Russell Simmons is owning up to his mistakes after his daughters publicly called him out on Father’s Day.
“God is testing you a little bit, it’s ok, be strong. . . they are called growing pains,” the Def Jam Recordings co-founder began a lengthy message on Instagram Monday to Ming Lee Simmons, 23, and Aoki Lee Simmons, 20.
“As you know, we grow through adversity and struggle . . . you read my books and heard me preach your whole childhood,” he continued.
“Reach back to old lessons and remember to remember ‘smile and breathe’ ❤️ ‘smile and breathe’ . . . you are the watchers of this world . . . so let go . . . be at ease . . . God is driving and he is working on you ❤️.”
Russell, 65, then apologized, “DEEPLY sorry for being frustrated and yelling . . .but know this . . . there are no conditions . . . for sure i love you guys more than i love myself.”
Reps for Ming, Aoki and their mother, Kimora Lee Simmons, did not immediately return ’s request for comment on Russell’s mea culpa.
However, several people in the comments section let the former record executive know that he should not have shared his family drama with the world.
“This ain’t none of our business ❤️,” Fat Joe wrote.
“Family stuff should not be settled on the internet. The public doesn’t care about Russell or his family – y’all just love the drama. I pray for your healing. All of you. Period,” author Boyce Watkins added.
The family feud began on Father’s Day when Ming Lee posted a photo celebrating Kimora, 48, instead of her dad on the patriarchal holiday.
Russell then posted some cryptic messages on social media that alluded to him feeling slighted by his girls.
“Stop telling fathers they should have fought harder to see their children & start asking mothers why he had to fight at all,” a meme he shared on his Instagram Story Sunday read.
The entrepreneur then…
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