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Wendy Williams’ Official Health Report Revealed

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Everyone knows that Wendy Williams hasn’t been doing well.

But sadly, it looks like things are only getting worse for her.

Did Sabrina Morrissey Lie About Wendy Williams’ Health Condition? 

Reportedly, her mental and physical state have started going downhill super fast recently.

And there’s no way you won’t be shocked when you hear about all the terrible things that she’s been going through.

We knew that things were bad when Wendy was forced to cancel her daytime talk show, The Wendy Williams Show, back in 2022.

But nobody could’ve predicted just how quickly her health would spiral in just a few short years after that. 

In November 2024, PEOPLE obtained documents from a lawsuit that Wendy’s guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, filed. 

In it, she claimed that Wendy had become “cognitively impaired, permanently disabled and legally incapacitated.”

Her update came as a shock to a lot of people who had no idea that things had gotten so bad for Wendy. 

In early 2024, she stepped out of the limelight to focus on her health, and we haven’t really seen her much since. 

But I don’t think anyone thought that her condition had reached the point where she would become 100% dependent on those surrounding her. 

Insider Reveals Wendy Williams Is Doing Well Amid Sabrina’s Claims 

And there are some people who still don’t believe that is actually the case, and they are questioning if Sabrina is telling the truth. 

A family insider recently told the Daily Mail that Wendy was doing well.

They claimed: “’She is more clear now than she’s ever been throughout the guardianship, which is a problem for some.”

Who would that be a problem for?

Well, there are rumors brewing in the dark corners of the web that Wendy’s guardian is benefitting from the situation of having to look after Wendy’s estate and wealth.

So, by that line of thinking, the less well the former talk show host is, the more control Sabrina would have over her life.

Sabrina Morrissey’s Lawsuit Against A&E 

The guardian is currently involved in a serious legal battle against A&E, the parent company of Lifetime, which produced the docuseries called Where is Wendy Williams?

A report by Global News revealed that in her filing against them, Sabrina made the allegation that the producers of the docuseries cruelly benefited from Wendy’s situation.

The lawsuit claimed that they took advantage of Wendy’s “cognitive and physical decline by creating and publishing a documentary at a time when she was highly vulnerable and incapable of consenting to be filmed.”

Sabrina’s attorneys also alleged that the production team even intentionally manipulated and provoked Wendy to trigger strong emotional reactions to get embarrassing footage.

A&E later filed a counterclaim against Sabrina. 

They accused her of misusing her position as a guardian to silence criticism of her controversial and failed administration of Wendy’s guardianship.

Is Sabrina Taking Advantage Of Wendy Williams’ Health Condition To Benefit Herself?

So, is there a chance that Sabrina was just making Wendy’s condition sound worse than it was in her lawsuit because it worked in her favor?

It’s a theory that some internet sleuths are debating.

Because some people thought that Wendy was slowly making her way back into the spotlight.

USA Today reported on a story about how in August 2024, Wendy was spotted at a health products shop in New Jersey.

It was the first time she’d been seen in public since the news of her dementia diagnosis came out at the start of the year. 

A lot of us took it as a good sign that she was starting to feel better.

Then, a couple months later, Wendy had an interview with the Daily Mail, and she kind of sounded like her usual self in it. 

She told the outlet that she was ‘doing really good.’

She also said: “The documentary sucked. I understand that it is up for an award now. Everything is going really well.”

Wendy Williams Speaks Out About Diddy 

The TV personality even dished on current celebrity gossip. 

In the Daily Mail interview, she said that the Diddy investigation was a long time coming.

Wendy described the CCTV footage of Diddy harming his ex Cassie in 2016 as being ‘horrific.’

And she asked: “How many more times? How many people? How many more women? It’s just so horrible.”

I don’t know, I think it seems a little strange that Wendy would then be in as bad a state as her guardian claimed that she was, just a few weeks after the interview.

Wendy Williams’ Diagnosis Revealed 

But I guess Wendy is very unwell.

She has a whole bunch of illnesses.

Her most recent diagnosis came out in February when her care team released a statement saying that she was suffering from frontotemporal dementia, or FTD.

According to PR Newswire, the statement read that a lot of people had speculated about Wendy’s condition, especially when she began to lose words, act erratically at times, and have difficulty understanding financial transactions.

An article by the Mayo Clinic explained that depending on which part of the brain FTD affects, a person could go through personality changes, like acting unstable, being distant, or behaving inappropriately. 

Doctor Speaks Out About Wendy Williams’ Illness

For a report they did about FTD, TODAY interviewed Dr. Sami Barmada, an associate professor of neurology.

He talked about the illness that both Wendy and Bruce Willis suffer from.

Dr. Sami said that a lot of people think that someone with dementia just has problems with memory and Alzheimer’s disease.

But with FTD, a person might not necessarily have issues remembering things. 

He explained: “It affects how people behave, how they interact with others and how they speak.”

Wendy Williams’ Health Problems 

The sad thing is that Wendy was already dealing with a number of other health problems before she even got this most recent diagnosis. 

In 2018, Wendy took a three-week hiatus from The Wendy Williams Show because of her challenges with Graves’ disease.

Her rep told TODAY that she’d never had to miss a day of work before, but her health needed to come first. 

They said that she’d been openly dealing with the disease for years.

It’s an autoimmune condition that affects the thyroid gland. 

Some of the symptoms include sweating, anxiety, weight loss, hair loss, trouble sleeping, bulging eyes and an increased heart rate, according to Cleveland Clinic. 

When some of her viewers started commenting on the changes in her eyes, Wendy chose to talk about it on her show.

She shared that Graves’ disease squeezes the muscles behind the eyeballs, and it would even cause her eyeballs to twitch sometimes. 

On top of all this, Wendy also has another condition called Lymphoedema.

This means that parts of her body can swell up.

In Where is Wendy Williams?, the documentary’s crew caught moments of Wendy struggling with the condition. 

In one episode, Wendy cried out in pain and confessed that it hurt too much for her to stand anymore. 

The docuseries also included shots of her swollen and discolored feet. 

How Wendy Williams’ Health Challenges Have Affected Her And Work

As hard a worker as she was, Wendy’s health issues started to affect her ability to work. 

She needed to take more time off work in 2019 to focus on getting better.

And then, in 2020, she had to do the same. 

The TV host even fainted live on the air back in 2017. 

During the Halloween episode of the show, she was dressed as the Statue of Liberty when all of a sudden, she began to shake.

She lost her words and then collapsed onto the floor. 

Amazingly, after regaining consciousness, Wendy got back in front of the cameras and finished the episode, which shows just how dedicated she was to her career.

Unfortunately, she reached the point where her mind and body just couldn’t cope with working anymore. 

In February 2022, it was announced that the 13th season of her show would be the last one, and her slot would be taken over by Sherri Shepherd. 

