The End of an Era

March 26th, 2008

It was only a matter of time. Kimora Lee Simmons filed for divorce from Russell Simmons on Tuesday, reports People. The couple, who married in 1998, publicly separated a year ago.

In court papers, Kimora, 32, cites irreconcilable differences and asks for legal and physical custody of the couple’s two daughters, Ming, 8, and Aoki, 5. She requests that Simmons, 50, get “reasonable child visitation … to be accompanied at all times by the children’s nanny and security personnel.

Well, good for her. Russell helped make her a fabulous mogulette. Now she can marry Djimon and have all his babies.

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Bro Jay said on March 26th, 2008

I thought they were already divorce and i’m pretty
sure Russell alway’s travel with security,and will have a nanny i don’t think that was even a
question. But you know what, as much as I like
Kamora without Russell she would not be in the position she’s in.I hope they are at a good place with one in other.

unknown said on March 27th, 2008

Oh brother…”officially”…please…that %* couldn’t wait…sluts already got a bun in the oven…lets all have some silence for her new man…he going to need prayer to last with this hoochie…

Angela said on March 27th, 2008

Okay, “Unknown” what is your real problem?? Jealousy?? Kimora and Russell seperated amicably (just in case you don’t know what that means - on friendly terms). Seeing that they had been seperated for a year - divorce was the only other thing to do. They both have moved on in their lives with different mates who all - from what I’ve read - get along quite nicely. The children get along well with their parents’ companions. Kimora did have help in establishing her Baby Phat line from Russell - but and intelligent person knows she made Baby Phat what it is today. So, she is by far no “slut”!! A great business woman - Oh hell yes!!!

NOWAY said on March 27th, 2008

If it weren’t for Russel Simmons, Kimora would be no where. She married him, similiar to why that woman married an old Paul McCartney-FOR THE MONEY!
There wasn’t any true love involved. And for those folks who say that they are splitting amicably, well that’s BULL! If their split is so friendly, THEN WHY IS THIS WOMAN FIGHTING FOR SOLE CUSTODY OF THE CHILDREN, AND ONLY ALLOWING RUSSELL SECURED VISITS WITH HIS OWN CHILDREN? What’s up with that? Kimoras is evil.

NOWAY said on March 27th, 2008

Why does BET never post my remarks?

Felicia said on March 27th, 2008

Seeing that Kimora was only 17 when Russell started pursuing her, I have no sympathy for him. Besides he has a new girlfriend too. He helped give Kimora street credibility but she came up with the idea for the fashion lines. She was already famous as a model and even he said that she was able to talk to people that he never would have been able to talk to. The only issue I have with Kimora is how much she charges but her shoes/purses are not real leather and if you get her jewelry wet you might as well trash it.

Deitre said on March 27th, 2008

And she didn’t ask for sole custody she asked for primary custody, which most mothers have. So stop being a hater NOWAY.

tangie said on March 27th, 2008

once a whor always a whor like he really needs supervised visits she better think because if it wasnt for russell where would she be? on thr run way not ceo of babyphat.. ungrateful

lovemetender said on March 27th, 2008

what does whor mean?

LC said on March 27th, 2008

I think Kimora & Russell simply grew apart, I mean their is an 18 yr difference, and they are at other stages in their lives. I do however think that without the help and guidance from Russell early own in their professional and personal relationship, Kimora would still be a model, not a mogul. Russell was well established in hip hop and in fashion before getting together. But the thing that really bothers me, is that Kimora is asking for sole legal & physical custody, and Russell only has monitored visition, that’s not only wrong, but it’s selfish. I don’t think Kimora would like it if she were told when, where, & how to go about caring for her own children, and it’s not fair to the children. That doesn’t sound to amicable….

SHAMMIE said on March 27th, 2008

I KNEW THAT WAS COMING IT WAS LONG OVERDUE, SHE GOT WITH HIM, HE MADE HER AND SHE SPLIT AFTER SHE WAS ESTABLISHED. TYPICALL MONEY HUNGRY FEMALE.

Tee Tee said on March 27th, 2008

Now kimora need to stop Russell made her who she os at least she can do is let him share custody the man really didn’t need her she needed him. now she with this new dude. what is she gonna do to him???????????

