Public Clapbacks Are Now Strategy: Lessons from the Russell Simmons–Kimora Lee Dispute
Russell Simmons’ public rebuttal to recent comments from ex-partner Kimora Lee Simmons is the latest reminder that celebrity disputes don’t just play out online-they’re programmed for online. The “shocking claim” framing guarantees velocity: conflict triggers shares, dueling receipts drive session time, and reactive coverage multiplies reach across news,