Wendy Williams Opens Up About Drug Addiction 

Wendy has been pretty open about some of the other challenges she’s had to deal with in her life that also affected her health. 

She’s spoken about her addiction to substances. 

In a jaw-dropping interview she did with Entertainment Tonight, Wendy revealed that early on in her career, she had a big problem with a well-known, powdery white substance. 

She shared that she was a functioning addict. 

She would report to work on time.

All of her coworkers and even her bosses reportedly knew what she was taking.

But because of the success she was having, they let her keep her job.

Wendy said: “I would grab my headphones and arrogantly walk into the studio and dare them to fire me because I was making ratings.“

Wendy Williams Admits To Drinking Problem

The TV personality also admitted that she had a drinking problem, too. 

In an episode of Where Is Wendy Williams?, her son, Kevin Hunter Jr., said that his mom had been diagnosed with dementia that’d been brought on by her excessive drinking. 

He claimed: “They basically said that because she was drinking so much, it was starting to affect her headspace and her brain.”

It’s honestly so sad that Wendy has to go through all this. 

Hopefully, what her guardian said about her most recent health update was an exaggeration, and Wendy isn’t doing as badly as she claimed.

But what do you guys think?

Will Wendy ever be able to work again?

Do you think that she is surrounded by people who have her best interests at heart?

Let me know in the comments below.

Why Shemar Moore Won’t Marry His Baby Mama Jesiree 

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Marriage isn’t for everyone, and Shemar Moore made that loud and clear in a recent interview.

After becoming a father for the first time at the age of 53, people assumed that it was something that he would at least consider.

But it turns out that there are no wedding bells on the horizon for him. 

Shemar Moore Becomes A Father At Age 53 

And wait until you hear why he won’t be putting a ring on his baby mama’s finger, because it’s seriously wild.

Shemar welcomed his daughter with Jesiree Dizon in 2023. 

They named her Frankie.

The couple had been dating for about three years before she came along. 

Obviously, a lot of couples traditionally get married before they have a child together, but that’s changed over the years. 

There are a few different reasons why people are choosing to have babies and stay unmarried, but it seems like some are more acceptable than others.

Shemar Moore Calls Baby Mother Jesiree His ‘Partner In Crime’

Shemar gave his reasons in an interview with PEOPLE.

Though he called Jesiree his ‘partner in crime’, he told the outlet that marriage just wasn’t in the cards for him.

He explained that he didn’t have a good role model for marriage in his life when he was growing up. 

His parents weren’t a good representation of a happy marriage, and he claimed that nobody in his life was.

Then he talked about another issue he had with the concept of tying the knot.

Apparently, when he was younger he spoke to his mom about getting a prenup.

He told her that he felt like if two people were in love and they each thought that the other was the most amazing person in the world, then signing a prenup would suggest that they didn’t trust each other.

He went on to say: “It’s just like tomorrow’s not guaranteed, but Jesiree, I’ll give you everything I got today and tomorrow.”

I mean, to me, that sounds like the kind of vow that you would say to someone at a wedding. 

But I guess for Shemar, getting married is just a step too far commitment-wise. 

Shemar Vows To Keep Jesiree And Children Safe 

He also talked about how his girlfriend was now the mother of his daughter, and how she was a great mama to Frankie, and that he would try to be a good dad until the end of his life.

Shemar did tell PEOPLE that as far as their relationship went, he wanted to give Jesiree the best life he could.

He said: “Not just material stuff. Just keep her safe.”

The S.W.A.T actor has reportedly promised that he would take care of Jesiree’s other two children from her previous relationships, too.

He said that both the fathers of her other kids were still in their lives, and he didn’t want to step on any toes, but he vowed that he would keep them both safe, too.

Fans Call Out Shemar For Not Wanting To Get Married

So, how did the internet react to Shemar’s explanation about why he didn’t have any plans to walk down the aisle?

Well, it’s safe to say that it was a pretty mixed reaction. 

While some people respected that it was his choice, others called him out for having what they considered to be a weak excuse. 

When The Shade Room shared a post about his statement, there were lots of online users who were quick to flood the comments section with their opinions.

One Instagram user wrote that marriage wasn’t for everyone, but his excuse wasn’t great.

Another person argued that Shemar most likely didn’t have an example of how to be a millionaire in his life either, but he figured that out.

A third user told him that he should BE the role model and asked what his excuse had to do with marrying someone he wanted to be with.

Someone else shared the theory that Shemar didn’t consider Jesiree to be ‘the one’ and added that men just made up excuses when they didn’t REALLY want their partners.

But is that true? 

Some Fans Support Shemar Moore’s Marriage Decision

Just because he doesn’t want to marry the mother of his child, does that really mean that he doesn’t love her enough?

Not everyone agreed with this take.

An article by Lainey Gossip made the argument that Shemar wanting to stay single wasn’t really a bad thing.

The writer agreed with him that marriage “isn’t the only kind of commitment that supports healthy families.”

She pointed out that sometimes unhealthy and unhappy marriages can be worse for both the children and the parents’ mental health. 

The Lainey Gossip writer suggested that some people were angry with Shemar’s decision because of a common situation that happens with other famous men.

Celebrities like Nick Cannon, Future, and Cam Newton are known for having lots of kids with many different baby mamas, and they’re being called out for it by the public.

But the writer claimed that Shemar was different because even when he was dating around a lot, he never carelessly had children with any of those women. 

She alleged that though he may have wanted to be a father when he was younger, he held off until he felt ready to commit to someone, even if that commitment wasn’t with a diamond ring.

A-List Celebrities Shemar Moore Has Dated

In an interview with PEOPLE, Shemar looked back at his romantic life and recognized that he used to be known for the famous women that he went out with.

Shemar told the outlet that he “had a pretty good entrance into Hollywood.”

In the 1990s, he dated women like Toni Braxton and Halle Berry, which earned him a reputation. 

He shared that he became more popular as ‘that guy’ than he did as an actor.

Shemar said: “I had a good time being single… I did it right – I was always honest.”

After many years of playing the field, Shemar eventually decided to settle down with one woman and start a family. 

But what changed? 

Why did he finally take himself off the market for good?

How Shemar Moore’s Mother Died

Well, it reportedly had a lot to do with his mother.

Shemar and his mom Marilyn Wilson-Moore were very close.

Sadly, she passed away in 2020 because of multiple sclerosis and a heart condition.

While speaking to PEOPLE, Shemar revealed that his mother’s passing was the toughest time in his career as well as the toughest time in his life.

Shemar Moore’s Heartbreaking Confessions

He also said that when he lost her, he felt like he’d messed up.

Though becoming a father was never really a priority in his life, being a grandmother was apparently something that Marilyn had always hoped for.

Her son confessed that he felt selfish for some of the choices he’d made in his life.

He explained that he chased his career so hard because he was so determined not to fail. But in that pursuit of not failing, he hadn’t thought about what he was sacrificing or losing.

