Did Russell simmons ever rap or came out in one of the videos?

Yes, Russell Simmons has rapped and appeared in music videos. He was a co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, a hip-hop record label, and has been involved in the music industry for many years. He has rapped on several songs and appeared in music videos, including "The Message" by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, "It's Yours" by T La Rock and Jazzy Jay, and "I Need a Beat" by LL Cool J. Simmons has also appeared in music videos by other artists, such as Run-DMC, Public Enemy, and Beastie Boys.