Russell Simmons, Def Jam Recordings co-founder sent a heartfelt message to his 21-year-old daughter, Aoki Lee Simmons, a day after Page Six exclusively published head-turning photos of her making out with 65-year-old restaurateur Vittorio Assaf.
“Throw back from last fathers day nyc …bode bikram yoga express class .. vegan lunch cryotherapy vitamin drip … all around amazing day ,” Russell, 66, captioned the post on Instagram Saturday. “@aokileesimmons love you always im always waiting for any call any time .
“@aokileesimmons love you always im always waiting for any call any time ,” he captioned a throwback photo of them.GC Images.
Many fans could not believe that the record executive may actually be supportive of his daughter dating someone who is practically the same age as him.
“Maybe it’s just me but the timing of this post is wrong,” one person commented.
“Looks like she replaced you,” another quipped.
A third person added, “She’s busy getting the bag like her mom taught her.”
Russell Simmons was previously married to Aoki’s mother, Kimora Lee Simmons, from 1998 to 2009, and they are 18 years apart.
Russell Simmons shares Aoki and her older sister, Ming Lee Simmons, with Kimora Lee Simmons.
Aoki and Ming don’t appear to have a good relationship with their dad.
Russell previously blamed Kimora for their soured relationship.