Shemar shared: “I made it all about me. I made it all about my career. I made it all about chasing girls and living my life and kicking with my homies.”

The actor admitted that he felt guilty that he didn’t fulfill his mom’s dream of becoming a grandmother while she was still alive.

He went on to say that losing his mom made him want to be the best version of himself, be the best partner, and be the best dad that he never had for Frankie.

Shemar Said, ‘I Just Wasn’t Ready For That Settled Down, Family Thing’

The interesting thing is that Shemar reportedly did have his chance to settle down with Jesiree a long time ago, but it was during the time that he wasn’t prepared to give up his bachelor life.

Hello magazine reported that when he appeared on an episode of The Talk in 2023, Shemar revealed that he and Jesiree had dated 15 years earlier, and that it was wonderful.

He added: “I just wasn’t ready for that settled down, family thing. I got a little spooked.“

After he lost his mother, he got back in touch with Jesiree, and they’ve been together ever since.

But what do you guys think?

Should Shemar propose to Jesiree?

Or is it okay that he is committed to her in a different way?

Let me know in the comments below.

The Tragedy of Rev Run’s First Wife Valerie

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Rev Run isn’t just one of the old heads of hip hop. 

He’s also the proud father of some more world famous celebrities.

Who Was Rev Run’s First Wife? 

However, the identity of his three oldest children’s mother has somehow stayed pretty low-key for many years.

But the truth about Valerie Vaughn’s life story is actually surprisingly heartbreaking.

Together, Valerie and Rev Run are parents to Vanessa, Angela, and Jojo Simmons.

All three have at some stage pursued a career in show business, either by making music or as stars of reality TV.

The Tragic Passing of Valerie Vaughn’s Mother 

With so many prominent figures around her, it’s surprising that Valerie has never really been paid too much attention.

But a few years ago, she was pulled into the headlines for something really sad. 

In 2020, she lost her mother, known to her kids as Grandma June, which the whole family took hard.

All three siblings shared tributes to Valerie’s mom on their social media accounts. 

Valerie’s Children Speak Out On Grandmother’s Passing 

Angela penned a heartfelt post in which she said that she couldn’t believe what she was typing out. 

With this loss coming just two years after another horrific tragedy in Angela’s own life, it probably hit her really hard.

In her post, Angela said that she missed her grandma already.

Her grief was shared in similar statements from Vanessa and Jojo. 

True to form, however, Valerie herself kept her own feelings about her loss to herself.

But thanks to her famous children’s outpourings, the media still pulled her back into the spotlight. 

When Did Rev Run and Valerie Vaughn Divorce?  

So a lot of fans then wanted to learn more about Valerie, and what happened between her and her famous former husband.

Little has been reported about Rev’s first wife, as they separated several decades ago, meaning the facts around their relationship are pretty murky.

According to the information we do have, Rev married Valerie in 1983.

Although the year of their split has never been confirmed, several online outlets have alleged that they split up in 1992.

But thankfully, it seems like the relationship between Valerie and Rev stayed friendly, and they have managed to become successful co-parents.

She later made several appearances on the show that made her kids famous, Run’s House.

Online Users Speak Out About Rev Run’s Ex Wife 

In 2012, Valerie gave an interview in which fans finally got to hear her share her own story.

In the comments, many fans praised Valerie for being able to make her family dynamic work so well for herself and her children.

One commenter described them as a “very sweet blended family.”

Another gave Valerie credit for “not allowing her divorce from Rev Run to cloud her judgment of what was in the best interest of their three children”.

Rev Run’s Ex Wife Valerie Speaks Out 

In the interview, Valerie herself was full of gratitude about her family situation.

She revealed that she came from a small family, having only two brothers, and that she had “always wanted sisters.”

She never had those.

But she got four daughters to make up for it.

According to an online report about Valerie’s life, she also has another daughter from another relationship named Dayan Danielle.

Valerie made sure to stress in her interview how well her other daughter was doing.

And she said that she was happy that Dayan was doing something “constructive.”

Most recently, she also had a daughter named Tiffany, who she shares with husband Alfonzy Vaughn III, who she married in 2002.

In her interview, Valerie said that both Dayan and Tiffany looked up to their half-siblings, especially Vanessa.

What Is Vanessa Simmons Up To Now?

Since growing up and leaving Run’s House behind her, Vanessa now has a family of her own, as well as a multi-faceted career.

She’s dabbled in acting, working on shows like Guiding Light and movies like Boogie Town.

More recently, she also starred as Caroline in Monogamy.

Vanessa has also hosted shows and even worked as a model at one point.

And on top of all this, she is a successful entrepreneur with several businesses.

She owns the skincare line Sugar Me, clothing brand Glitter and Lace, and co-owns footwear line Pastry with her sister Angela.

In 2021, the sisters’ brand was even named the No. 1 dance sneaker in the US.

The brand partnered with 22 NBA dance teams and 15 NFL teams.

Valerie Vaughn Is A Grandmother 

Valerie became a grandmother when Vanessa had a daughter with her boyfriend, Mike Wayans.

Angela, Valerie’s second daughter with Rev, also gave her a grandchild when she gave birth to her son Sutton.

Sutton was named after his late father, who passed away in tragic circumstances after an attack outside his house.

Jojo Simmons Disses Juelz Santana

Valerie’s third child and only son with Rev, Joseph Jr., is better known as Jojo Simmons.

The 34-year-old spent his early years trying to follow in his dad’s footsteps by becoming a rapper.

In his younger years, Jojo was reportedly caught up in some serious trouble as a result of his hip hop ambitions.

After Jojo reportedly released a diss track aimed at fellow rapper Juelz Santana in 2013, XXL magazine reported that some associates of Juelz allegedly had an altercation with Jojo.

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Whatever happened was enough for Jojo to reportedly call Juelz to apologize for his track.

Luckily, things have reportedly calmed down for Jojo in the years since.

How Jojo’s Daughter Changed His Life

The main reason he gives for this was the birth of his daughter Mia in 2016.

He shares Mia with his wife Tanice Amira, who he married in 2019.

His newfound domestic life made him look at things a little differently.

In an interview with Hollywood Life in 2018, Jojo stated that his daughter had “forced him to mature.”

He said that he’d become more “focused” since her birth.

He has also retired from rap, choosing instead to follow his uncle, legendary Def Jam founder, Russell Simmons.

He started the recording label Who’s House Entertainment with his friend Femi Iloyi.

Jojo and Femi had worked together on music for TV networks and shows before taking this huge step.

And it looks like it’s paid off.

His business ventures have combined with a regular spot on Growing Up Hip Hop from Season 5 onward, and seen him secure a net worth of $2 million.

Valerie Vaughn Is One Proud Mom

In her own interview, Valerie talked about how proud she was of all her children.

