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Russell Simmons Accuses Kimora Lee Simmons of Threatening to Cut Off Contact With Their Kids

The message follows Kimora’s recent claim that she is the full-time parent, ahead of a January 2026 trial over disputed Celsius shares.

Overview

  • In a Dec. 14 Threads post, Russell Simmons alleged Kimora Lee Simmons warned he would not speak to their children if he sued her, adding he paid her $50,000 a month for 20 years.
  • His comments responded to Kimora’s recent interviews in People and USA TODAY, where she said she does not really have relationships with her children’s fathers and that the kids are with her full time.
  • Kimora has also said her children are free to see their fathers at their discretion and credited a supportive “village” of friends and family.
  • Kimora has not publicly addressed Russell’s new claims, and outlets report her representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
  • A separate 2021 lawsuit over nearly 4 million Celsius shares remains active, with a trial scheduled for January 2026.