Joseph Simmons

Joseph Simmons
Simmons in 2000
Simmons in 2000
Background information
Birth nameJoseph Ward Simmons
Also known as
  • Run
  • Rev. Run
  • DJ Run
Born (1964-11-14) November 14, 1964 (age 59)
Queens, New York City, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • disc jockey
  • television personality
  • reverend
Formerly of

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 Run-DMC. He is also a practicing minister, known as Reverend Run.

He found new popularity in 2005 with his family's MTV reality show Run's House.