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LL Cool J's Wife Threw A Surprise Party For Her King To Celebrate His Forthcoming Kennedy Center Honor

With some famous friends to help celebrate, this is a party the actor and rapper will never ever forget.
LL Cool J’s Wife Threw A Surprise Party For Her King To Celebrate His Forthcoming Kennedy Center Honor
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By · Updated October 26, 2020

In just a few months LL Cool J will be the first hip-hop artist to be recognized by the Kennedy Center Honors. However, his wife Simone wanted to give him his flowers now for his musical achievements, so she did so with a backyard bash he won’t soon forget.

The party came as a total surprise for the iconic rapper, who was celebrated by his family and close celebrity friends.

“SURPRISE!!!!! Todd had no clue Here’s a huge THANK YOU to our family & friends for the that attended yesterday’s celebration, in honor of my husband’s esteemed Kennedy Center Honor AND THE AWARD GO TO #LLCOOL FOR HIS LIFETIME CONTRIBUTIONS TO AMERICAN CULTURE THROUGH PERFORMING ARTS,” Simone shared in a clip of LL Cool J walking into his surprise party.

SURPRISE!!!!! Todd had no clue πŸ˜‚πŸ™ŒπŸ½πŸ’πŸ½ Here's a huge THANK YOU to our family & friends for the πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œ that attended yesterday's celebration, in honor of my husband's esteemed Kennedy Center Honor πŸ™πŸ½ AND THE AWARD GO TO #LLCOOL FOR HIS LIFETIME CONTRIBUTIONS TO AMERICAN CULTURE THROUGH PERFORMING ARTS πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½ #firsthiphopartist #blessed #grateful #favor #Godisgreat Swipe ⬅️ to see more pics 😊

A post shared by Simone I. Smith (@sislovespurple) on Sep 11, 2017 at 10:03am PDT

Congratulations my love πŸ’œ Mercy Peace & Love be multiplied to you... Jude 1:2 NKJ

A post shared by Simone I. Smith (@sislovespurple) on Sep 10, 2017 at 11:50pm PDT

Many celebrity friends came out to honor him, including Magic and Cookie Johnson, Samuel L Jackson, Tina Knowles Lawson, Laila Ali, Niecy Nash, Bill Bellamy, Judge Mathis and Lela Rochon.

More pics from yesterday's surprise celebrations πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œ

A post shared by Simone I. Smith (@sislovespurple) on Sep 11, 2017 at 10:31am PDT

Had to come thru to celebrate the fam @llcoolj for being recognized by the #KennedyCenterHonors πŸ™ŒπŸ½

A post shared by Niecy Nash (@niecynash1) on Sep 10, 2017 at 7:41pm PDT

Congrats to our friends The SmithsπŸ† Todd @llcoolj is receiving The Kennedy Center Honors Award. He is the first #rap #hiphop artist ever to receive one. This is an amazing accomplishment and we couldn't be prouder! We know #thehustleisreal #❀️

A post shared by Kristen Bellamy (@kristenbellamy) on Sep 10, 2017 at 6:38pm PDT

Fam Bam! @thereallailaali @curtisconway getting his grub on! #celebratingLL

A post shared by Niecy Nash (@niecynash1) on Sep 10, 2017 at 7:45pm PDT

This was a beautiful celebration Simone!πŸ’œ #JudgeMathis #SamuelJackson #MagicJohnson @llcoolj @sislovespurple πŸ™ŒπŸ½ share the love on my Insta story #blacklove

A post shared by Niecy Nash (@niecynash1) on Sep 10, 2017 at 7:49pm PDT

Congratulations to The talented Todd Smith for his Kennedy Honors Award . He kicked down doors and paved the way for future rappers.

A post shared by Tina Knowles (@mstinalawson) on Sep 10, 2017 at 8:46pm PDT

Celebrating the GOAT @llcoolj before next weekend's Kennedy Center Honors!#can'tbetherebutourheartsarewithhim

A post shared by Samuel L Jackson (@samuelljackson) on Sep 10, 2017 at 9:30pm PDT

Congrats LL Cool J!

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