And with so many of her kids now starting families of their own, Valerie will surely continue to be a hugely important presence in their lives.

It’s also good to hear that Valerie has continued to share a positive relationship with Rev since their marriage came to an end.

Rev Run’s New Wife Justine 

Rev went on to marry Justine Simmons, with whom he has grown his family even further. 

Together with his second wife, Rev actually wrote a book in 2020 to share what they’ve learned about maintaining a happy marriage.

Despite the many successes of their own marriage and children, Rev Run and Justine’s lives have also been marked by tragedy.

Their daughter Victoria was born in 2006 with a birth defect.

Justine gave birth via a C-section, but tragically, Victoria didn’t make it.

Justine Simmons Speaks Out 

Justine opened up about her loss in the couple’s book, Old School Love.

She described Victoria in the book as a part of her that she felt every day.

Following the loss of Victoria, the couple adopted their daughter Miley.

In an interview with Ebony, Justine said that adopting was amazing, and that all the women who cannot have babies should know that.

Justine decided that the best thing she could do was be open about her grief to perhaps help others going through dark times.

Valerie, on the other hand, has always been a more private person.

She seems to prefer to keep away from public attention.

Obviously, they both made the right choice for themselves.

But it’s clear that tragedy has been a major marker in both women’s lives.

However, with such a strong blended family unit behind them, both have always been supported through the tough times, just as they themselves have been there for their kids.

The Tragedy of Eminem’s Mom

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Eminem’s mom, Debbie Nelson, recently passed away after months of battling lung cancer. 

She was 69 years old.

Eminem’s relationship with her was complicated to say the least.

Everyone knew that they had a rocky past, and the mother and son played out a lot of their drama in front of the public eye. 

Source Speaks Out About Eminem And His Mother’s, Debbie Nelson, Relationship 

Though it’s unclear if they’d made peace and were getting along toward the end of her life, Eminem reportedly always made sure that his mom was taken care of.

In September 2024, In Touch Weekly reported the news that Debbie was terminally ill with advanced lung cancer. 

She was living in St. Joseph, Missouri at the time. 

A source told the outlet that Eminem had not been to see her there.

The insider also claimed that people around her weren’t even sure if Eminem was aware of what was happening to his mother.

The source said: “He’s good to his mom. He makes sure he takes care of her, but they don’t really talk.”

Then the insider gave their opinion that it’d be good for both of them to get in touch and speak with each other, as it could give them the chance to reconcile.

According to In Touch Weekly’s source, Eminem had trust issues with different family members. 

He was reportedly even sued by his own uncle and aunt after they accused him of trying to have them evicted from their home.

Eminem’s Brother Said, ‘Hatred And Mixed Emotions Today’

Though the rapper hasn’t made an official statement about his mother’s passing, his 38-year-old half-brother took to social media to share his feelings about the news.

And the few words that he wrote revealed just how unhealthy his relationship with her was. 

The day after Debbie lost her life, Nathan Mathers shared a story on his Instagram with text that read: “Hatred and mixed emotions today.”

A report by Page Six revealed that when he was just eight years old, Nathan was placed into foster care.

8 years later, his older brother ended up adopting him.  

Some people believe that Nathan’s Instagram Story about his mom showed that things were still complicated between them when she passed away. 

Eminem Performs Days After Mother’s Death

5 days after Debbie passed away, Eminem was back on stage performing, according to PEOPLE.

But when it came time to sing his hit single, Without Me, he deliberately skipped over a line in it where he would’ve ordinarily thrown shade at his mom.

He’s reportedly skipped that line in a bunch of his more recent concerts.

It seemed that Debbie had trouble connecting with both of her sons. 

Eminem Throws Shade At Mom Debbie Nelson 

TMZ described her relationship with Eminem as being a rollercoaster of dysfunction. 

Earlier on in his career, Eminem let the whole world know what he thought of his mom by writing lyrics about her in his songs that didn’t exactly paint her as being the best mother.

In his hit track, My Name Is, Eminem claimed that his mom smoked more than he did. 

And he wasn’t talking about cigarettes.

His most famous diss song about Debbie was Cleanin’ Out My Closet. 

In it, he wrote about how she supposedly used to have an addiction to prescription pills and would accuse him of going through her purse and stealing from her. 

He also said that her second son was going to grow up and realize that she was a ‘phony.’

Later in the song, he told his mom that she would never get to see her granddaughter Hailie, and that she wouldn’t even be there at her funeral. 

Debbie Nelson Files $11M Lawsuit Against Son Eminem

Debbie didn’t take her son’s allegations lying down.

The Daily Mail reported that in 1999, she actually filed an $11 million dollar lawsuit against Eminem.

She argued that what her son wrote about her for his album was false.

It was also damaging to her reputation, and therefore was a defamation of character. 

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The judge ruled in her favor. 

However, instead of getting the millions that she was after, she only ended up getting $25,000.

And once she’d paid off all her lawyer bills, she reportedly was only left with $1,600, according to ABC News.

It’s been said that it also destroyed whatever was left of their fragile relationship.

Eminem’s Lawyer Speaks Out 

Eminem’s attorney, Paul Rosenberg, revealed that the lawsuit did not come as a surprise to his client.

His mother had allegedly been threatening to sue him ever since the success of his single My Name Is.

Paul added: “It is merely the result of a lifelong strained relationship between him and his mother.”

The lawsuit didn’t stop Eminem from rapping about his mother in his work, though.

In 2001, he released another song on his third Album, The Marshall Mathers LP, where he continued to slander Debbie’s name.

And in 2009, he blamed his mom for making him become a pill addict in the song My Mom.

Eminem’s Mom Released Tell-All Book 

The Daily Mail also wrote about how the rapper’s mom later released a tell-all book about what it was like to raise Eminem.

My Son Marshall, My Son Eminem was released in 2007.

Debbie admitted that she wasn’t happy when her son made up a whole new life for himself.

She asked what mother would want to be known as a pill-popper and heavy-drinker who lived on welfare.

Debbie went on to say that she was heartbroken, and that Eminem had forgotten the good times they had, so her book was her way of setting the record straight.

Later on in the memoir, she spoke about how she remembered her son running around the house in a batman cape as a little boy.

According to her, they were so close that friends and relatives commented that it was as if the umbilical cord had never been cut.

Eminem’s Mom Said, ‘He Never Knew His Father …’

Debbie confessed that if she made one mistake as a mother, it was giving in to her eldest son’s every whim.

She explained: “He never knew his father, and I did all I could to make up for it.”

In 2008, Debbie got candid in an interview with the Village Voice to promote her memoir.

She claimed that Eminem never gave her the credit that she deserved.

She said that somebody had to get behind him, to get him to where he eventually got to as a famous rapper. 

She alleged that there were many times he felt defeated and wanted to give up. 

So, somebody had to get behind him to push him. 

Since he had no father in the picture, it was supposedly all left down to her.

