How Do You Feel About The Russell Simmons Family Drama?

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[@jaitakes3761]

I will say this... while I understand and don't disagree with the perspective of keeping family business in house, I don't feel like there's been enough empathy for Aoki. Everyone is focused on protecting the family image/RS but as a parent why would you drive your child to this point? Let's balance the perspective and talk about that. It should also be said that parents shouldn't pull their children into their disagreements and talk disparagingly about their co-parent to their children. Imagine sending someone to threaten your child in the middle of the night, making them feel unsafe. God forbid something happens to her then folks will be wishing she'd have spoken out. Normalize not protecting and keeping secrets for abusers. Also.. let's be real, he hasn't seen his children because he's hiding out in Bali to avoid catching a case in the US.

[@msatutude17]

Yes that "what happens in our house stay in our house" is toxic af. The girl was sobbing and showing text messages of abuse l. You telling me blood should allow that? Gtfoh

[@wyntasdream581]

I agree with everything stated....so true.

[@sidewest2778]

This the one!

[@Social_Pugatory]

This! Everybody’s ignoring Aoki’s experience of HER Dad. WHO BETTER TO JUDGE THE CHARACTER OF RUSSELL THAN HIS CHILDREN?! People that don’t know Russell or have experienced him as intimately as a daughter would, have a lot of negative opinions about Aoki and what she’s exposing (with receipts) but a lot of excuses and shit for Russell. This is just proving her point that her Dad is beloved and powerful and no matter how she had went about divulging this information she’d be gaslit and painted as the villain for calling out the abuse instead of the mf DOING THE ABUSING. Just assuming it’s a family disagreement and dismissing Aoki like she’s just some spoiled petulant child is ridiculous. And Russell IS in Bali avoiding the statutes and limitations of his years of abusing women in the industry so ain’t no sitting down and having shrooms unless they go to visit his fugitive ass in Bali. Did we forget about Drew Dixon and her doc on the abuse she experienced by the hands of Russell? Or did we forget so fast? We need fully informed people on the panel because they just gaslit tf out of this young woman and her experience of her father. This man is rich and protected and surrounded by hundreds of people feeding at his trough. Where else could she go but social media?!

[@amnick5994]

​@@Social_PugatoryBullshit she also said he was the best Dad in the world until the lawsuit happened.

[@JayCakeey]

I can relate to how she’s feeling about the truth behind how her dad shows up in her life versus how everyone in the public views him Some girls have toxic fathers, who they were so close to at one point in their life and once you become an adult, you get to see and make a choice, whether if you want to deal with them or not

[@saphire2214]

"Keep it in the house", "Keep it in the family" All popular sayings in black community households used to protect abusers and silence victims.

[@tball2688]

thats not always true, tell me whats the point of having outsiders INSIDE your family business? if its that nad, there are police, counselors and or doctors to help, whats the purpose of the opinion of an outsider (so they can agree with you and make you feel better)?

[@Social_Pugatory]

@@tball2688 It’s always true. That type of environment is fertile for abuse! Even if you’re unaware. If you don’t want the people who you love you to have a poor opinion of you. Don’t do shitty things to the people you love and be accountable to them when you mess up (including your children). Too often black households are run like a dictatorship where the father/mother are the head and any and everything they do is excused and justified and children have no say in how they are treated and loved as long as they have food and shelter. “Keep it in the house” is often used so guardians can avoid accountability because children or one of the most vulnerable and oppressed classes of Americans in this country. And when they grow up and speak up about it us as black folk are quick to dismiss them especially if they had food and shelter or some level of privilege. As if that’s all that’s required to be a good decent parent. As if you did them a favor. They didn’t ask to be born. They had no say in the matter; food and shelter is the bare minimum and I need my black folks to raise the bar for love in our households. The state penitentiaries will provide food and shelter too. That should be the benchmark for love and care.

[@jennifersanchez3982]

@@tball2688the point is to rip the mask that the family member has to the world why should she continue to protect her father and his image

[@tball2688]

@@jennifersanchez3982 who cares, why does that have to be the worlds business? Just excuse yourself from him and move on

[@tball2688]

@Joy Schmoe now that’s different? Now we have to go eye for an eye….

[@J2Ruto]

How is the victim being blamed and we are offer sympathy for the abuser? If you are in a situation where you are getting abused you just don't have to take it and suffer in silence by simply blocking the person. We all have story and truths that need to be told, tell it. You never know who is going through the same thing and could offer a hand or see an example of how to triumph over it.

[@gunsdown4497]

Russell Simmons Sues Ex-Wife Kimora Lee for Fraud and Allegedly Stealing Stocks to Pay Her New Husband's Bail Fees. Lee is currently married to Tim Leissner who pleaded guilty to money laundering in 2018, paying nearly $44 million to avoid jail time

[@alibravibe786]

Because he's RUSSELL SIMMONS just like Aoki said!!! The shit is SAD how people are still riding for him after this MF ran out the country to avoid SA CRIMINAL CHARGES!!!🤬

[@Atribecalledsuccess]

Offer a hand how ? She needs therapy not ig

[@ruebascu]

How do you know that what she's saying is true? Because she had a tantrum? Or because she conjured up some tears? No one would even know her, or her mom, if that man didn't work hard to put them where they are. Seems like another entitled brat

[@chafrajayfra32]

Just because we know of him doesn’t mean we really know him either. Don’t assume she wrong either because he’s rich and famous.

