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Russell Simmons has launched a public attack against his ex-wife, Kimora Lee Simmons, claiming she refuses to let him see their children.
The music mogul alleges that Kimora Lee Simmons is using their kids as leverage to prevent him from pursuing legal action regarding a financial dispute.
The conflict intensified after Kimora Lee Simmons recently told People magazine that she has no relationship with Russell Simmons or her other former partners.
However, she described herself as the primary parent and noted that her children live with her full-time. She dismissed the behavior of her exes, simply stating, "Guys are weird."
Russell Simmons quickly responded on Instagram, offering a very different version of events.
He reminded his followers that he paid $50,000 a month in support for 20 years and claimed he acted as Kimora Lee Simmons' best friend for decades.
He further alleged that Kimora Lee Simmons "stole" his stock and threatened to cut off his access to their children if he filed a lawsuit against her.
This public spat follows years of documented tension between Russell Simmons and his daughters, Aoki Lee Simmons and Ming Lee Simmons.
During Father’s Day in 2023, both daughters criticized Russell Simmons for his absence.
Furthermore, Aoki Lee Simmons even shared screenshots of tense text messages to show the difficult nature of their relationship.
While Russell Simmons claims Kimora Lee Simmons is the gatekeeper, his daughters have previously indicated that their lack of contact stems from their own personal choices.
Kimora Lee Simmons has not yet released an official response to these latest accusations.
