Kimora Lee Simmons’ Ex Files for Joint Custody

Kimora Lee Simmons and ex Djimon Hounsou are now in a custody battle, as Hounsou has filed for joint custody and is threatening to move their 10-year-old child to Africa.

The two got together shortly after her separation from Russell Simons. They later separated in 2012. Hounsou previously complained on Father’s Day that Kimora wouldn’t let him see their son, Kenzo Lee. He strongly implied that she was keeping the child from him, however Kimora responded by saying that he is an absent father who rarely wants to see his son.

According to a source from TMZ, Hounsou has threatened to take Kenzo to Africa for good. Russell Simmons, CEO of Rush Communications and Kimora’s former husband, said he told Hounsou that he could take Kenzo for a visit only if he signed a document promising he wouldn’t take the child to Africa, but Hounsou refused to sign.

On Friday, Kimora got served with a joint custody petition from Hounsou as she was walking down the street in Beverly Hills on Friday.

Russell told TMZ Hounsou is not asking for joint custody, but for child support. However, Russell claims Hounsou hasn’t paid her support. It is unclear whether or not the court has ordered him to do so.

Hounsou has yet to comment on the matter.