[@Gnj2017]

Stop comparing your situation to theirs . It’s obvious that man is abusive and you can tell they just couldn’t take it no more . The fact that they went public when they have been very private says a lot . I pray for them girls and mom

[@TC_The_Art_Of_Crafting_N_Shyt]

That phuckin part!

[@kesha9125]

Exactly they need CTG he plays devils advocate

[@jonathanwoods3968]

Abusive how?? You only really getting they side of the story

[@HJCOD]

@@jonathanwoods3968do u have emotional intelligence?

[@sakpase88]

Damn, now he labeled as an abuser 😳

[@dessmarie09]

I’m sorry but Jess and DJ Envy clearly didn’t listen or read this situation to it’s entirety. That’s how misinformation gets spread. Aoki has legitimate concerns about her fathers mental health, being the reason why she recorded the FaceTime because he’s turned verbally and emotionally abusive towards her, her sister and Kimora ever since he’s sued Kimora. This isn’t about them “exposing” him because he stopped giving his daughters money. This is about having a parent that will literally berate you because you won’t choose a side between the two parents, and the smoke and mirrors has to come to an end

[@jbrown7]

She’s clearly chose a side as kids usually do during these times and how his posting him on social media going to help his mental if she cared that much about it?

[@Social_Pugatory]

@@jbrown7 Because alleged mental illness does not give you the right to abuse, harass and berate your family and they have a right to put up boundaries and he’s ignored those boundaries constantly he’s pushed them to this point. This is a reality check that you can’t mistreat people and expect them to just stfu and deal with it because you’re Papa and family business. This is how (God forbid) family murder suicides happen because that toxic “what happens in this house stays in this house” mentality makes everyone miss the red flags of abuse before it gets to extremes.

[@iamSOUND]

exactly

[@eaglesbleedgreensuperbowl5623]

This is probably difficult for both parents which has affected the kids in the process. I don't think it's cool to blame RS or say he has mental health. Most family's have issue especially when the kids don't live with the Dad. Money clearly doesn't help it just clouds things.

[@UnknownRaiderGuy]

@@jbrown7You gotta do more research before speaking out brotha because if you did you would’ve known how all this started. And trust me if you really find out how this all started you wouldn’t of commented.

[@Just-Princess]

Aoki Simmons has a right to share that her father is being abusive towards her. If you don't want people to know you're abusive, don't be abusive. The way this is being discussed by Envy & Jess is concerning. It sounds very much like the victim is being blamed. We have no idea what she has endured as a result of Russell's behavior. Remember the audio is muted. She did that to protect her father.

[@alibravibe786]

PERIOD!!!!

[@ask7554]

They don't want to be canceled by a powerful man, however, they have to talk about the matter because it's in the public domain. They should have just offered no opinion and let the public speak, but then again, that probably still will get them canceled if they don't bring balance to the discussion and of course a skewed view in favor of Russell.

[@krissentiacharlery8154]

Very disappointing take from them

[@alibravibe786]

@ASK Russell is NOT that powerful anymore!!! If he was he would not be on the run in Bali from his SA charges he would be right here in the United States!!! His💰 is what made him powerful and he doesn't have it anymore.🤷🏾‍♀️

[@sakpase88]

Think if it wasn't for money, this wouldn't be a thing

[@ask7554]

The Breakfast Club commentary cannot be taken objectively because obviously they don't want to be canceled. Russell is STILL a powerful man - look at what he's doing to his own daughter in the industry. I feel the hurt of Kimora, Ming and Aoki but I hope they can all patch things up. Those young ladies are such good examples of celebrity children gone good. If you watched Kimora's show years ago, Aoki was always fiesty and would always speak her mind. For her to keep this that long says a lot. And as she said, she WAS the closest to her father and I think we all knew that. Ming was always a mommy's girl so it's no surprise she posted what she did on Father's day...but as Aoki said, Ming is quiet and doesn't bother and again, Ming has been like that from a child if you watched the show. Aoki basically came out to defend her mother and her sister and that's who she is. People may disagree with her method, but Aoki has always been open about mental health and she's clearly principled. We don't know how much the allegations against Russell factors into the fracture of their relationship either. Maybe he wanted public support from them, but their mom may have advised them to stay out of it. Look at what happened to Phylicia Rashad when she came out and supported Cosby. There are consequences and those girls are too young to have the shame of their Father compromise their future. If Russell wants that, he's really being unreasonable. Plus, he didn't hang around to prove his innocence so what do you want them to do? In any event, I hope these guys get past this, I'm sure the girls want a relationship with their father and Russell's ego is probably just hurt because the girls are being protective of their mother. Hopefully Rev Run gets involved. The Simmons children have been more inspirational than otherwise, so I hope this rift can heal quickly.