Debbie Nelson Reveals Why She Wrote Tell-All Book

According to Debbie, one of the biggest reasons why she wrote the book was because she wanted to jog Eminem’s memory about the happy times.

And she added that she didn’t think there was anything he could do to her that he hadn’t already done through the media.

Another reason she reportedly released the memoir was to let people know that she 

wasn’t the evil monster that she’d been made out to be. 

It was all a big misconception. 

Debbie explained: “Nothing is meant to hurt anybody. I do idolize my boys. They’re my world, just like my grandchildren.”

In a touching statement she shared with the Village Voice, Debbie insisted that she would never give up on her kids.

She said that she wouldn’t give up on anybody, and there was hope for everybody. 

It was a matter of just basically swallowing pride.

Eminem’s Public Apology To His Mom 

It seems like the bitterness Eminem had toward his mom changed in 2013.

That was the year he released a song called Headlights, which served as a kind of public apology to Debbie. 

In the lyrics, he said that he was sorry for his song Cleanin’ Out My Closet, and that he was angry at the time when he wrote it. 

He vowed to never sing it at his shows ever again.

He talked about how they were still estranged at the time, and how he hated it, because she didn’t get the chance to watch her grandchildren grow up.

In Headlights, he also confessed that he was mad that he didn’t get the chance to thank Debbie for being both his mom and his dad.

He also sang about how he didn’t hate her; she was still beautiful to him because she was his mom. 

He recognized that she did her best to raise him and Nate. 

Billboard reported that during a 2009 interview on BET’s 106 & park, Eminem revealed that even though he and his mom didn’t really speak, he did love her.

He said: “I think I got a better understanding of what she was going through or what she may be going through, now that I see myself and how I actually became.”

When the rapper was added to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, Debbie shared a heartwarming video where she congratulated her son on receiving the special honor.

She shared: “I love you very much. I knew you’d get there. And it’s been a long ride.”

The Truth About Tamron Hall’s Husband

Tamron Hall married her husband back in 2019. But there’s a lot people still don’t know about him.

Here’s everything we know. Tamron’s husband is named Steven Greener, and he’s honestly one of the most interesting “quiet” figures in Hollywood. He’s not just some industry guy – he’s actually a major player in the entertainment world.

He’s been in the music industry for decades and is currently a partner at Primary Wave, one of the top talent management companies around. Steven manages musicians, actors, and artists, helping build their brands and giving them the resources to make it big. You might recognize some of the names he’s worked with, like Cypress Hill, Nelly, Fantasia, and Melissa Etheridge.

He’s got the kind of client list that proves that he’s respected in the industry, but he’s never been the type to do the “Hollywood” thing. You’re not going to catch him at every party or looking for camera time. Now, as if that wasn’t enough, Steven’s also dabbled in the movie business. Back in the day, he worked with the late Bernie Mac on movies like Mr. 3000, Soul Men, and Guess Who.

But the big question is: how did these two meet?

This is where things get cute. Believe it or not, they actually knew each other for years before they became a couple. They were both in the entertainment world, so they’d run into each other at events and parties. She was so focused on her career that she wasn’t even thinking about a relationship.

Little did she know that Steven had been smitten with her long before she noticed him in that way. He was interested, but he didn’t push it, respecting that Tamron was busy building her life. Fast forward to 2017, and things were starting to shift.Tamron left NBC, which was a huge change that gave her some rare downtime to focus on herself.

For years, her career had been this all-consuming thing, with early mornings and late nights, not to mention the pressure of being in front of a camera every day. Suddenly, with her schedule clearing up, she had a moment to breathe and take a look around. And who was there waiting for her? 

Steven.

In 2019, Tamron and Steven got married. Now, Tamron’s always been one for surprises, but this was a huge shock to fans. She didn’t announce her engagement, and she didn’t go for a big public wedding. One day, she just casually mentioned that she was married, and it threw everyone for a loop.

But the surprises didn’t end there. Just a little while later, she let the world know that she was pregnant! And get this: she was 32 weeks along by the time she shared the news. Imagine keeping something like that under wraps in Hollywood! It takes some serious skills. Fans went absolutely wild when she posted a photo of herself on Instagram with her baby bump.

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In April 2019, Tamron and Steven welcomed their son, Moses, into the world. From the looks of it, Moses is the center of their universe. They both dote on him, and Tamron has shared the sweetest little glimpses of their family life. 

Steven may not be in the headlines every day, but he’s Tamron’s anchor, the person who makes it all possible and who keeps her grounded while she chases her dreams.

The Downfall of Wendy

Just when everyone thought that things couldn’t get any worse for Wendy Williams, more tragic news came out about her condition and her life. Ever since her diagnosis in 2023, her health has sadly been declining faster and faster.

And on top of that, she’s also caught up in the legal drama of her guardian and the company that produced the docuseries about her life earlier this year.

The Rise of Wendy Williams

She made her name as a radio host personality in the 90s and then became the daytime talk show queen we all know and love, with The Wendy Williams Show running for 14 years. Sadly, the show was taken off the air after she was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.

Tragic Diagnosis

FTD is a progressive disease, meaning that there is no cure and the symptoms only get worse over time. It’s also the same condition that Bruce Willis has. The latest news on Wendy’s health is that she’s never been worse. That’s according to her court-appointed guardian, Sabrina E. Morrissey.

In documents that PEOPLE recently got a hold of, Sabrina claimed that Wendy had become cognitively impaired, permanently disabled, and legally incapacitated. PR Newswire reported that her care team released a press release in February 2024 where they claimed that she was still able to do many things for herself.  Just less than a year later, she is supposedly impaired and disabled. 

Health Update

The latest update on her health was not something that Sabrina deliberately shared with the public. She included the claim in the lawsuit she filed against A&E Television Networks. Sabrina alleged that the people involved in the creation of the docuseries cruelly took advantage of Wendy’s cognitive and physical decline by creating and publishing a documentary at a time when she was highly vulnerable and incapable of consenting to be filmed.

The court documents also stated that Sabrina filed the case because of the brutally calculated, deliberate actions of powerful and opportunistic media companies that were all working together with a producer to knowingly exploit Wendy. Sabrina made the argument that Wendy was in a highly vulnerable state when she was being recorded.

She claimed that Wendy was clearly incapable of consenting to being filmed, much less humiliated and exploited. Her legal team said that the production team even intentionally manipulated and provoked Wendy to trigger strong emotional reactions so that they could get embarrassing footage.

Wendy’s Decline

She went on to allege that the people working for A&E and Lifetime filmed Wendy without a valid contract, and they supposedly released the docuseries without Sabrina’s consent, too. In the filing, the court-appointed guardian also made some demands that she wanted to be approved by the court. 

She asked that it redact some parts of the lawsuit which involved Wendy’s health, her financial status, and her family members. Her reasoning was that she wanted Wendy’s privacy and dignity to be protected from the public.

