Who Is LL Cool J’s Wife? Inside His 30-Year Marriage to Simone Smith

Alyssa Norwin September 7, 2025, 10:00 am

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Simone Smith and LL Cool J attend the 12th Annual Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation 'Big Fighters, Big Cause' Charity Boxing Night — Monica Schipper/Getty Images

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LL Cool J will be in the spotlight when he hosts the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, September 7. The rapper previously hosted the show in 2022 alongside Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow.

When he’s not on stage, LL Cool J is likely spending time with his wife of 30 years, Simone Smith. The two tied the knot on August 7, 1995, and have been going strong ever since. Scroll down to learn more about Smith, the couple’s family, and more.

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