TOSHA said on March 27th, 2008

FAIRTALES DOESN’T HAVE HAPPY ENDING..THIS WAS JUST A FAIRTALES RELATIONSHIP TO BEGIN WITH…I WISH BOTH THE BEST..

neisha said on March 27th, 2008

you guys lok so perfect gether it should have neva evea been a brake up but any ways kamora lee u r my idol ir eally want be like you real i want be that big model nd fashion desiner i love your show living in a fab lane yall kids adorable but anyawyz just stopping by to say that thank you

Meka said on March 27th, 2008

At first i was really diggin her but now that there not together she shouldn’t make things difficult for there children by making them have supervised visits with there own father the man who made her what she is today with his money and his fame she would have never dated him in the first place.SO GUYS LISTEN JUST BECAUSE THEY HAVE A PRETTY FACE AND A SMALL WAIST IT AINT ALL ITS CRACKED UP TO BE.

Row said on March 27th, 2008

What is all the hating for? For all of you who have something bad to say about them are supporting them by buying their products.How many of you are wearing Babyphat clothes,carrying a Babyphat purse,or wearing shoes? So what they are divorcing, the bottom line is the children. As long as they well taken care by both parents and are shown lots of love that’s all that matters. People divorce every day.Kimora and Russell are people just like me and you.Remember Kimora was already modeling when she meet Russell. She already had started her career, Russell just helped furhter it along. I think Kimora is a good business woman. Well, if you don’t know anything about being in business for yourself you wouldn’t know about this.

JR said on March 27th, 2008

Hey, don’t get it twisted. This girl was a successful young model when Russell met her and being business minded as she is she probably would’ve done great without Russell. But Russell made it come at a quicker pace so give her credit where credit is due. She made her own money, her clothing line is doing better than Russell’s and she had already made a name for herself.Plus isn’t the guys obligation to love his wife in his own way. Even if it meant giving her dough and starting her up in the corporate world. UHMMM!Something to think about guys!!

dimples said on March 27th, 2008

In my opinion if they wasn’t getting along then they done the right thing by getting a divorce.Yes Russell did help her start off her career,but she done the rest and I’m proud of her and any strong black/white(anybody really)person. Russell is a strong man and I’m pretty much sure he’ll find another(young) lady friend.Go Kimora I ain’t mad at cha.

Sandra Allen said on March 27th, 2008

SHE SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN HER DIVORCE FIRST BEFORE GETTING PREGNANT BY DJMON..RUSSELL SIMMONS MADE HER A VERY RICH WHOREMONGER?????

Queenie said on March 27th, 2008

I think it’s a shame they divorced period. Although, I thought they divorced a while back. Anywho, she was working for Chanel at 13 so she had a piece of change pre-Russell. Sometimes people just grow apart, at least they can still be friends. However, I was wondering about the nanny and security part. Was that because of who the girls are or is there another reason?

BERNADETTE said on March 27th, 2008

THAT’S GOOD THAT THEY ARE SPLITTING UP BECAUSE THAT’S MORE FUN FOR THE OTHER LADIES,AND MEN(VICE
VERSE)YOU TO ARE MY IDOL.WHEN YOU DIVORCE COME AND SEE ME RUSSELL.BY, THE WAY THE PERFUME IS GARBAGE KIMORA!!!!!!

BERNADETTE said on March 27th, 2008

give it up kimora

DEE THE DIVA said on March 27th, 2008

EVERYDAY THERE ARE PEOPLE THAT GET MARRIED FOR OTHER REASONS THAN JUST LOVE.
NOW WE ALL MAY NOT AGREE WITH THAT, HOWEVER THAT IS JUST THE WAY IT IS.
KIMORA DID HAVE A CAREER AS A MODEL, HOWEVER RUSSEL GAVE HER THAT BOOST TO WHERE SHE IS NOW WITH HER BABY PHAT LINE AS WELL AS HER JEWELERY LINE.
TO GET TO THE TOPIC OF THE CHILDREN SHE IS THE PRIMARY CARETAKER OF HER TWO BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS.
HOWEVER WHAT SHE IS ASKING FOR IS COURT ORDERED CUSTODIAL PARENTING.
I AM SURE RUSSELL HAS SECURITY FOR HIMSELF WHEN HE IS OUT AND ABOUT SO WHY WOULDN’T HE HAVE THE SAME FOR HIS CHILDREN? DUH…………………
I THINK KIMORA IS A LITTLE OVER THE TOP WITH THIS HOWEVER RUSSELL KNEW HOW SHE WAS WHEN HE MARRIED HER.
THERE IS NO CHOICE FOR THEMOTHER THAN TO GET A DIVORCE, THEY BOTH ARE INVOLVED WITHOTHER PEOPL, KIMORA SHOWS WHAT SHE HAS BEEN DOING SHE IS PREGNANT……………………………..
MOVING RIGHT ALONG ISMY OPINION, JUST DO RIGHT BY THE CHILDREN.