[@KeishaCharmaine]

Y’all been hit or miss forever but y’all been missing a lot lately. It’s a different type of psychological warfare when this man portrays an image that is vastly different than how he is perceived by the people who are supposed to know him best. I don’t think airing family business is necessary in every situation at all but I see the value in it this time.

[@MsRisse94]

The way they making excuses for Russell Simmons is very telling. ESPECIALLY Envy

[@jbrown7]

Do you know him? Do you know the daughter or ex wife? Or just forming opinions based off of gender

[@Social_Pugatory]

Exactly what has Envy done/said in private that he doesn’t want his kids to come out and speak about? 👀 Because he can’t have all the facts (which he usually doesn’t) and jump to this conclusion so fast. Somebody at breakfast club got a call to ether not cover this story or if they do paint Aoki as a spoiled petulant child. Imagine if they switched and Kimora was moving like this because the kids sided with with Russell? Oh the gold digging bitches and hoes she would be for harassing treating her children this way. There would be no “that’s still your mother”, “keep this in the house” talk. But Oh the hills people with die on to protect the reputation of powerful black men who eagerly abuse that power.

[@devin3955]

@@jbrown7Forming opinions based on the video and text evidence the daughter provided.

[@freetheworld2671]

@@devin3955 Did you know the mom went behind Russ back and withdrew over $200 million to give to her now ex convicted husband?

[@user-mv7kh5sv9z]

Y'all taking sides as if y'all know both sides of the story really well. And that "abuse" word is always enough to sway the argument in the female's favor...all the time. It works in court also.

[@aarontalksculture4946]

Sometimes parents do absolutely vile and manipulative things to their kids under the shield of being a parent. When you grow up and look at a parent as an equal and critically think about your upbringing, it may change your view on your childhood, especially if your parents are still acting vile. To whatever extent you have a public life it may be necessary to voice some things publicly so people understand why you behave in such a way. When we are young, parents are superheroes. When we grow up we can better see them for who they are. There are a lot of garbage people in the world so it makes sense that there are a lot of garbage parents.

[@eternallyrising1673]

Exactly 💯🤙🏾

[@msatutude17]

So true. My child's father put him thru alot gearing up and I empathize with him, and now we have a child and showing the same pattern. He refuses to get help and so I had to make a decision to distance my child bc I can't repeat keep the cycle going. I'm in therapy now. I think we all need to that have suffered from these parents! It's the only way

[@user-mv7kh5sv9z]

When you grow up, your parents are still not your equal even if you are a parent yourself. As a 40 yr old male with kids, my parents will never be my equal. The same way when my kids become grown, they won't be my equal either

[@eternallyrising1673]

@@user-mv7kh5sv9z disturbing limiting beliefs u got there

[@aarontalksculture4946]

@user-mv7kh5sv9z Full disagree. Growing up or becoming an adult does not make an equal. Life experience, critical thinking ability, knowledge, education, inquisitiveness. These are some of the tools that make an equal, greater or lesser person. Those who are lucky enough to have good and loving parents should look up to them in that sense, but if we can't equal or surpass our parents then we are doomed to dimish and fade as a human race. The goal should be at LEAST to be our parents equal. A deadbeat parent has no right to check an adult child. Producing children is not a skill, but being a good parent is. Far too many people don't care to develop the skill of parenting.

[@mariaantoinette3958]

She said Russell was harassing her friends and boyfriend. She literally was having panic attacks. She clearly was fed up.

[@gunsdown4497]

Russell Simmons Sues Ex-Wife Kimora Lee for Fraud and Allegedly Stealing Stocks to Pay Her New Husband's Bail Fees. Lee is currently married to Tim Leissner who pleaded guilty to money laundering in 2018, paying nearly $44 million to avoid jail time

[@vondongaming]

It's called lying dummy her husband was the theif but yall blaming russ

[@414caine]

Whoa

[@shondarenee3186]

🎯

[@shondarenee3186]

That poor child said she had to be put on emergency medication. He literally drove her to this. Driving her insane.

[@blgfxstudios]

"I don't believe in online family drama"...............proceeds to make an entire radio show segment on the family's drama......................online 👀

[@sheilae.9670]

Exactly! Make it make sense..smh

[@user-qm8hk9zb1p]

They put it out there for people to discuss

[@kesha9125]

Exactly and then show basis

[@shaliboyd3417]

Russell put it out first with the father's day post. I read the daughters post and my heart goes out to her.

[@t.r.s8138]

I don't see how I feel as if the daughter started it. the post she put up saying a happy father's day to her mom ,like her father has never been a part of her life at all. she even said out of her own mouth she thinks something mentally is wrong with him. and she knows the way the public looks at him is everything to him. but I feel really bad for her knowing she was going thru it behind closed doors due to him.

[@tiakasuckafreetip3265]

Thank youuuuuu

[@JasthePhilo]

@@t.r.s8138we don’t know her life from her perspective

[@Social_Pugatory]

@@JasthePhilo This part we don’t know her experience of her father all these years they kept everything on the hush. These children become adults and they speak out any way they can. We can listen and wait for more information but dismissing her own personal experiences of her daddy is vile.

