LL Cool J becomes the first ever rapper to receive the Kennedy Center Honor
Veteran American hip-pop act, LL Cool J, has been honoured with the
Kennedy Center Honor, for his contributions as a performer throughout
the years, making him the first ever rapper to receive the honour.
The 49-year-old rapper was honoured alongside singers Gloria Estefan
and Lionel Richie, as well as TV producer Norman Lear and dancer Carmen
de Lavallade, at the first Kennedy Center ceremony under U.S. President
Donald Trump, which took place on Saturday, December 2, 2017.
Taking to Instagram, to celebrate the milestone, he wrote: “I believe
that we are built to do anything we put our minds and proper actions
to,” wrote LL. “You have all the tools inside you that are required for
you to fulfill your GOD given purpose.”
He continued: “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!!”
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