it takes to get signed these days is to be the son of a music industry insider (and former hip-hop star), and have your own reality show. at one time, i think it required something called talent. i hope the music industry's march to nothingness picks up the pace. long live underground hip-hop, and worthwhile music in general.
You go Diggy! Keep your head up and a big smile on your face. Atlantic Records will take care of you. (I used to work for WMG/WEA) Follow your dreams and the rest will come naturally .
look @ all you haters calling this gonna be.... have some faith in a youngster and appreciate the talent pool. ya'll know you ain't got none. sorry to those that actually have a record deal. I wasnt speaking to you. but you go on then little man. im sure your family is proud! dont listen to these haters. hold your head up.
lol. r u serious? i predict first album sales of around 12,000. once i read this i checked out some songs he had online. his flow is weak. lyrics even weaker. he sounds like a female rapper. kind of like da brat without the skills. hey may sell 20,000 since his dad will buy the first 10,000. str8 garbage. jojo sux too. i liked run dmc back in the day but runs lyrics are garbage too. hip hop is dead cuz real mc's arent heard or get deals but these 2 cornballs get deals. its a joke.
I dont get it, didnt they live in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in NJ and he went to private schools. Is going to college not done by celebrity kids. I am wondering how many of his classmates are getting record deals.
he is a child with talent, or some believe. Do not criticize or judge. You don't have to like his music, but my Mother taught me..IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING NICE TO SAY DON'T SAY IT AT ALL.
I person love Run DMC and Run's house. I think they are a shinining example of how you can make it and still have morals. Yes we all make mistakes, I'm not saying they are perfect but they are obviously a family who love and support one another. Go Diggy!!!
he should be in school trying to educate himself... i wish his parents would encourage that. he maybe talented, i just want him to have something more, but wish you all the best. best wishes diggs!
At 1st I was like WTF but I heard his demo songs on youtube and the boy is legit. search for diggy simmons first flight and checkout truth of me and make you mine, those 2 songs r guaranteed hits specially considering the crap thats out now. PS Jojo sucks!
I hope he gives us some real hip hop like his father instead of the garbage that plays on the radio. We need more youth to have hobbies like music and be creative outside the corporate box.
stay prayed up diggy listen to your sisters you win your hole fam wins GOD has truly blessed your family THANKS REV. RUN for getting saved you have been my idle from the time you started rapping i never missed a show when you came to bay area i live in hawaii run my own soulfood restaurant and love GOD thanks bro GOD BLESSED you and your fam c .c.
well done Diggy i hope all your dreams come the way you want it to.
First of all this is a baby and a young man that could be doing alot of negative things. I think its great what he has accomplished at 15. I wish some 15 year olds in my area would follow his lead so instead of bashng him with negative remarks and comments, praise this young man and wish him the best in his future endeavors. I havent heard him rap or nuthin but Im proud of him as a parent. Go Diggy!!!!!
GO HARD DIGGY!
For the haters that are claiming Diggy will flop, apparently you have never heard him rhyme cause the baby has serious skills. Look him up on YouTube!!
Do your thing, Diggy! Always believe in yourself.
This child is not ready
Well, good luck tiny boy.
BS his dad didn't shop him! You can't tell me that being Rev Run's son had NOTHING to do with it. Total crap.
People still listen to rap?
may u have much sucess.
I think diggy will do fine esp with his dad's help
diggy congrations never mine what people say the one's that are for you those are the one's you hear, the one's that are not thay are just heating. and it's all about your familyand sticking together
peace and blessings to you and your family and your record deal
He'll probably flop....look at all the Great's children...they don't do too well. RUN-DMC is the best!
I am proud of you. I watched the show and you and your family are blessed with talent. Good Luck
How do you know Diana? Are you his manager and lyric writer? NO!!! Leave him alone...
GO DIGGY!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS.. I think you and your family are great and may our LORD be with you.
This will be a flop.