[@antruss4843]

😮

[@RendelVision]

Woman in family environments should be safe as well. Just cause you married or a daughter don’t mean you have had peace and love. Let these woman have a voice

[@vondongaming]

She's not gonna have segg with u. U simp men like this beat the girl after all this cap

[@jaywashington7225]

You notice their voice got louder when the money got low. Don’t let that part go over your head.

[@DekuMight45]

You can have a voice without publicly embarrassing a parent. You don't need the internet to hear you.

[@thisneeds2besaid]

Woman = crazy 😝 I just sit back and watch (and stay out of the way) 🎉

[@ThePurplePillPerspective]

Have a voice in therapy. Speaking to social media is like talking to a vacuum.

[@marshajohnsoncopeland3397]

I'm really going to have to have Charlemagne be there or at least have Claudia fill in when he's not. it seemed as if neither Envy or Jess bothered to get the whole story. When in actuality Russell got aired out because he posted some cryptic crap in response to his oldest daughter's post on Father's Day. Well don't start none won't be none Russy when you're living on the run in Bali. Mama Kimora clapped back WITH the promise of receipts. AND what this child was saying was that Russell financially cut her and her sister off because they tried to stay out of what was happening between their parents as they should

[@selfmaderish4690]

I had some critical things to say to my father and I got no support from my brothers. Men stick together and they don’t care about right or wrong. A lot of kids need to confront their parents in a safe space

[@ruebascu]

Your brothers supported him because they knew you were wrong.

[@Social_Pugatory]

Sorry that happened to you but the breakfast club comments are NOT a safe place to begin to deal with that either. I’d turn my notifications off for my mental if I were you.

[@zenwithlynn]

Are you guys taking into account that Russell posted about Father's Day as well? He has accountability for the drama too. If they have been suffering for years, perhaps this was the breaking point for them to finally speak about their truth. Let's not forget this grown man had a whole relationship with Kimora when she was a child. Is he really a great man?

[@teresalopes5460]

Kimora wanted his success….. One was a gold digger hence the Gold was a old man who liked the child 🤷🏽‍♀️😅

[@alexprovence9379]

There is only one objective truth there is no such thing as my or your truth people need to stop the nonsense

[@zenwithlynn]

@@teresalopes5460 the key word that you said is "child." I am side eyeing her parents as well.

[@SonofAGunFrom410]

Russell Simmons has a history of "questionable" behavior to say the least. If half of the shit hes been accused of hos true then i have no problem with them making it public.

[@Gnj2017]

Yessss very questionable but I hate how everyone is focused on how the daughters went live but I don’t see ppl attacking him for being a shitty father . I hate that these famous men just because of their status everyone ignores their abusive side. Btw he even taunted her with the “I’m Russell who will be believe you “ and look he proved his point . What was the reason for DJ envy mentioning that he was a pioneer ? What that has to do smh man I feel bad for them girls . You can tell they are hurt

[@alexprovence9379]

If that’s the case he been doing wrong but it wasn’t no problem for them back then because the money was coming in that’s the disgusting part the especially women forget to mention

[@appobiri1484]

@@alexprovence9379 When money was coming everything was perfect

[@alexprovence9379]

@@Gnj2017 you forget that there mother mention that Russel was broke like three times what that has to do with being a good or bad person or father

[@Gnj2017]

@@alexprovence9379 honestly I think you should go back and listen . The mother explains exactly that . They were good till all those legal issues came down on them .

[@renewilson2540]

Emotional Abuse is criminal to me and STOP comparing this situation to Kirk Franklin situation, its NOT! This young woman cried the entire time, stating how she hated speaking on this but was tired of the mess!!!

[@DianeJefferson-bf8uv]

They really glazed over this young lady’s pain. Her dad seems toxic.

[@dangermauz754]

This is why I'm glad that more people are walking away from taking care of their evil parents. Parents are real quick in shaming their children with saying things like, "honor your mother and your father!" And, have the gall to expect their children to be silent. No.. parents should never provoke their children to anger. I hope that they do sever the relationship. Why are the victims always blamed for the damage the abuser has caused. In which, the damages have a lasting effect. I wish the ladies well.

[@user-mv7kh5sv9z]

Y'all taking sides as if y'all know both sides of the story really well. And that "abuse" word is always enough to sway the argument in the female's favor...all the time. It works in court also.

[@dangermauz754]

@@user-mv7kh5sv9z in case, you haven't figured it out yet. KZbin has a fuckin' comment section for almost every video. So, it gives us all a place to have CONVERSATIONS. Unfortunately, family dirt of celebs has been around for centuries. It's just not done the traditional ways of them writing it a autobiography like they used to. Other than that, please take your grievances to KZbin's HR. Because, we the public is gonna do us. KZbin needs our discourses.

