Run's House is a scripted MTV "reality" series. It shows the family of rapper and hip-hop music pioneer Joseph Simmons a.k.a. "Reverend Run".
The theme song and show name are from the name of a song from the Run-D.M.C. album Tougher Than Leather. The reality show is executive produced by Sean "Diddy" Combs, Russell Simmons, Stan Lathan, Jason A. Carbone, Tony DiSanto, Mike Powers, and Elizabeth Gateley. It is filmed at Run's house at E Saddle River Rd in Saddle River, New Jersey, and occasionally in Manhattan where the Simmons offices are located. Vanessa and Angela also share an apartment in Manhattan.
Run's family
Reverend Run Father, Phat Farm executive, Minister and one-third of hip-hop group Run D.M.C. (born Nov. 14, 1964)
Justine Mother and Run's wife. Justine and Joseph married on June 25, 1994. She is a mother to Diggy and Russy, and step-mother to Vanessa, Angela, and Jojo. She is creating a jewelry line entitled "Brown Sugar" by Evelyn Simmons, named for her mother-in-law.
Vanessa Simmons The oldest daughter and oldest child. She is an aspiring actress and Ford Model. She was #82 in Maxim's of the "Hot 100" people in 2006. In March 2007, she was featured in a national Verizon commercial. On March 23, 2007, she launched Pastry Footwear with Angela under their family's Run Athletics shoewear. The first shoes are the Cake Collection inspired by their favorite pastries . She will graduate from St. John's University in Dec. '07 with a degree in Communications. She was recently cast as Lola on the CBS soap opera Guiding Light. (born 1983).
Angela Simmons Second daughter and second oldest. She graduated from the High School of Fashion Industries in the premiere episode. She is attending the Fashion Institute of Technology. She is executive editor of Word Up! magazine's subsidiary publication Angela's Rundown. Angela's Rundown is a monthly magazine targeting youths age 14-18 and cover teen issues, style, music, and fashion while offering fashion tips and in-depth celebrity interviews. She was featured in Bow Wow's video "Shortie Like Mine". On March 23, 2007, she launched Pastry Footwear with Vanessa under their family's Run Athletics shoewear. The first shoes are the Cake Collection inspired by their favorite pastries. (born 1986).
Joseph "Jojo" Simmons, Jr: The oldest son. He wants to become a rapper and producer. (born September 29, 1989).
Daniel "Diggy" Simmons He loves basketball, skateboarding and rapping. He is currently in the 7th grade. (born 1995).
Russell "Russy" Simmons, II The youngest child. He enjoys playing video games. He had some anger management issues surrounding his inability to win games played on his 'Game Boy'. (born 1997).
Victoria Anne Simmons Victoria was born on Sept 26, 2006. Victoria was four pounds, five ounces when she was delivered via C-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 this terrible tragedy.
Episode list
Season 1
Angela's Graduation
The Bird's and the Bee's
The Chicks Fly the Coop
Go for the Gold
Justine Diets & Angela Interns
Run's Family Vacation
Season 2
The second season of this show began airing on June 15, 2006. In March 2007, the show began in reruns on BET.
Baby Fever
A Healthy Heart
All Work and No Peace
Maximum Growth
Two Down and One to Grow
Anger Management
Downward Facing Dawg
Vegas Vacation
Rev's Fix It List
Rev Mom
Baby Back
Season 3
The third season of the show began on April 9, 2007 on MTV. The final episode of Season 3 aired on May 28, 2007.
Give Me Strength
Hangin' with Run
Weight a Minute
Sneaker Pimps & Mini Moguls
To Catch a Thief
Home Alone
Rev's Birthday Suit
Family Albums
Times Are Changin'
Season 4
Season 4 premired on Thursday October 25th, 2007 at 10PM PT on MTV.
JoJo's Graduation
Growing Up Is Hard to Do
Run's Manner House
When Diggy Met Brittney
Rappers Retreat
Camp Rev
Who's Your Daddy?
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