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Aoki Lee Simmons Reveals If She Has Regrets Over Publicly Calling Out Her Dad Russell Simmons

Aoki Lee Simmons is looking back at calling out her dad Russell Simmons.

Back on Father’s Day, Kimora Lee Simmons and her two daughters Aoki, 21, and Ming, 23, called out the the 65-year-old Def Jam exec, accusing him of verbal abuse and erratic behavior. Kimora, 48, also accused her ex-husband of “threatening my kids’ lives.”

Russell then seemingly addressed his strained relationship with his two daughters, saying, “DEEPLY sorry for being frustrated and yelling.”

In a new interview, Aoki opened up about her decision to very publicly call out Russell.

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Russell Simmons Seemingly Apologizes to His Daughters Amid Family Feud & Allegations of Threatening His Kids' Lives

Russell Simmons is seemingly apologizing.

The 65-year-old Def Jam exec posted to his Instagram on Tuesday (June 20) following allegations from ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons and daughter Aoki Lee

Kimora made headlines after accusing her ex of “threatening my kids’ lives.” His kids also spoke out against him.

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Russell Simmons' Daughters Speak Out Against Him, Accuse Him of Verbal Abuse

Russell Simmons‘ strained relationship with his daughters Aoki Lee Simmons and Ming Lee Simmons was made public on Father’s Day.

The 65-year-old legendary music exec was accused of verbal abuse and erratic behavior by his ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons and their two daughters.

It all started when Ming shared a photo of her mom on her Instagram Stories on Sunday (June 19) and captioned it, “Happy Father’s Day.”

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John Legend, Chloe X Halle, & More Step Out to Honor Smokey Robinson & Berry Gordy at MusiCares 2023

The stars are stepping out to honor Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy!

John Legend along with Chloe X Halle attended the 2023 MusiCares to honor Smokey, 82, and Berry, 93, on Friday night (February 3) held at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles.

Other stars in attendance included Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Elton John, Sheryl Crow, Nancy Pelosi and husband Paul, Lionel Richie, Brandi Carlile, Jimmie Allen, Dionne Warwick, Mumford & Sons, Real Housewives of Potomac star and singer Candiace Dillard, Sebastian Yatra, Jordin Sparks, and Russell Simmons.

During the event, Smokey took to the stage to share an emotional tribute to his longtime friend and mentor Berry.

“In my life I’ve been blessed enough to get a few awards. But this one is really the most special to me because I’m getting this award with my very best friend in the world,” Smokey said, via Billboard. “I’m standing here tonight because when I first met this man, it was the beginning of my dream come true. I wanted to be a singer, to be in show business, write songs and make music. I never thought it would be possible for me from where I grew up. But he took me under his wing … I love you man. you are so precious.”

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Kimora Lee Simmons Responds to Lawsuit from Russell Simmons, Claims 'Extortion'

Kimora Lee Simmons is speaking out after her ex-husband Russell Simmons filed a lawsuit against her, claiming fraud and other charges.

Russell claims that he entered a business arrangement with Kimora and her current husband Tim Leissner in 2016. They joined his investment company Nu Horizons and Russell claims that couple “conspired” to fraudulently transfer millions of shares of an energy drink company to themselves. More charges were made against Tim. You can read everything in our previous post.

Now, Kimora‘s legal team is responding to the lawsuit.

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Russell Simmons Accuses Ex-Wife Kimora Lee Simmons of Fraud in New Lawsuit

Russell Simmons is accusing ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons of fraud.

The 63-year-old music producer filed a lawsuit against his ex-wife and her current husband Tim Leissner on Tuesday (May 18).

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Oprah Winfrey Says Russell Simmons Attempted to Pressure Her to Drop Out of Documentary

Oprah Winfrey was originally going to be an executive producer on an upcoming documentary about women who have accused Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct, but she has dropped out of the project.

The media mogul and former talk show host has pulled the movie from her slate at Apple over creative differences with the filmmakers.

Now, Oprah has revealed that Russell actually attempted to pressure her into exiting the project.

“He did reach out multiple times and attempted to pressure me,” Oprah told The New York Times. He told her that the woman at the center of the film was lying, but she says she still believed her, though there were some inconsistencies with her account.

“I told him directly in a phone call that I will not be pressured either into, or out of, backing this film,” she said. “I am only going to do what I believe to be the right thing.”

Oprah received some guidance from her friend, filmmaker Ava DuVernay.

“She’s got Simmons on one side pressuring her, and then she’s got a film on the other side that she doesn’t agree with,” Ava said. “So if she walks away from the film she seems like she’s caving to Simmons, and if she stays with the film then she’s putting her name on something that she feels doesn’t quite hit the mark.”