Joseph Ward Simmons 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 Def Jam Records co-founder Russell Simmons. He entered the hip hop scene as a DJ for Kurtis Blow. 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 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 HSN in 2007.
Vanessa Simmons
Vanessa is an aspiring actress. She and her sister, Angela Simmons, are designers for the shoe brand Pastry. 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 Michael Wayans, son of actor Damon Wayans, 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! . The magazine also features fashion tips and in-depth celebrity "ugly duckling" interviews. Both magazines ceased publication in April 2012. She attended Fashion Institute of Technology for one year before dropping out to be a businesswoman. While dating rapper Bow Wow, she was featured in the music video for his single, Shortie Like Mine. 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 Growing Up Hip Hop, which she executive produces and stars in with Romeo Miller. Other cast members include: TJ Mizell, Kristinia DeBarge, 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 2019, he and Tanice Amira are now married
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 Atlantic Records on March 21, 2010., he had appeared on singles by teen R&B singers Jacob Latimore and Dionne Bromfield, and rapped on Mindless Behavior'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 Travel Channel, and Rev Run's Sunday Suppers on the Cooking Channel.
Victoria Anne Simmons
Victoria was four pounds, five ounces when she was delivered via caesarean section. She died shortly after being born reportedly due to omphalocele, 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.
