Kimora and Russell Simmons Feud Over Co-Parenting

Kimora Lee Simmons and her ex-husband Russell Simmons engaged in a heated public exchange on social media this week, reigniting tensions over their co-parenting of daughters Ming Lee Simmons, 25, and Aoki Lee Simmons, 23. The dispute erupted after Simmons, a fashion designer and former model, discussed her role as the primary caregiver for her children in a recent interview, prompting Russell to accuse her of blocking his access to their daughters and making other claims about their past.

In the interview with People magazine published earlier this month, Simmons described the challenges of raising her family largely on her own. "Usually I would say that I co-parent okay, but the kids are with me full time," she said. "I'm pretty much the primary parent. It's difficult, but I don't know sometimes what other people are thinking. Guys are weird." She emphasized her gratitude for being able to support her children independently, adding, "If I wasn't this person, I don't know if we would have made it or if we would be okay. It's been very important to me to be strong and self-reliant, and to constantly be growing."

Russell Simmons, the 68-year-old co-founder of Def Jam Recordings,...