After Sabrina filed her lawsuit, A&E filed a counterclaim against her. They made the claim that no one ever attempted to stop production of the docuseries. Not Sabrina, not Wendy, nor anyone else on her team. They said that nobody ever made an attempt to terminate the talent agreement, and no one tried to argue at the time that Wendy’s signature on the talent agreement was fake. The company released a statement alleging that Wendy’s manager, Will Selby, saw the docuseries and its trailer before they aired, and he showed enthusiastic support.

Wendy’s Family

And it wasn’t just Wendy’s management that reportedly approved of the docuseries. The statement claimed that her family members also watched Where is Wendy Williams? before it aired and expressed support for its release. And they even sat for press interviews in connection to its release.

A report by Radar Online revealed that the network’s legal team turned things around on Sabrina. They made the argument that she only filed the lawsuit to try and “excuse her own failure to protect her ward.” They went on to allege that Sabrina misused her position as a guardian to silence criticism of her controversial and failed administration of Wendy’s guardianship.

The production team said that they’d gotten Wendy’s consent, input, and participation to make the docuseries before she was diagnosed with dementia and before she even had a guardian. In the court documents, the lawyers also accused Sabrina of interfering with the exercise of free speech rights.

In their lawsuit, A&E argued that Where is Wendy Williams? showed how the system that was put into place to protect and help Wendy was actually doing the opposite. They claimed that because of the guardianship, she’d been cut off from her family and left alone most of the time in her apartment, which had made her self-destructive behavior even worse.

Heartbreaking News

They pointed out that her problems with addiction had also gotten worse since she was put under Sabrina’s care. A New York Post article talked about how Wendy has struggled with drinking and taking illegal substances.  

She’s reportedly been in and out of a number of rehab centers in the last few years, and the documentary even included scenes that showed how bad her drinking had gotten.

No matter what, everyone can agree that this news is heartbreaking for our beloved Wendy.

What Happened to Ja Rule’s Kids?

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Ja Rule, born Jeffrey Atkins, is best known for his success as a rapper and actor.

However, according to the man himself, one of his most cherished roles is being a dad.

He shares three children with his wife, Aisha, called Brittney, Jeffrey Jr. and Jordan.

The couple has been married since 2001 and has stayed committed to building a life focused on their family.

And now that the kids are pretty much all grown up, it looks like their parents’ hard work has paid off.

Ja Rule’s Daughter Speaks Out 

Here’s what we know about Ja Rule’s kids today.

The oldest child, Brittney, was born in 1995.

Brittney grew up in the public eye as a young child when her dad’s career first started to take off.

But being the daughter of a famous musician wasn’t always easy for Brittney.

She’s spoken about how people sometimes used her to get closer to her dad.

In interviews, Brittney explained that she’s learned to spot red flags when meeting new people.

If they ask too much about her father instead of showing interest in her, she learned that that was often a warning sign.

Despite the challenges, Brittney never described her upbringing as difficult.

Instead, she said that it was just unique.

She has pursued a creative path like her father.

Brittney is a member of SAG-AFTRA and has acted in shows like Tales and Growing Up Hip Hop: New York, and is also a screenwriter.

On top of her media career, Brittney launched a hair care line called Based On You.

The brand offers shampoos, conditioners, and oils developed with the help of a professional chemist.

In 2023, Brittney announced her engagement to her fiancé, Tiki.

She posted a video of the proposal on Instagram and shared that their wedding is planned for 2025.

Ja Rule’s Son Follows His Father’s Footsteps 

Jeffrey Jr., Ja Rule’s second child, was born in 2000.

Like his sister, he also appeared on Growing Up Hip Hop: New York.

Jeffrey Jr. has followed in his father’s footsteps as a musician.

He goes by the stage name SINNERSDEDX and has released singles and an album called The World Ends with Sin.

He’s also built a strong following on Instagram, where he shares updates about his music career.

Fans have often commented on how much Jeffrey Jr. resembles his dad.

In a photo shared by Aisha, showing Ja Rule and Jeffrey Jr. standing side by side, fans noted their striking similarity.

Many joked that Jeffrey Jr. is a “copy-paste” version of his father.

Jeffrey Jr. and Ja Rule have attended events together over the years, having been spotted at various music industry parties and other public gatherings.

Ja Rule’s Youngest Son Takes Different Path 

Jordan, the youngest of the three, was born in 2003.

While he didn’t appear on Growing Up Hip Hop: New York, Jordan has made his mark on social media, especially on TikTok.

He posts comedic skits, including a popular video poking fun at the awkwardness of watching Euphoria, which has racked up over 71,000 views.

Jordan also often shares photos with his girlfriend, Alexia Chanel.

The two frequently post pictures looking very loved up, often while celebrating milestones together.

For Jordan’s 21st birthday in 2024, his mom Aisha shared a heartfelt post on Instagram.

She wrote about how proud she is of the man he’s becoming while calling him her “baby boy.”

Ja Rule Speaks Out About Parenting 

The Atkins family often steps out together for public events.

In 2018, they attended the MTV Video Music Awards wearing coordinated black outfits.

It was obvious how happy and comfortable they were to be out together as a family unit.

The rapper himself has been open about his parenting philosophy.

He believes that quality time with his kids is what matters most.

In one interview, he recalled learning this lesson while attending a friend’s father’s funeral.

During the eulogy, his friend didn’t talk about any material achievements.

Instead, he remembered little moments like playing catch.

That realization really stuck with Ja Rule.

He’s since focused on creating special memories with his kids rather than just providing financial stability.

He’s also a big believer in honesty, and often told his kids that there are three people they should never lie to.

Those people were their doctor, their lawyer, and their dad.

Ja Rule Says Family Is His Greatest Gift

As a parent, he wants to be the person they turn to for support, no matter the situation.

Ja Rule has also said that his children can be very open with him, which he prefers over them keeping secrets.

Now adults, Brittney, Jeffrey Jr. and Jordan are all pursuing their own paths in life.

And through it all, the three siblings are still close to their parents.

Which must be the greatest blessing Ja Rule and Aisha could wish for themselves.

The rapper has said that his family is his greatest gift, and judging from their relationship today, the feeling must be mutual.

Why Ashanti’s Pregnant Again

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That’s right – Nelly and Ashanti are having another baby!

And the whole world is still recovering from the shock.

Just three months after welcoming their first son together into the world, rumors started swirling that they are once again expecting.

According to reports, neither Nelly or Ashanti have yet publicly confirmed that the rumors are true. 

Fans Speak Out About Nelly and Ashanti’s Second Pregnancy

But that hasn’t stopped fans everywhere from celebrating the happy story online.

One fan commented upon reading the news, sharing their joy that Ashanti has finally become a mother after waiting so many years for her “true love.”

Another joked that the loved up couple couldn’t wait the required 6 weeks before getting pregnant again. 

