LL Cool J Snags Hollywood Star: Diddy, Queen Latifah, Magic Johnson Attend [Photos]

LL Cool J

Congratulations to LL Cool J (real name James Todd Smith)! On Thursday, the 48-year-old actor/TV host and rapper alum snagged a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

This Star ceremony is truly an honor.. as an artist there is no greater feeling than to know your art has made an impact…. Now my name is immortalized on Hollywood blvd.. Thank you all. the best is yet to come!

A photo posted by llcoolj (@llcoolj) on Jan 21, 2016 at 4:19pm PST

LL’s wife, Simone Smith, shared her excitement about her hubby’s latest accomplishment.

Today was an amazing day! I am so very proud and full of gratitude and thankfulness. What a well deserved honor! Todd God has Blessed you and kept you throughout your career from rocking the mic to becoming an international television star, host and more. Your hard work and dedication inspires your family, all of those around you and your fans. You are my hero in so many ways. This day is memorable for us all and this day is the day that the LORD has made ???? I love U Baby???????? #llcooljstar?? #hollistohollywood #AmazinglyAmazing

A photo posted by Simone I. Smith (@sislovespurple) on Jan 21, 2016 at 4:26pm PST

We are still smiling and filled with gratitude???????? Today was #AmazinglyAmazing ???? #hollistohollywood #llcooljstar??

A photo posted by Simone I. Smith (@sislovespurple) on Jan 21, 2016 at 7:41pm PST

LLE’s daughter, Italia, also posted some Instagram flix of her father’s big day.

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A photo posted by Italia Smith (@italiaanita) on Jan 21, 2016 at 9:24pm PST

Mr. Hollywood!! We Made it ?????? Love you so much daddy! LL Cool J #hollywoodwalkoffame #llcoolj #hollistohollywood #jan21st

A video posted by Italia Smith (@italiaanita) on Jan 21, 2016 at 1:40pm PST

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Magic Johnson and Queen Latifah were also in attendance.

Congrats to my brother @llcoolj HE GOT HIS STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME! #theGOAT

A photo posted by Puff Daddy (@iamdiddy) on Jan 21, 2016 at 2:00pm PST

Cookie and I congratulate our good friend, @llcoolj on receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!

A photo posted by Earvin "Magic" Johnson (@magicjohnson) on Jan 21, 2016 at 12:39pm PST

Hanging out with some of the G.O.A.Ts of entertainment @mrchuckd @iamdiddy @llcoolj and @queenlatifah!

A photo posted by Earvin "Magic" Johnson (@magicjohnson) on Jan 21, 2016 at 12:58pm PST

LL is known for pioneering hip-hop tracks such as “I Can’t Live Without My Radio”, “I’m Bad”, “The Boomin’ System”, “Rock The Bells” and “Mama Said Knock You Out”, as well as romantic ballads such as “Doin’ It”, “I Need Love”, “Around the Way Girl” and “Hey Lover”. He is also known as one of the forefathers of pop rap. He has released 13 studio albums and two greatest hits compilations. His twelfth album Exit 13 (2008), was his last for his long-tenured deal with Def Jam Recordings. His latest album, Authentic, was released in April 2013.

LL Cool J has also appeared in numerous films, including In Too Deep, Any Given Sunday, S.W.A.T., and Edison. He currently stars in an action role as NCIS Special Agent Sam Hanna, on the CBS crime drama television series NCIS: Los Angeles. LL Cool J is also the host of Lip Sync Battle on Spike. Congrats to him!

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