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<p>Ms. <strong>Aoki Lee Simmons</strong> is officially 21 years old, and the Harvard grad&#8217;s family came thru with love to commemorate her birthday!</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Kimora &; Ming Share Warm Birthday Messages For Aoki: &#8220;Cheers To 21!&#8221;</h3>
<p>Aoki celebrated her 21st trip around the sun on Wednesday (Aug. 16), and her proud momma — <strong>Kimora Lee Simmons</strong> — acknowledged the occasion with a sweet <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CwBSzUWvTQ_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&;igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram post</a>.</p>
<p>Beneath an array of photos, Kimora shared a lovely message for her second-born daughter.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;I&#8217;m so super proud of you! I know you’ve been through A LOT and God has kept you and us all covered. From graduating from HARVARD at 21(!!!) to paving your path in New York City modeling! You&#8217;re doing it all!&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>We also <em>have </em>to point out that Kimora hinted at some exciting pursuits coming Aoki&#8217;s way, as she noted, <strong><em>&#8220;It’s all paying off for you and that is evidenced by the exciting news coming that we will soon share!&#8221;</em></strong></p>
<p>The mother of five wrapped up her message by writing, <strong><em>&#8220;I got you forever! Cheers to 21!&#8221;</em></strong></p>
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<p>As for Aoki&#8217;s older sister, <strong>Ming Lee Simmons</strong>, she commemorated the occasion by sharing a throwback pic and writing, <strong><em>&#8220;happy 21st to my smush.&#8221;</em></strong></p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Russell Simmons Posts A Message For His &#8220;Dearest&#8221; Aoki</h3>
<p>Aoki Lee Simmons&#8217; father, <strong>Russell Simmons</strong>, also shared a public message on the eve of her special day. Although the pair recently had a back-and-forth over accusations of <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/russell-simmons-kimora-lee-daughter-aoki-videos/?_gl=1*1t30nkz*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTk2Njc0MDMwNC4xNjkyMjkyOTQ5*_ga_V2HX8YP3XL*MTY5MjI5Mjk0OC4xLjEuMTY5MjI5Mjk1My4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noopener">harassment and financial abuse</a>, Russell was sure to send her &#8220;all of [his] love&#8221; on her birthday.</p>
<p>After reminiscing about her childhood, Russell said she&#8217;s &#8220;very ready to face this next chapter of [her] life.&#8221;</p>
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<p>While on the subject of Russell Simmons and his daughters, we should add that he also recently shared a post with Ming.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Aoki Lee Simmons Receives Birthday Wishes From Other Big-Name Stars</h3>
<p>Of course, Aoki also shared some posts, and she geared up for the occasion by referencing <em>Barbie </em>in an upload.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;This Barbie forgot she&#8217;s turning 21 in 2 days.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
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<p>When her special day finally came around, Aoki Lee Simmons made an upload and proudly proclaimed that she&#8217;s &#8220;still a member of the old rock hugger society.&#8221;</p>
<p>Beneath her post, she got love from <strong>Vanessa Bryant</strong>, <strong>Jackie </strong><b>Aina</b>, <strong>Angela Simmons</strong>, and <strong>Skai Jackson</strong>. Notably, the official accounts for Tommy Hilfiger and Instagram were sure to send Aoki birthday wishes, too!</p>
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