Russell Simmons Host His 16th Annual “Art For Life” Charity Event In New York

Russell Simmons Host His 16th Annual “Art For Life”
 Charity Event In New York

Russell Simmons And Daughters 

BHR Hollywood Reports............A big celebration went down this weekend at the 16th annual “Art For Life” charity event in New York.

Russell Simmons‘ Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation reached its 20th anniversary and a classy crowd of celebrities came out for the occasion.

 Dressed in their best for the “Roaring ’20s” theme, there was no shortage of feathers, head
pieces, or white.

The event, hosted by Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation’s co-founders Russell Simmons, Danny Simmons and Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons, was emceed by Soledad O’Brien.

 

Angela Simmons 

 Angela Simmons and JoJo Simmons joined their uncles for the evening that honored Dave Chappelle, Michaela and Simon de Pury, Ava DuVernay and featured artist Wangechi Mutu.

Additional guests included James Lipton, Jason Binn, Jaslene Gonzalez, Bleona, DJ Kiss, LuAnn de Lesseps and Kevin Liles.

Russell Simmons arrived with his beautiful daughters, Aoki Lee and Ming Lee, on his arm.

Meanwhile, Angela Simmons looked head-to-toe fabulous in a Jovani Fashions custom dress and purple pumps.

She even accessorized with a cigarette holder prop.

Most importantly, funds were raised for arts in school and other programs that benefit children and emerging artists.