LL Cool J’s spouse shared a heartfelt Instagram put up on their thirtieth anniversary, calling marriage “not for the weak” however for “the faithful.”

LL COOL J marked three a long time of marriage with a heartfelt tribute from his spouse Simone I. Smith on Thursday (August 7) as she shared a classic photograph and a deeply private message on Instagram celebrating their thirtieth wedding ceremony anniversary.

“30 years of marriage today. All glory to our Lord and savior Jesus the Christ!” she wrote. “Marriage isn’t for the weak, it’s for the faithful. It takes work, love, listening, picking your battles, being a friend, a prayer warrior, a cheerleader, and a safe place.”

The put up, which included a throwback photograph of the couple of their early years, shortly drew heat needs from associates and celebrities.

Xscape’s Tamika Scott and Laila Ali each commented “Happy Anniversary,” whereas Mary J. Blige added, “Happy Anniversary Simone!! and Todd!! 30 years that’s amazing!!”

Simone continued her message with a mirrored image on the journey they’ve taken collectively.

“Every marriage has its own DNA. There’s no blueprint… just grace, commitment, and two people willing to grow through every season together,” she wrote. “We’ve laughed, cried, prayed, forgiven, and grown—together. We did the work, and God did the rest. 30 years. Countless memories. One God who kept us. LORD I THANK YOU!”

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LL COOL J met Simone in 1987 in New York City after they had been each youngsters. After almost eight years of courting, they tied the knot on August 7, 1995.

In his 1997 memoir I Make My Own Rules, the Hip-Hop icon recalled his unconventional proposal—rushing down the street in his Porsche, turning down the music, and asking her to marry him with out slowing the automotive till she mentioned sure.

The couple has 4 kids—Najee, Italia, Samaria and Nina—and at the moment are grandparents to 4 grandchildren.

Dealing With LL COOL J’s Sex Symbol Status

In March, Simone opened up on the “Banking on Cultura” podcast about navigating her husband’s public picture as a intercourse image.

“I’ve had my times where I would be going off and mad at this one ‘cuz they looked at him this way,” she mentioned. “But that was years ago.”

She added that whereas she’s advantageous with ladies admiring his appears, there’s a line. “The disrespect—I can’t deal with. At 54, I’m ready to take off the hoops,” she joked.

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