Others have stated that they’ll wait until official confirmation before they believe what they’re hearing about baby number two.

Nelly And Ashanti’s Secret Marriage 

But when it comes to Ashanti and Nelly, official confirmation of anything can take a long time to arrive.

To the shock of many fans, it was revealed that Ashanti and Nelly have actually been married for much longer than anyone suspected. 

Reports confirmed that they secretly tied the knot about a year ago and kept the news from fans. 

Public records show that they wed on December 27, 2023.

After that, they kept everyone in the dark with a complicated ruse to keep us all guessing. 

Even after they revealed the truth about their marriage, people didn’t know quite what to believe. 

Nelly’s Surprise Baby Shower For Ashanti 

By then the rumors were already spreading that Ashanti was pregnant.

But it wasn’t until her husband threw a pretty incredible baby shower that we all knew the rumor was true.

The rapper gave Ashanti a huge surprise along with friends and family back in July.

Ashanti couldn’t believe what Nelly had managed to organize without her knowing.

Footage of the singer’s surprise was captured by her publicist Juliette Harris.

The video showed the couple arriving at a high end boutique in New York City, apparently to do some shopping.

But when they arrived, they were instead welcomed by their loved ones as they stepped out of the elevator. 

When Ashanti saw what was going on, she was visibly shocked. 

The guests all captured the sweet moment on their phones as Ashanti was seen gasping.

Juliette shared the video on social media along with a caption reading, “Nelly threw a surprise baby shower for Ashanti!”

The message continued by saying that Ashanti was “so surprised and looked incredible!”

Juliette informed fans that the shower was also attended by some famous faces, including Fat Joe, with his wife Lorena Cartagena, and country singer Breland. 

From the pictures posted online, it’s obvious that Ashanti genuinely had no idea what was going on. 

Behind her, Nelly’s smile as he watches his wife walk out of the elevator showed that he was happy at how his plan came together. 

Ashanti Speaks Out On Surprise Baby Shower 

Ashanti later got the chance to share her reaction. 

She made a speech at the party during which she shared what she had expected to happen that day, before she finally understood what was really going on. 

In a clip of her speech that has since been shared online, Ashanti explained that Nelly had brought her to the venue for an entirely made up reason. 

She said that she’d been told that she was arriving for a photo shoot. 

Considering how many people were there photographing her amazed reaction to the party, maybe this was kind of the truth. 

But when Ashanti was greeted by her nearest and dearest, she struggled to comprehend what was happening, but was obviously delighted.

She said in the clip that she was “in shock,” before going on to thank everyone who came to see her, saying, “I love you guys.”

She then turned to thank her husband specifically for the plan he’d put together for her. 

Nelly then got the chance to talk, thanking everyone from both his own team and Ashanti’s for coming together to help him give her the baby shower she deserved.

The scene we all saw online looked so happy, and fans were delighted that the on again off again couple were finally settling down.

Nelly’s Arrest 

But more recently, concern started to grow about some of Nelly’s behavior since Ashanti gave birth to their first son.

He was actually arrested a few months ago while Ashanti was back at home looking after their newborn, drawing outrage from online commenters.

According to The Shade Room, the rapper was taken into custody just before 5 a.m. on August 7.

He was reportedly charged with possession of illegal substances after being pulled over by police.

He was also alleged to be facing trouble for having no insurance. 

In a statement, the police said that they had arrested him for Failure to Appear on an old traffic charge.

At the time, many fans were convinced that Nelly had put his relationship with his new wife in serious jeopardy.

But if the most recent rumors are true, hopefully the couple have found a way to move on from their recent troubles as a family.

Ashanti and Nelly Expecting Baby #2

Is Ashanti pregnant again?

She and Nelly only welcomed their first child, son Kareem Kenkaide, aka KK, in the summer of this year. But now, inside sources are saying that they’re expecting baby #2 already.

The news was first reported by The Jasmine Brand. The news outlet spoke to their sources, who told them that Ashanti was pregnant again. So far, neither Ashanti nor Nelly have spoken out about this rumor. They haven’t announced anything, nor have they addressed the news on their social media. However, the two of them are known for being pretty secretive.

Baby Number #2 Due Date

So, if the rumors are true, it may still be some time before we get an official confirmation. After all, the couple only announced their first pregnancy in April of this year. Halfway through the month, Ashanti shared that she and Nelly were expecting a baby together. Their son KK was then born 3 months later, on July 18.

KK is only just over three months now, so she can’t be that far along in the second pregnancy. So, if the rumors are true, Ashanti must be in the very early stages of her second pregnancy. This means that it will most likely be a while before we get any kind of official announcement.

In early November 2024, the couple spoke to Entertainment Online, and they opened up about their family life. Ashanti said that their son KK was a very happy baby. She said that he recently discovered his toes and feet.

KK Update

Ashanti said that he smiles pretty much all the time. She also opened up about how happy she was to be sharing her life with Nelly. She described him as her soulmate, best friend, and protector. She said that he was her person, and having him in her life was an amazing feeling. She added that the universe doesn’t make mistakes and that she’s blessed to have him.

But Ashanti wasn’t the only one who gushed about her partner. He called Ashanti an “awesome mom.” He said that it was amazing “to watch someone care about someone else so much and give their all.” He couldn’t stop praising Ashanti.

Nelly claimed that Ashanti loved dressing up their young son in fun outfits. He even said that she treated him like a Build-A-Bear. According to Nelly, little KK hardly ever leaves the house.

Proud Parents

But despite Nelly poking fun at Ashanti’s fashion habits, he might not be that different from her. Ashanti said that she wasn’t the only one who liked making their son look stylish. She said that recently, the couple organized a little family pumpkin photo shoot. And according to her, Nelly directed the entire shoot.

More than anything, he and Ashanti just seem super proud to be KK’s parents. Either way, if the rumors are true, hopefully, all goes smoothly for the couple. She only gave birth to KK fairly recently, so, if the rumors are true, this second pregnancy is happening super quickly. But at the end of the day, what really matters is that Ashanti, Nelly, and KK are happy. And if that happiness includes welcoming another baby, then fans should be excited for them.

The Tragedy of Kimora Lee Simmons

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Today’s story is a wild ride filled with fashion, fame, and fierce courtroom battles. 

If you thought the drama in Hollywood stayed on the silver screen, think again. 

I will be diving deep into the complicated and dramatic life of none other than Kimora Lee Simmons!

Kimora Lee Simmons’ Rise To Stardom 

Now, Kimora’s journey has had all the twists and turns of a juicy TV series. 

From her rise to fame as a fashion icon, her high-profile marriages, to her recent courtroom showdowns — this story’s got it all.

But what exactly led to her latest legal battles? And how did it all go so wrong? Let’s break it down…

First I need to rewind to the glamorous beginnings of Kimora Lee. 

