LL Cool J, who was recently awarded a Kennedy Center Honor, is now being honored by the ‘We Are Family Foundation.’
LL COOL J, a two-time Grammy® Award winner, recording artist, actor, author, NAACP Image Award winner, entrepreneur and philanthropist will receive the Humanitarian Award.
LL is an avid philanthropist involved in numerous causes, including literacy for kids, music and arts programs in schools as well as his annual charity “Jump & Ball” in his hometown of Queens, New York which gives back to his community by offering a five-week athletic and team building program dedicated to bringing wholesome fun to young people.
“I am honored to be recognized by Nile and the We Are Family Foundation and help support the important work they do for our youth,” says LL COOL J.
We Are Family supports and creates programs that promote cultural diversity, and aims to nurture the talents and idea of young people from around the globe who are changing the world. The 2018 Celebration Gala will be held Friday, April 27, 2018 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
