Russell Simmons Explains Child Support, Calls Kimora 'An Excellent Mother'

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Published: Friday - June 27, 2008
Words by Allen Starbury

Russell Simmons (Photo: Getty Images)

After news broke about the amount Russell Simmons will have to pay monthly child support of $40,000 to his ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons, the hip-hop pioneer decided to speak out about it and seems to be ok with the arrangement.

In a statement sent to Bossip.com, Russ addressed several topics regarding his daughters. The one most people were surprised about is the money.

"My kids live a tremendous life," he said. "They do have lots of security, nannies, educators, special programs, travel, chefs, on and on. Their mother manages all of those luxuries and I'm happy to provide for that."

And despite court documents stating he'd have supervised visits, he explained that it's just a percaution because he doesn't travel with security like his ex.

"I've also seen a lot about people reading into the supervised visits stipulation. Kimora travels with a security guard and a nanny. In the past, she's gotten really nervous that I never travel with security, so if it makes her more comfortable to have her security and a nanny with us when I'm with my kid. That's OK with me," he said.

While it has been played out in the media as if the ex-couple are bitter over the divorce and custody of their children, Russell downplayed all the speculation, and even complimented Kimora on being a good mother.

"The fact is, we've had a pretty good partnership at sharing the girls in the past," Russell explained. "There have been a few bumps in the road, and those bumps have led us to negotiate a minimum amount of time I'm guaranteed to see my kids ...

"I want to say Kimora is a excellent mother and is doing a great job with them," he later concluded.

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COMMENTS (9)

Dozer Says:
Tuesday - July 1, 2008 at 7:10pm

Booya is dead on point. Russ is responsible for this broad's career. If it wasn't for Tyra Banks introducing her to him Kimora would be just another broke ass model (just like Hoops when she shot down Flava Flav. Now where is that broad these days?). He still loves her but she don't give a damn about his fitted-hat wearing ass. And now she's dating Djimon Hounsou. That nigga sitting over there with his feet up. His friends come over and be like "damn nigga, nice pad." Djimon then responds: "Russel paid for this..." Word to the wise: Freez your sperm, get snipped, adopt. HOV

SWRidin Says:
Tuesday - July 1, 2008 at 2:04am

Russel you're getting what you deserve you punk. I doubt that pussy was worth 40+Gz a month. Sucka! Also Kimora is a ugly hoe. I see her show in the guide but I never tune into that life in the flab lame bullshit. Fuck her and babyfat.

b Says:
Monday - June 30, 2008 at 3:22pm

i think she got his balls in a fuckin nutcracker..

najeeba Says:
Monday - June 30, 2008 at 2:41pm

She get on my nerves!

Icecold Says:
Saturday - June 28, 2008 at 11:59pm

I have viewed his X wife on T.V... In my opinion homegirl is a bit too flash minded. I personally don't like the way that she carries herself. She is too loud and pushee. Over wellingly controlling. I don't care how much cash she has. She is just not my cup off tea.Out spoken women are a turn off too me.Women with flash are a turn off with me.If you have the cash just keep it on the downlow. Blend in with everyone else and you will have a even greater life around common people and people with cash.

Larunda Says:
Saturday - June 28, 2008 at 11:37am

PEOPLE ARE FORGETTING SHE WAS A MODEL BEFORE SHE MEET HIM!! HE MAY HAVE BROUGHT THE IDEA OF BABY PHAT TO THE TABLE BUT SHE MAINTAINS HER OWN MOGUL STATUS, SHE HAS TALENT FAR BEYOND RUSSELL. WHO CARES IF HE'S HURT HE SHOULD HAVE NEVER CHEATED!! AND IF HE WANNA PAY HER THAT'S HIS BUSINESS

Booya Says:
Saturday - June 28, 2008 at 9:09am

No but she's an excellent gold digga tho. This woman did not only put him on child support, but he's paying alimony as well. He's responsible for getting her career going. Face it, she's a gold digga and if he can't see that, then it's no wonder she's playing him. He's making weak excuses for a broad who don't give a damn about him. This man is really hurt, don't get it twisted now. There is no way justifing him paying her child support when he's still involved with his children & made arrangements on the side. Plus she's paid. Kimora got enough bread to put him on child support paid it for him. Let's not 4get the up keep of her house and new cars. C'mon Russell. This b*tch need to be called out for being triflin. But you don't seem to mind. You rather settle for this. So in the end, everyone is happy I guess!!!

Original Df-Dubb Says:
Friday - June 27, 2008 at 8:06pm

CLAYTON U ARE RIGHT ON POINT HOMIE. RUSS, YOU & THAT OL FAKE AZZ PREACHER BROTHER OF YOURS SHOULD GET TOGETHER, DRINK 2 BOTTLES EACH OF WILD IRISH ROSE, SMOKE PACK AFTER PACK OF KOOL FILTER KINGS & WATCH DOCUMENTARY AFTER DOCUMENTARY OF FILMS ON PEARL HARBOR & THE VIETNAM WAR! GET AMPED UP & GO AFTER THAT DAMN CHINK WITH A BAT!!! RUSS YOU CREATED THAT SHRIMP FRIED RICE EATIN MONSTER, REAL MEN LET NO ONE...AND I MEAN NO ONE TELL THEM WHEN THEY CAN & CAN'T SEE THEIR CHILDREN. I DON'T DOUBT RUSS IS A GREAT DAD, BUT WE ONLY LIVE ONCE & I THINK THAT THE FRUITCAKE RUSS & HIS FAKE AZZ PREACHER BROTHER HAVE WORKED TOO DAMN HARD TO COME UP ONLY TO LET THE "LAST SAMURAI" HUMILIATE THEIR FAMILY NAME.

Clayton Says:
Friday - June 27, 2008 at 5:00pm

Forget visiting those kids, he needs to try to get those draws again while he's visiting. Oh wait, if they have sex, Kimora's bodyguard and a nanny have to be present. Don't do it Russ, she'll probably try to fuck your ass with a big rubber dildo just to further embarrass you in front of the bodyguard and the nanny. She'll put that shit on Xtube.com dog; I've seen shit like that. That's what Pimp C meant by, "dick-in-the-booty Russell". Kimora likes to fuck Russell's ass.