Russell Simmons wants a brighter future for his daughters — even if that means spilling his own blood to get there.
In attempt to flip the script on the waves of sexual assault allegations that have come out against him, the music mogul says he doesn’t mind being “collateral damage” in the #MeToo movement, despite the fact that he claims he’s completely innocent!
Though the Def Jam Recordings founder and one of his accusers recently agreed to dismiss the $5 million lawsuit she filed against him, Simmons still faces a separate $10 million lawsuit and multiple sexual misconduct claims.
In a new statement on Instagram, the 60-year-old said he isn’t “too angry” about the lingering allegations — because he wants to be “a forward thinker and supporter of the necessary change.”
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Simmons added that even if there’s “a little blood on my shoulders,” he supports #MeToo and Time’s Up, as he hopes the movements will create a “better world” for his daughters, 18-year-old Ming and 15-year-old Aoki.
To sum it up: Simmons wants to make it clear that he completely supports all the women coming forward with allegations — just not the ones accusing HIM. Cool, got it.
Are U buying this, Perezious Readers? Read his full statement (below):
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