Amid her controversial relationship with a much-older man, an old clip resurfaced, showing Russell Simmons' daughter told her dad she would seek a sugar daddy because her allowance was not enough.
- April 8, 2024
AceShowbiz - 21-year-old Aoki Lee Simmons, daughter of Russell Simmons and Kimora Lee Simmons, has sparked online debate after she was spotted on a beach vacation with 65-year-old restaurateur Vittorio Assaf. Photographs of the couple kissing surfaced online, revealing a significant age difference.
While some social media users have defended Simmons' right to date whomever she chooses, others have expressed outrage, accusing her of being a "sugar baby." Amid the backlash, an old video clip has resurfaced, in which Simmons tells her father that she will find a sugar daddy if he doesn't increase her allowance.
Russell Simmons, who appeared shocked and concerned in the clip, responded by telling her that she "won't" do such a thing and reminded her that "God is watching."
Some commenters have expressed concern that Simmons may have kept her word while others have focused on Russell's own past controversies.
Russell Simmons has since shared a photo on Instagram with a message that some have interpreted as a response to his daughter's alleged relationship. "Love you always, I'm always waiting for any call any time," he wrote in the caption.
In the wake of the controversy, Aoki has previously stated on Instagram Live that she went to St. Barts with friends and avoided discussing Assaf's age. However, she confirmed their relationship in another video, calling him her "baby" and "boyfriend."
Clearly unbothered by the backlash over their 44-year age gap, she said she was "very happy." She added, "When I return home everybody who knows me will be getting a happier, more chilled-out version of me."
The age gap between Simmons and Assaf has drawn comparisons to her parents, who met when Kimora was 17 years old. Russell and Kimora have two daughters together, Aoki and 24-year-old Ming.
Aoki's rumored relationship has also raised questions about Russell's past behavior, as he is currently facing sexual assault lawsuits and is living in exile in Bali, Indonesia.
Amid the controversy, some fans have shown support for Russell Simmons, while others have criticized him for not reaching out to his daughter directly about the headlines.