[@jeweljones3618]

This started because the daughter said Happy Father’s Day to Kimora and not him.. then he posted that sign about fathers seeing their children

[@sherondahi11]

WHATTTTTT!? Why is no one leading with that major piece of info. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@missharmon6790]

@@sherondahi11 because they don’t want to be canceled by this “ powerful man “ 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@jbrown7]

@@missharmon6790 lol how would that get them cancelled? That actually helps him🤣🤣 and the man that’s cancelled, cancelling people wild

[@trishapalmer3816]

9:02 RUSSELL STARTED IT!!! Why did he post what he did? If he would have just ignored Ming's post, we wouldn't be talking about it! HE STARTED IT. All in his feelings.

[@onlyonejabari]

Why parents don't see that acts like this is TRAUMATIZING and will ALWAYS haunt us mentally. Even as adults. Parents use this as a reminder on what NOT TO DO. We don't know what he's dealing with mentally, but I want Russell to see a therapist or the necessary treatments that are needed.

[@elizabeththompson5503]

What type or kind of abuse should be exposed? Keeping family abuse hidden is toxic.

[@Theoriginalladyfee]

All I got from this is Russel is very powerful.

[@CHEREKA98]

Same. But who decides when he’s gonna lose that power and end up like Cosby and Kelly? 🤔

[@theinfamous47]

I have enough of my own drama, I didn't even notice.

[@kesha9125]

We’ll why comment 🙄obviously not to book and busy 😂

[@theinfamous47]

@@kesha9125 reading and comprehension is fundamental.

[@lolafairchild88]

They DID block him, he then began harassing their friends and significant others...

[@unrulysinner635]

People who don’t know the issue or heard what they said shouldn’t have a opinion about it Edit: strangers needs to stop telling people how they should/need to feel. You’re looking from the outside in and don’t know nothing

[@gavinrainey9399]

If people really follow other families business like this, a big reality check is needed

[@renewilson2540]

👀 One was being talked about.. but I don't believe that was the main case here.

[@laurent1163]

The more we stopped trying to forgive monsters and abused the victim the more they're going to win

[@MMAPhanatix]

Does Russell own the breakfast club? The way y’all are coping for him is questionable and disgusting

[@Mesh642003]

Seriously

[@thebraidfactory5276]

Exactly

[@milambo9276]

Disappointing...

[@mariaantoinette3958]

I thought Jess would have spoken up. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@ticiao]

Maybe there trying to look at the whole picture. In 2019 Djimon the actor said he hasn’t seen his son with Kimora in years something Is off with this whole situation.

[@antruss4843]

Despite any allegations they may have had against Russell Simmons, currently he is known for his humble demeanor and for being soft spoken. His daughter knew what she was trying to do when she shared those videos via social media.

[@kimberlyglover86]

I think that Aoki exposing Russell’s behavior was the right thing to do… I support Aoki and Ming ❤💯

[@thetravelgoods2760]

This podcast did exactly what I thought it would do .. blame the daughter who was at her wits end! Some parents need to b exposed however I do know what it feels like because my daughter said some awful things about me but my other children came to my defense and I’ve never looked at the other daughter the same! Still love her .

[@Malvo6820]

The family structure is not what it used to be, and a lot it's because of social media. Relationships, break ups, marriage. Everybody think they problems belong on social media, and that's far from the truth. You gotta maintain some type of privacy in your personal life.

[@marymotherofgod4861]

NARCISSTIC ppl when they cant take it put on u they attack the kids my son dealt with this bs it triggered me seeing this video so happy the gurls r college educated they don’t need no one kudos 💜🙏🙏🌺

[@VanessaElizabeta]

Did you guys listen to Aoki saying that Russell has used the fact that they DIDN’T want this drama to be public against them, further taunting them because he knows that they can’t do anything about it or expose him? No, you guys only see that Russell is a rich celebrity who you respect. The lack of empathy for this girl is disgusting me.

[@unclericky5850]

“What happens in this house, STAYS in this house”….that’s how normal people functional people operate

[@Khadijah459]

It's mostly how abusive people operate. Abuse loves secrecy

[@unclericky5850]

@@Khadijah459 nah, that’s just in your fucked up household. Sorry you had to go thru that tho

[@Khadijah459]

@@unclericky5850 No you're not, you are mad because I called you out. You are a manipulative individual I can tell from your responses Lol wish I could talk to your people that you want to stay silent

[@Khadijah459]

It's not about being NORMAL it's about being Mentally and Emotionally healthy and the black community in general is very unhealthy that's why they want everything a secret

[@user-uj5ne3qv1y]

Realistically she can't block him completely. He is the father. But she has said she has tried to set boundaries it's not working.

[@devin3955]

She did block him though lmao. He started dming her friends and peers to pass along messages.

[@floridaboykane]

I feel like a lotta people didn’t watch the whole video cuz to try n make it seem like kimora and Aoki just put the family business out there unprovoked ain’t been paying attention…Russ put out that post publicly making it seem like Kimora keeping him from his kids when in reality he did it to himself…everyone saying that the kids are spoiled and ungrateful, and Kimora wrong for putting they business out…Aoki wasn’t complaining about Russ wouldn’t give her money when she asked…she don’t like how he acts like hes there for them to the public when I’m reality hes not…on the real, we need to stop worrying bout his estrangement from his family and get back to focusing on why he in Bali and won’t come back😕

[@lolafairchild88]

STOP asking women to hide abuse, just don't be abusive. Ya'll are forgetting that Russ began dating Kimora when she was a sophomore....in HIGHSCHOOL! Or, Ya'll just didn't care because of who he is.... I'm sure it was therapeutic to take the mask off of a beloved character!