Minister said on March 27th, 2008

God hates divorce! It is time out for our selfishness. Most of us are so focused on
what we want that we couldn’t care less
what God wants. God wants Godly men and women
to come together in HOLY matrimony and have
Godly children. That is how we can change the
world for the better. Look at this situation
from the children’s eyes and you begin to see
how tragic this really is. Now we have two more
beautiful children out there who think it is
O.K. to divorce just because’I FEEL LIKE IT’.
What happened to ‘TILL DEATH DO US PART’or’FOR
BETTER OR WORSE’. I bet these children would
trade the money to have their parents back together. What would you do?

Starlisa B said on March 27th, 2008

OH man I always thought they would get back together they were my favorite hollywood couple.

queen said on March 27th, 2008

i think its a good move … you have to close doors in order to open new ones… no need to drag it out…just cut your loses and move russell… and true he has a new woman …but all of the security and nannies arent called for kimora … let the man be a father dont start with the not picking …is the security and nannies to keep the new woman away from the children,..hummmm

SUPAMA said on March 28th, 2008

Come on now!!!! Russell,like many other men who date and marry these girls young, think that they can keep them in check forever. After the WOW factor has left the young ladies, its time to move on to something hotter and younger. He should have known this day was coming. She got I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, now HE knows what that means!!!

Mrs. B said on March 28th, 2008

LIKE EVERYONE ELSE, I THOUGHT THEY WERE ALREADY DIVORCED TOO! ALSO, I AM NOT UNDERSTANDING WHERE THE NANNY AND SECURITY IS COMING FROM. I JUST HOPE THE KIDS DON’T GET CAUGHT UP IN A NASTY DIVORCE BECAUSE OF WHAT THEIR PARENTS ARE GOING THROUGH. TRUE KIMORA WAS A MODEL BEFORE SHE MET RUSSELL BUT RUSSELL IS THE REASON FOR HER SUCCESS. LIKE SNOOP TOLD HIS WIFE,SHANTE “USE ME LIKE KIMORA USED RUSSELL”.

IF THE SPLIT IS AMICABLY WHERE IS THE NANNY AND SECURITY COMING FROM. DID SHE NOT JUST THROW RUSSELL A BDAY PARTY WHEN HE TURNED 50 Y/O?
I THOUGHT THEY WHERE GETTING ALONG SO WELL.
OH WELL, LIKE I SAID, I HOPE THOSE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS DON’T GET CAUGHT UP IN A MESSY DIVORCE.

unknown said on March 28th, 2008

@Angela

Of course they separated amicably (the fact that you thought that word was so clever was very condescending and insulting to all the readers on this board) she got what she wanted. What is there to be upset about? Again. Nothing.

unknown said on March 28th, 2008

“What is all the hating for? For all of you who have something bad to say about them are supporting them by buying their products.How many of you are wearing Babyphat clothes,carrying a Babyphat purse,or wearing shoes?”

You couldn’t pay me to where Baby Phat. IT LOOKS CHEAP AND TACKY JUST LIKE KIMORA.

Mrs. Reed said on March 28th, 2008

IF ANYONE EVER WATCHED KIMORA’S SHOW THEY WOULD KNOW THAT HER GIRLS HAVE ALWAYS HAD A THE SAME NANNY. IN ORDER FOR CHILD VISITS TO BE SUREVISED, YOU NEED A SOCIAL WORKER APPOINTED BY THE COURT. HER (KIMORA) VISITS MAY BE FOR THE COMFORT AND THE PROTECTION OF THEIR CHILDREN.
ITS ALL SPECULATION AND OPINIONS NONE OF US REALLY KNOW WHATS GOING ON.