Born in 1975 in Missouri, Kimora was discovered at just 13 years old by a modeling scout who saw her towering height as a ticket to stardom. 

And boy, was that spot on!

By the time she was 14, Kimora was strutting down runways in Paris as the muse for none other than Karl Lagerfeld. She went from a regular teenager to one of the most recognizable faces in fashion almost overnight!

But Kimora wasn’t just going to stop at being a supermodel.

Oh no!

How Kimora Lee Simmons And Russell Simmons Met 

She had even bigger dreams.

Enter Russell Simmons, the hip-hop mogul who had already built an empire with Def Jam Records.

The two met in the late ’90s, and it wasn’t long before they became one of the most talked-about couples in the industry.

They got married in 1998, and Kimora quickly transitioned from model to mogul.

Kimora Lee Simmons: From Supermodel To Super Mogul 

One thing Kimora’s always been known for is her business hustle.

In the early 2000s, she launched the iconic Baby Phat brand, which became a household name. 

Back in the day, everyone who was anyone was rocking those bedazzled Baby Phat tees and jeans. Kimora turned what could have been a simple spinoff of her husband’s Phat Farm brand into a multi-million dollar business of her own.

She was unstoppable, balancing her role as a fashion designer, a mother, and the wife of one of the biggest names in hip-hop.

Baby Phat became synonymous with the glitzy, glamorous side of urban fashion, and Kimora became the ultimate boss girl.

Why Kimora Lee Simmons And Russell Simmons Divorced 

But just when it seemed like everything was golden in the Simmons household, the cracks began to show.

In 2009, after over a decade of marriage, Kimora and Russell called it quits, which broke millions of fans’ hearts.

But unlike many Hollywood splits, their divorce seemed almost … amicable?

Is there such a thing among celebrities?

They certainly tried!

They promised to stay friends and co-parent their daughters, Ming and Aoki. 

And for a while, they fooled the world. 

It seemed like they were both handling the breakup like pros, staying cordial for the sake of their family.

But behind the scenes, things were far more complicated than they appeared.

Who Did Kimora Lee Marry After Russell Simmons?

Meet Tim Leissner, the smooth-talking banker who swept Kimora off her feet in 2014. 

The two got married, and Kimora seemed to have found love again. 

The couple even welcomed a son together, and life seemed pretty perfect. 

But if there’s one thing I’ve learned from Hollywood, it’s that appearances can be, and let’s be honest, almost always are, deceiving. 

You see, Tim Leissner wasn’t just any banker.

He was at the center of one of the biggest financial scandals of the decade: the 1MDB scandal.

I don’t want to bore you, so basically, the scandal involved billions of dollars being allegedly stolen, and Tim was right in the thick of it.

He eventually pled guilty to money laundering and forfeited millions to the U.S. government.

Yikes!

Feud Between Kimora Lee And Russell Simmons 

But let’s get back to Kimora — because this is where the story takes a dark turn.

Fast forward to 2021, and things started heating up again between Kimora and Russell.

No, not the way you think. 

This time, the drama was all about money. 

Specifically, stock in the energy drink company, Celsius. 

Now, I know what you’re thinking. 

What does an energy drink have to do with all this?

Oh, trust me, it’s everything.

Russell, who founded the company Nu Horizons in 2011, claims that he invested millions into Celsius stock through his firm.

According to Russell, things were going smoothly until Kimora and her then-husband, Tim Leissner, allegedly used these valuable stocks as collateral without his permission.

Frankly, with Tim’s history, it doesn’t sound that out of character.

But why would they do that, you ask?

Kimora Lee And Russell Simmons’ Lawsuit

Well, it’s all tied back to Tim’s legal woes with the 1MDB scandal. 

Russell insists that Kimora and Tim were desperate to come up with the cash to cover Tim’s bail and legal fees, so they “borrowed” the Celsius stock without asking him.

The accusations?

Fraud, breach of contract, and more.

And Russell isn’t backing down. He’s demanding his shares and dividends back, even taking the case to court.

Of course, Kimora isn’t taking these accusations lying down.

Her legal team has been fiercely defending her, arguing that Russell’s lawsuit is nothing more than an attempt to “extort” his ex-wife.

They claim that Russell was no longer a part of Nu Horizons by 2018, meaning he had no rights to the Celsius shares in question.

Kimora’s team also pointed out that the stock was used legally and that Russell’s claims are just another way to harass her.

In fact, they’ve gone as far as to say that this lawsuit is a continuation of Russell’s alleged attempts to control Kimora, even years after their divorce.

Kimora’s Lee Simmons’ Children Accuse Father, Russell, Of Abusive Behavior

But wait — the drama doesn’t stop there!

As if the legal drama wasn’t enough, things got even messier in June last year when Kimora and their daughters, Ming and Aoki, took to social media to accuse Russell of abusive behavior.

Aoki, in particular, claimed that her father had been verbally abusive, causing her a great deal of emotional distress.

Russell responded with a heartfelt Instagram post, apologizing for any frustration he may have shown but denying the abuse allegations.

He even shared a sweet video of his daughters, saying he would always love them no matter what.

It was one of those moments that had the internet divided.

Some were sympathetic, while others were quick to side-eye Russell’s attempt at damage control.

Who Will Win The Legal Battle Between Kimora And Russell Simmons?

So, who’s telling the truth?

Honestly, it’s hard to say.

On one side, you’ve got Russell, who insists he’s being unfairly cut out of what he rightfully owns.

On the other side, Kimora and Tim are adamant that they’ve done nothing wrong and that Russell’s just trying to stir up trouble.

Both sides bring up compelling arguments, and Tim’s history is definitely not making his claims any more credible.

But with Kimora and Russell’s daughters backing up their mother’s claims of abuse, things get a lot more complicated.

No matter which side you believe, one thing is for sure: this legal battle is only going to get more intense.

With a court date set for January 2, 2026, you better believe the drama is far from over.

And unless they find a way to settle things in private, fans might get a front seat to their messy affairs.

Kimora Lee Simmons Continues To Hustle Amid Legal Battle

While all this legal chaos unfolds, it’s easy to forget that Kimora Lee is still that powerhouse businesswoman who built an empire from scratch.

Despite everything, she continues to work on her fashion brand, Baby Phat, and raise her five children.

But this legal fight isn’t just about stocks and money. For Kimora, it’s also about protecting her legacy.

After years of building her brand and reputation, she’s not about to let anyone, not even her famous ex-husband, take that away from her.

As fans wait for the courtroom showdown in 2026, they can be sure of one thing …

Kimora Lee is not someone who gives up easily.

She’s faced down fashion critics, business challenges, and now, two very high-profile ex-husbands. If anyone can come out on top, it’s Kimora.

But what do you guys think?

Will Kimora win this legal battle and clear her name?

Or is this just the beginning of her downfall?

Let me know in the comments below!

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