LL Cool J Named Kennedy Center’s First Solo Rap Artist Honoree

Norman Lear, Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan also named presidential award honorees

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LL Cool will become the first Kennedy Center’s first rapper honoree at the 40th annual ceremony. Ronald Martinez / Getty Images

LL Cool J will become the first solo rapper to receive the Kennedy Center‘s presidential honor. The 40th annual Honors ceremony, set for Sunday, December 3rd, will also recognize Gloria EstefanLionel RichieNorman Lear and dancer-choreographer Carmen de Lavallade, the New York Times reports. 

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