Russell Simmons Sues Ex-Wife Over Celsius Shares

Russell Simmons is embroiled in two significant legal battles: a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against his ex-wife Kimora Lee and a sexual assault case brought by a former employee. In the lawsuit regarding shares in energy drink company Celsius, Simmons accuses Lee and her ex-husband Tim Leissner of fraudulent actions related to stock transactions that were allegedly used as collateral in Leissner's criminal case. The trial is set for January 2, 2026, with Simmons claiming that Lee and Leissner conspired against him while Lee denies the allegations. Meanwhile, in the sexual assault case, Simmons is attempting to dismiss the charges by claiming he is a “stateless” citizen residing in Indonesia, a move that the plaintiff argues is a strategy to evade accountability. The plaintiff asserts that Simmons remains active in business and maintains connections to the U.S., undermining his retirement claims. This duality of legal challenges highlights Simmons' ongoing controversies in both personal and professional arenas.