Russell Simmons fired back at ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons after her recent comments on co-parenting, claiming she's using their daughters as leverage in a long-standing dispute. In a now-deleted Instagram post, the Def Jam co-founder detailed his financial support and alleged threats from Kimora. The drama highlights tensions in their post-divorce relationship.
Oh honey, the tea is scalding! Russell Simmons just couldn't let Kimora Lee Simmons' latest spill slide without serving his own piping hot response. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE last week, Kimora opened up about her role as the primary parent to all five of her children, admitting she "doesn't have a relationship" with any of their fathers—including Russell, Djimon Hounsou, and Tim Leissner. "Usually I would say that I co-parent okay, but the kids are with me full-time. I'm pretty much the primary parent," she told the outlet. "It's difficult... Guys are weird." 👀
Enter Russell, stage left, with a now-deleted Instagram rant that has the internet buzzing. The music mogul accused Kimora of painting an incomplete picture, boasting about his support: "I gave u 50,000 a month for 20 years. I was ur best/only friend. I'm the godfather to your other 3 kids, until one day you stole my stock." He claimed he's been "fighting for my kids love and my bread ever since," and dropped the bombshell that Kimora allegedly threatened him: "You threatened that if I sued you, I would never speak to my kids again." Russell wrapped it up with a classic, "There are two sides to every story."
The couple shares daughters Ming Lee, 24, and Aoki Lee, 22, and this isn't the first time co-parenting shade has flown. Back on Father's Day 2023, both girls publicly roasted Russell for his absence, with Aoki even sharing tense text exchanges. And let's not forget that viral podcast clip from June where Kimora bragged that Russell's appeal with the ladies was all thanks to her glow-up effect: "He gets so much p-word because of her," she recalled him confessing, before cheekily declaring, "That's right, and I'm glad you know that because you're my b***h."
Kimora's camp hasn't responded yet, but with accusations flying like confetti, one thing's clear: this family feud is far from over. So, is Russell playing the victim card, or is there more mess to unpack? Spill it in the comments! 🔥