[@glennvaughn413]

Believe all women, especially when they cry. Yeah yeah. I've gone through this I know other men who went through this, and it destroy everything Saying no is not abuse

[@devin3955]

Calling your daughters and ex bitches and cunts is though. Contacting there friends because your daughters have blocked you to pass along foul messages is abusive. You didn’t even listen to the daughters story lmao

[@WeMatter247]

…. When Russell had the bag, Kimora was quiet as kept…. All of a sudden now you wanna expose someone 🙄… She rich too… 🙄 why she complaining? There’s people out here with REAL problems…. Ain’t nobody care about a whining millionaire 🙄🙄🙄…

[@UncleBoogieTX]

Jess kind of still putting her dad biz out. Given they both are adults telling the world they did shrooms together, opens up social media to express their opinions even about that. Y’all know how the internet get down. 😶

[@nicole4779]

I’m so happy reading these comments. My people will not be bamboozled. There was absolutely NO support for Aoiki or Ming by DJ Envy & Jess. They are the kids in this situation and I believe them

[@asdffdsa898]

They are daughters siding with the mother.

[@monicajackson6535]

Its not about money. What makes them think that Russell would accept help. You all talk from what you would do but the girl said she tried to not say anything for a very long time. She now felt like she had to speak out, because things were going to far.

[@Cjax504]

Trying to protect a “family image” is the reason so many families sweep SA on relatives under the rug. ☠️

[@IntheKeyofMyHeart]

Y’all can’t even relate to this situation commenting….Kimora out here asking for Child Support for her kids at 20…. And y’all can’t even get child support from your baby daddy from your child’s birth 🙄🙄😂😂 No y’all can’t understand honestly 😂😂😂😂

[@cheer8520258]

I’ve never been in a situation like the girls are in with their dad, so can’t said what’d I’d do. But I pray for their healing and each parent, whatever that looks like for them.

[@robynp8743]

Envy speaking from having good parents, I would never myself. But witnessed bad parenting. Russ started, so he put it out there first, they responded.

[@michaelmitchell7350]

His daughter is a Harvard Graduate why she asking her pops for money.

[@tawananewton7629]

There's nothing wrong with her father helping her the way he went about it is ridiculous come on now if we can all get our parents support and we're still doing what we need to do to achieve I dreamed why not it ain't like he ain't got it to ask how he act was just unacceptable.

[@rachelderenoncourt3881]

I have family members who put everything on social media but they be lying and straight capping!!! It’s not always about me but the interactions between family members is often nuanced with historical dysfunction. Others just don’t know and don’t need to know.

[@SolarLove7]

It doesn’t matter how any of us feel, he’s not our father and we are not his children

[@Social_Pugatory]

💯 Who better to comment or judge Russell than the people who know him in private, the real Russell away from the glitz and glamour and cameras.

[@omgsaintchris]

Every caller that thought that those women were right for "outing" Russell like that, basically proves what Envy and Jess was saying. Basically, they wanted to destroy him. Like Envy said, if he's that toxic, block him and don't deal with him like that. At the end of the day, that's still your dad! I don't care what beef I had with either of my parents or siblings, I love them and therefore destroying them is not even a thought that crosses my mind!!

[@BLACKG.O.A.T.S]

Damn, Not one person brought up the Fact THAT HE FLED THE COUNTRY 😂 YEARS AGO & Is LITERALLY PHYSICALLY NOT THERE AND CUT THEM OFF KNOWING HIS BUSINESS WAS GOING DOWN 🤷🏽‍♀️. I’m here for GIRLS PERIOD! #MetooMovement had EVERYBODY SCRAMBLING 😂

[@devin3955]

Expecting critical thinking from these people might be too much I fear

[@Poloralph713]

Everybody got something to say about these people, but what y'all house look like? Let's normalize minding our business and dealing with our own trauma the same way we have energy for others.

[@R3DD3Y3.]

Aoki is facing mental illness and breakfast club is poking fun at her is crazy smfh

[@unclericky5850]

I would NEVER put my family business out in public….the people that run to air out family business in public are usually the problem

[@abrinker79]

Yep wanting confirmation

[@kesha9125]

And this is how abuse goes unreported. Family can be abusers too. Say things like this prevents a child from vc abuse physical sexually and emotionally

[@unclericky5850]

@@kesha9125 no, that’s YOUR fucked up family….sorry you had to go thru that tho

[@devin3955]

@@unclericky5850You aren’t very intelligent

[@kesha9125]

@@unclericky5850 no sir that most of the families in this dam country. That’s why children get abused sorry to burst you bubble with your ignorant a$$. I’m a child advocate and a clinical social worker with a masters degree. Which means I’ve done the research. On children and child abuse this is not a game dummy google it and it you want to go further go on google scholar. The fact the you acting like this doesn’t exist is why it does and the secrets you want to keep why?! What do you have to hide?! Come out the closet with all your secrets. Bye ✌🏾

[@eternallyrising1673]

How are you not mad at this man’s opinion that his daughter doesn’t need to go to school? That’s disgusting and dripping in misogyny

[@Awillii]

They missed the point. It’s important to go public with things for your own safety. No need to suffer in silence like Kim Poter did. Envy is so simple minded.

