Russell Simmons has released a statement addressing the recent news that he has been ordered to pay $485,000 dollars a year in child support to his ex wife, Kimora Lee Simmons.
In the statement which Russell sent to Bossip, he says that he and Kimora have had a “pretty good partnership at sharing [time with our daughters],” and praises Kimora for bieng an “excellent mother.”
On the topic of the new agreement that Russell will only be able to see his daughters at pre-arranged and scheduled times, he had the following to say.
Like in all good partnerships, contracts are meant to protect the partners but are usually not the only way the partners work together. If I show up in L.A., where she now lives, unannounced, I can call up Kimora and she will most likely send them right over.” he said, adding “The same goes for [Kimora Lee] when she comes to New York.”
Russell then addressed the fact that all of the visits he has to his daughters will have to be supervised by both a nanny and a security person of Kimora’s choosing, saying that if the security presence made her feel comfortable then it was fine with him.
“Kimora travels with a security guard and a nanny. In the past, she’s gotten really nervous that I never travel with security,” he explained. “so if it makes her more comfortable to have her security and a nanny with us when I’m with my kids, that’s OK with me.”
As for the huge child support payments of $40,000 dollars a month, $20,000 for each of his two daughters Russell said he was happy to help finance his childrens lives.
“My kids live a tremendous life,” he said. “Their mother manages all of those luxuries and I’m happy to provide for that.”
June 28th, 2008 at 7:45 am
Well thats a good i idea, Russel simmons paying for his child support, but from my own point of view i feel kimora lee simmons, used “Russel Simmons” waited patiently for her to achieve what she wanted and then, disappeared to live her busy and wayward life have sex with who she wants and always late for photo shoot.
Reason is why would you have a male “Christopher” to arrange your wardrobe sometimes, a womans handbag and bedroom is so precious to them, so all she wanted was her freedom. Also why would you want a security to stay with your ex-husband to have his kids i think thats crazy and being a bitch.
July 1st, 2008 at 8:28 am
Russell you are a good person, you have many would dream to be in your shoes… and a tremendous dad, I must add. I’ve been a fan way back when. We choose in life what we want and who we want to be with. I, myself and many more don’t know your personal life not really. The media put so much out there and we as the gossip crackers we are, tend to add more to what is really not. I am sorry for the separation with you and Kimora, I only hope you found true happiness. I watch Kimora and I believe I may be wrong, I believe money got the best of her. she put so many people down. She put’s her self so high up as if no one can touch her. I truly believe she lost the best thing that ever happened to her. You Russell. if it wasn’t for you, she will not be where she is today. Everyone knows this. Again, I may be wrong but it seems she’s ready to really live it up now. Moving to LA. Meeting new people, Single I must add. She had her plan. I believe the love is still there on both ends. However, she’s not satified with the life that brought her where she is today. She wants more. Its wrong for her to have a nanny and security of her choice to go with you when your with your kids. You are DAD what is the problem, your not going to let any thing happen to your children. Your love for them are just as strong as her’s. She’s totally wrong. Also, I must add. I hope and pray those beautiful little girls don’t grow up and have the bad qualities of there mom. I am sure she has good one’s that’s what attracted Russell in the first place. However, things change, people change. I think Russell will be better off. He don’t need that in his life. He has his two little girls and his power that keeps in going and going. that’s all he really needs right now. He will be blessed with a better women God has in store for him. I pray for Kimora. God Bless.
January 31st, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Can you provide more information on this? take care