GOAT

LL Cool J continues to prove that he is the greatest of all time. Over the weekend, James Todd Smith was inducted in the Kennedy Center Honors at the State Department Dinner in Washington, D.C. alongside his fellow inductees Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan, Norman Lear, and Carmen de Lavallade. LL becomes the first rapper with the honor. Says the GOAT in a series of posts on his Instagram:

“I believe that we are built to do anything we put our minds and proper actions to. You have all the tools inside you that are required for you to fulfill your GOD given purpose. This one is for those who came before me and those who followed me. We were sent to this planet to love and inspire one another. Manifest our dreams and make them a reality. I hope you’re inspired by me because I’m absolutely Inspired by you. Mic check 1212 Let’s ride!! An unforgettable evening… I will remember and cherish this honor for the rest of my life. Thank you to the performers tonight. I am honored and humbled. 🙏 Thank you @KennedyCenter Honors and everyone that has supported this journey. I am forever grateful for this moment. Keep loving and keep inspiring. Don’t stop until you live your best life!!! God Bless.”