In a recent interview gaining viral attention on Thursday (December 7), Russell Simmons alleges that his ex-wife, Kimora Lee Simmons, founder of Baby Phat and a known model, stole funds amounting to $800 million to secure bail for her current husband.
In the candid conversation with Graham Bensinger, Simmons reflects on his past relationship, expressing a sense of disappointment. “I must’ve been a sh*t partner, from what I hear.” No. I was very generous and tried to be supportive. We were together 15 years, Kimora and I. And for eight years, we were married. And together for seven, before that. And then, I was best friends with Kimora throughout the entire raising of my children.”
Russell Simmons claims ex Kimora Lee Simmons stole $800M for new husband’s bail
— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) December 7, 2023
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Despite the initially harmonious narrative, Simmons reveals that the situation took a turn for the worse. “I tried to be flexible, and accommodating, and supportive. And sometimes, things don’t work out. You’ve seen the lawsuit. I had no choice. I think Jesus Christ, Lord Buddha, anybody would have sued. […] She gave what is now, today, based on the value of the stock, $ 800 million to the government illegally, and now I’m fighting to get my half of it back.”
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