[@JN-ub3zk]

Every family has their problems and goes through pain. Nobody is perfect. There are a lot more problems in the world than to be caring about Russell Simmons. Just pray for this family.

[@SNOOPYSNOOP1A]

THAT'S THERE BUSINESS & NOT OURS, PERIOD 💯💯

[@judon4908]

I do understand how putting things out on social media can be therapeutic in certain circumstances if a person is otherwise not being heard by anyone but that's not the case here; her mom is on her side so the world doesn't need to know.

[@MrsIkonwa]

I feel for Aoki n Kimora. Men can be nasty after a breakup. Maybe this will make Russell look inwards

[@MrSlimm1976]

I’m sorry their commentary on this issue was soooo far off . They talking about the kids embarrassing Russell he did that to himself years ago when he left the country to avoid r@@pe charges … it’s about the kids period

[@km55111]

All these people saying its okay to put family business online is insane. We dont know details on this so either side can be guilty but all of them are wrong for putting private business online!

[@misschoklate2012]

Jess seems like a woman who would disrespect her parents . I would never disrespect my parents no matter what and especially on social media .

[@emj970]

Y’all completely missed the mark on this one. Where is Charla and Claudia? That man is toxic and needs to be held accountable. Y’all sweeping this under the rug as “family business” perpetuates the cycle and proves Russels point. SMH!

[@wendybennett5243]

Exactly I said the same thing...smh🙄🙄

[@tashamasters6003]

Kimora stole money from Russell to bail her husband out of tax fraud. Then Russell felt like no one stuck up for him when he got me too. They both seem bitter. He's probably mad and taking it out on the kids. They both seem like they handling things poorly

[@tiffanifloyd1552]

💯💯💯

[@ticiao]

It wasn’t tax fraud is was 200 million from investors. And she did use the money in Russell and her name smh to get her husband off. And Djimon had issues seeing the son him and Kimora have together he talk to TMZ about it in 2019 so she is not innocent.

[@tiffanifloyd1552]

@@ticiao Exactly!!

[@alibravibe786]

Stop lying😂Kimora was found not guilty in COURT!!!! But go awf!!!! Yea the fact that her husband had that case going on definitely makes it look suspicious but they went to court and showed RECEIPTS that Russell faked himself!!!

[@Erniepotts]

it wasn’t a criminal case it was civil. She won the case bc she was a signer on the acct. She admitted to the transfer of funds in her counter suit.

[@kimberlyglover86]

Russell shouldn’t have been calling her friends and boyfriend.. it’s not fair… if he has issues with Kimora he should take it up with her..

[@nairobikenya_]

Not sure why these men are being protected. If you are an ass of the parent then thats just what it is!😊 The fact that Russell said no one will believe the women and here we are........

[@gunsdown4497]

Watch all the women blame him....women stop putting stuff in your kids head because that money aint coming in nomore

[@larnoralacey9339]

That girl problem is with how he talks to her. Why you callin yo daughter all type of shit and screaming on her.

[@gunsdown4497]

​@Larnora Lacey when did he scream at her the video was on mute so you lying...

[@gunsdown4497]

​@Ptah𓁰Amun𓁩Ra𓁜 did you kno the mom Russell Simmons Sues Ex-Wife Kimora Lee for Fraud and Allegedly Stealing Stocks to Pay Her New Husband's Bail Fees. Lee is currently married to Tim Leissner who pleaded guilty to money laundering in 2018, paying nearly $44 million to avoid jail time

[@CamronSmiles125]

The caller ☎️ Chloe 🫶🏿was 💯% right !!💪🏿💪🏿

[@dream-nk5xv]

But maybe these men really ain't shit but everyone puts them on a pedestal when these so call dads ain't shit so why spare them if the parent don't care for the child

[@jomccollins]

Wait… so Jess forgot the reasons she publicly went in on her own father when saying Aoki was shouldn’t be posting this about Russ? Make it make sense.

[@gtnelson121]

Ya know at the end of the day their will always be three sides to the story. We kind of don’t know what all has been said or done! I hope it all gets sorted out.

[@WiseAilbhean]

Envy sounds like my 90yr relatives when they answer the phone or hear a knock on the door 🤣

[@kinggod3022]

Parents should parent kids and prepare them for this mean world. It's cool to give them things but you can't over spoil them and not help them understand why you make certain decisions so they want feel lost and get emotional over something that can be worked out. Parents threating their kids all the time, especially when they disrespect them or even when they put themselves in situation that could hurt themselves. How many parents out there get mad when they kid jump off some and be about to hurt themselves, like if you don't get your ass down, I'm about to knock you out 🤣

[@averageamericangirl6819]

Y’all are gaslighting the mess out of the ladies. They said over and over that the dad was not there. How can you get him help when he is scared to come into the country. Y’all are wrong for that

[@wendybennett5243]

Exactly

[@TriplomatX]

As a black man, it hurts seeing a mogul family like the Simmons are in financial crisis. People like Russell Simmons was one many of us modelled ourselfs off of. Especially with him fleeing the country the minute drama came his way. Reminds me of the Boondocks episode Riches to Rags x1,000 it seems.

