Being the spouse of a celebrity comes with its fair share of perks and challenges, including living in the shadow of your famous counterpart. However, LL Cool J's wife Simone I Smith has made quite a name for herself over the course of their relationship. This is no small feat, considering that their relationship started during the prime of his career. LL Cool J, born James Todd Smith III, was only 16 years old when he released his first single, "I Need a Beat," in 1984. From that point, his success and fame would only take off. Since then, he's become known as a hip-hop pioneer with nine consecutive multiplatinum albums, two Grammys, and inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2021) and Kennedy Center Honors (2017). He's also built a successful acting career, landing roles in films

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