Russell Simmons loves his daughter no matter what.

The Def Jam Recordings co-founder sent a heartfelt message to his 21-year-old daughter, Aoki Lee Simmons, a day after Page Six exclusively published head-turning photos of her making out with 65-year-old restaurateur Vittorio Assaf.

Many fans could not believe that the record executive may actually be supportive of his daughter dating someone who is practically the same age as him.

“Maybe it’s just me but the timing of this post is wrong,” one person commented.

“Looks like she replaced you,” another quipped.

Russell was previously married to Aoki’s mother, Kimora Lee Simmons, from 1998 to 2009, and they are 18 years apart.

While Russell seemed to be trying to play nice, though, Kimora appeared to have a slightly more combative reaction.

The Baby Phat co-founder shared a cryptic post via her Instagram Story Friday of a mama bear being protective of her cub, that appeared to hint she is not cool with Aoki and Assaf’s May-December romance.

The model wrote over the obscure video, “On my last nerve right now!”

Russell has had tension with his kids over the years, which is why he may not want to ruffle feathers.

Per: Page Six