Joseph "Run" Simmons, known professionally as Rev. Run, is a pioneering figure in hip-hop as a founding member of the influential group Run-DMC. Emerging from Hollis, Queens, in the early 1980s, Run-DMC revolutionized the genre with their fusion of rap and rock, producing iconic tracks like "Walk This Way" and "It's Tricky." Their groundbreaking style and cultural impact earned them a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Beyond music, Rev. Run has embraced his role as a minister and television personality, notably starring in the reality series "Run's House," which offered an intimate look into his family life. His enduring influence continues to resonate across music and popular culture.