[@jodib2222]

Some people didn’t even know about this until you’ll posted this. I am one of them. So now I am going to go look and see.

[@senghor]

It's funny how they all run to social media to cry ...

[@Rico513]

I'm with the 2nd caller. Dude is right. Keep it in house unless there is something criminal happening or if there is major mental/emotional abuse happening, abuse that is factual and not just a lie being used for selfish reasons. Once you hit send, the family's life can be changed for ever. THE ENTIRE family. Not just one or two people. Using Social Media like this should be the absolutely last resort

[@traceytracey3756]

Your comment is an oxymoron. Either you keep it in house or contact the police only if it is criminal, not emotional.

[@kosajenkins7963]

I feel that family business should be kept at home. The world doesn't need to know your business instead of seeking stranger's opinions, seek counseling and professional help. What is weird is that Aoki and Russ have posted loving conversations on tiktok. I feel that celebrities are very narcissistic

[@mcinmiltwn]

"When your so used to privilege, equality feels like oppression." Spoiled and entitled!

[@michaelcarr4332]

This is the issue with putting your business on Social Media. We the ppl have no idea what the truth is because we weren’t apart of the issues. So we are left to make things up and pick sides.

[@alcproduction7855]

Should have 10000 like on your comment

[@carmeliaballoulamilandou4117]

Can we talk about why all this came about, Russell and Kimora had a good relationship before, the new husband scammed them him by using Kimora out of 3 millions shares of the drink Celsius valued at $100/share, he trusted Kimora and signed some bunch of papers without asking questions, the guy lost over $300 millions that's why is mad

[@tball2688]

if this is the case, i need to hear from the other kids

[@seaberry11]

Russell Simmons is Russell Simmons…he runs the conversation. You can’t talk to him, he has the court of public opinion, so what should this child do? She’s obviously tried, she’s showed her proof. I just pray for the best, and hope people stop talking like this child is wrong. Russ went to social media playing victim and got called out for it. They didn’t just attack this man.

[@Brandonforever21608]

Man why do people put intimate details about their personal lives on social media? 1. It allows people you don't know and probably don't like into your business 2. It invites opinions that may make you feel worse. 3. Why not just call your family/friends and talk it out? 4. It invites gossip and drama 5. It makes you look crazy, desperate, petty, needy, unstable and everything else Ya'll get the point lol. Get off the internet and learn how to deal with problems appropriately.

[@simplytina5627]

Umm Envy you need to stop! No Ming didn’t have to write happy Father’s Day publicly to her mother. But isn’t Russell Simmons a grown ass man. He didn’t have to sub them back. He tried to insinuate that Kimora convinced the girls to not deal with him. So she has the right to be like no! Your bitter about the law troubles you have with the mom and taking it out on the kids

[@urdezire6]

That man has been taking public shots at Kimora for YEARS and she and the girls have remained quiet. You calling your children to call their mother names is some extra shit. It is abusive behavior. Don’t ask for privacy now after years of public accusations, attacks and harassment to the mother and using the children to hurt their mother. Nonsense.

[@chrisssy9016]

I agree with bfast club. That stuff is not our business. Social media is made up of so many different people.Those who have been hurt and their only advice is for you to stay hurt. Real healing looks and feels a whole other way than what these people are telling you. When you experience life, you grow and become wiser. Some opinions are just hurt people choosing to stay hurt. My point, everyone goes through something. None of the people on social media has answers. Deal with your hurt ans family drama off social media. ❤

[@ogriss412]

There’s a time and place for most things being public isn’t one of them keep things in house. Hurry up back CTG

[@ellesouthernbelle5655]

It's a reason why she is not close to her father! Continue to speak your Truth Aoki!!!!!

[@everybodyknowsamike1840]

It’s privileged kids who aren’t talent and frustrated that the doors they want to open aren’t. Alleging abuse saying “he’s buying himself flowers and saying they’re from me” lol are you serious. Playing a video of your dad on mute is sick

[@kingcook1485]

It's funny how we see the tears when the money stops and you spoiled kids and spoiled ex housewives have to make it on your own now...Like Russell said what did you go to college for??? You graduated from Harvard just to say you did?, but let's not forget about who's hard work put her into that Harvard seat..And for kimora you got some nerve getting all the money you got from your divorce and child support and still got your hand out when Russell is no longer financially tied to adults, let him live his best life now. So what, everyone can spend Russell'😮s money but him???, foh....

[@ask7554]

You are so off base...this literally has nothing to do with the whole drama.

[@aprylnicole2518]

It started from Ming Lee posting her mom a Happy Father's Day post. Russell then posted his message...