ANN said on March 28th, 2008

kimora ain’t nothing, and i mean ain’t, i’ve never cared for her and although she was a model when russell met her, he was the one who helped her build herself up to what and who she is today, i don’t support her show, clothe’s or anything she touche’s, however their daughter’s are beautiful and i wish russell the absolute best, she never loved him from the beginning, but he’s moved on as well so good for the both of them

justright1 said on March 28th, 2008

None of us know what’s been going on in their marriage or their seperation. Like another reader said before - people get divorced all the time and they’re just like you and me… Kimora can “ask” for the moon in her divorce papers - doesn’t mean it’ll be granted. Maybe she was upset when she wrote that and was just acting out against Russell. Who knows? Its up to the judge to decide all. Its a shame how celebs have all their business in the street and don’t have any privacy. We shouldn’t even know what’s in her divorce papers to comment on in the first place. That’s their business.

niya said on March 28th, 2008

U is so wierd why would u break up with Your husband?

niya said on March 28th, 2008

I like ur cloths Im wearing ur outfit right know

Michelle said on March 28th, 2008

All the people who are saying she’s wrong he been moved on and y’all need to do the same. He had his girlfriend on Run’s House a long time ago.

HASANI said on March 28th, 2008

WHO CARES? THERE ARE FAR TOO MANY MORE IMPORTANT THINGS GOING ON IN THE WORLD AT THIS TIME TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT WHO RUSSELL AND KIMORA ARE SLEEPING OR NOT SLEEPING WITH. AT THE END OF THE DAY THEY ARE BOTH STILL FILTHY RICH REGARDLESS!

glORIA said on March 29th, 2008

B I T C H !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

glORIA said on March 29th, 2008

Let that be a lesson to the rest of your black brothers who make it big and forget about Annie Mae’ That Golddigging B I T C H !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

glORIA said on March 29th, 2008

True that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mzadie said on March 29th, 2008

Alot of you have nothing worthwhile to say and CAN’T SPELL WORTH S**T. And spelling in “Ebonics” is not cute….

Anyway, Kimora is selfish and over arrogant, but that’s her business. I don’t care for her, she is fake. She only has the admiration and respect she has from the black community due to her relationship with Russell. And her ugly, ghetto fashions are cheap-looking and over-priced. So whoever is bragging about wearing them…needs to STOP!!! All you’re doing is helping her feed her kids and buy more bling, won’t she reduce the prices and help some of you feed yours!

She simply caught a break, knows how to play the game and plays it well….she’d step on anyone to win it.

But PLEASE people LEARN TO SPELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mzadie said on March 29th, 2008

BTW, what gives her the right to dictate that Russell’s visits be “accompanied” (which means supervised by us little people). Maybe in the midst of her “fabulosity” and head-swell she forgot that he’s their father and has as much right to make decisions as she does. SHE IS JUST TOOOOOO MUCH!!!

show nalej allah said on March 30th, 2008

Who cares?? The thing that got me is y does this man have to see his children under supervision?? That’s foul.

kcc said on March 30th, 2008

I cannot stand this woman. I heard her bragging about how much money she makes and that people are always hating in her. She used him to get what she wanted and now she’s gone.

Judah said on March 31st, 2008

“Hollywood” is very powerful and many times my brothers and sisters cant see the forest for the trees. There are many relationships that are established just for the sake of fame, popularity, and money. This one is no different. They never were a real couple! Just because you see two people together at events and taking pictures mean nothing! Jay-Z and a certain young lady come to mind…… The whole purpose is to keep the #1 consumer consuming! Right on Mzadie!! Stay woke!!!!

mollie said on March 31st, 2008

Why this man can’t spend time with his children alone. Something is wrong with this picture. Girl please find a man your own age so you two can grow old together.

TRUTH,, i am a girl said on March 31st, 2008

Sad! I hate divorce and couples that should not have been together!

bware said on April 1st, 2008

She needs to stop being a diva and remember that she married money!

Yep..its me! said on April 1st, 2008

Russell made her!
She Nasty!

Tangie said on April 1st, 2008

I feel for the children. We often as parents do thing becz what we fell but forget about the feelings of our children. so before you marry make sure its a life time based on the life of the person(s) involved. Remember! We all must answer to god in the end.

Spinner said on April 1st, 2008

Kimora..do something bout that FAT A** neck of yours!

bunz said on April 1st, 2008

kimora i luv you but having supervision from the nanny & security while russel is wit his kids might b a bit too much,unless the security is there for russel b/c those rugrats are spoiled

ImMaStar said on April 9th, 2008

um, didn’t russell tell kimora she was too old 4 him?

Andile Tenza said on July 11th, 2008

Russell Simmons is a trully incredible brotha who has worked very hard for what he has and has built an empire, Kimora is beautiful and also hard working, sure he helped get to ehre she is but she is also a smrat woman who has business savvy and they looked good together, I am sad that they broke up, Djimon is one ugly brotha!!! nevertheless I wish them the best in their all their endevours!


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