Oluwaseun Thomas

Get To Know LL Cool J’s Daughter Everyone knows LL Cool J. At least those interested in pop culture and Hip-hop should know him. He is one of the most iconic rappers that have ever lived. The Grammy award-winning LL Cool J is famous for songs like “Going back to Cali” and “I’m bad”. As a rapper, he is perhaps even more famous for his legendary beef with Canibus that saw the two great lyricists trade diss tracks with much savageness and intelligence. LL Cool J is also a record producer and an actor, starring in movies like “Deliver us from Eva” with Gabrielle Union. However, the spotlight for today will not be on this legend, but on his daughter, Nina-Symone Smith. Nina-Symone is a rapper, a vlogger, and the last child of her parents. She has three siblings. Her siblings are Samaria Leah Wisdom Smith, Najee Laurent Todd Eugene Smith, and Italia Anita Maria Smith. Their mother is prominent jeweler, Simone I. Smith who is a cancer survivor and the Cofounder/Designer of Simone I. Smith Jewelry. Nina-Symone is Background Nina Symone was born on the 9th of August 2000. Her nickname is Ninabandzz. Her parents, Simone I. Smith and James Todd Smith first met as adolescents in 1987. They got married in 1995 but they had been dating for eight years prior to that and had already given birth to Nina-Symone’s other siblings. Nina-Symone would follow five years later as the last child blessing to their marriage. Her only brother, Najee Smith was born in 1989. He is a professional photographer, working with cameras and lights but careful to stay away from the limelight. People often speak of his striking resemblance to his father. Nina-Symone’s eldest sister, Italia Anita Smith was born in 1991 and is a licensed Realtor who got married to Lamar Cardinez in 2017. Like her brother, she chose a career path that keeps her away from the limelight. Italia is blessed with two kids, making LL Cool J and his wife Simone I. Smith happy grandparents. Her wedding was a star-studded event that did not escape the notice of the public. Nina Symone’s other sister is Samaria Leah Smith who is the third child of their parents. Samaria was born in 1995 and is a fashion designer who graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She started her own fashion brand in 2019 and is quite successful with it. She sells her brand on her website. She is a Beauty and Wellness enthusiast, speaking on the topic at various events. When Nina-Symone was four years old in 2004, her family went through an experienced that significantly affected their lives. Her mother was found to have chondrosarcoma. It is a rare bone cancer, and it was at the third stage. The treatment took a lot from them. Simone I. Smith underwent a 15-hour surgery in which her bones were replaced. After that, she had to go through rehabilitation. Fortunately for her, she had a supportive family that stood with her throughout the ordeal. Nina-Symone and the family never left her side. The situation left such an impression on the family that in 2019, they joined the fight against cancer by joining the American Cancer Society on a campaign. Simone I. Smith has been free from cancer for more than twenty years now thankfully. When speaking about her upbringing, Nina-Symone let the world know that her parents made sure to provide for them without spoiling them. She said that she and her siblings lived a normal life and that even though they got what they needed or wanted, it was not always readily available. They sometimes had to work for it as her parents believed in a reward system. For instance, if you wanted something nice, her parents would often demand good grades as payment. LL Cool J also said something similar in an interview he once did on Oprah’s Masterclass. LL Cool J had spoken on how he was not going to raise spoiled kids after all he has been through in his life. He spoke about demanding excellence while ensuring they did not limit themselves. Clearly, this method of upbringing has impacted on Nina-Symone and her siblings who are doing great in their career choices. Nina-Symone’s Music Career Nina-Symone is the only one of her siblings that followed their dad’s music path. However, unlike her father, ‘Ninabandzz’ chose a different music path and decided to be an R'n’B singer. Her father by being the Hip-hop legend, record producer, and Grammy-award winning rapper that he is, is one of the reasons for her interest in music. LL Cool J has influenced many rappers and singers, and his daughter will not be the last. LL Cool J made sure to guide his daughter, offering her the kind of advice only a veteran like himself could offer. The result? Nina-Symone put her first track out in 2019 and received great plaudits for the beautiful work she put out. Nina-Symone waited for her 19th birthday to release her first single which was titled “Call Me”, and the video was well-received on her YouTube channel. As of 23, April 2022, the video has five hundred and thirty-nine thousand (539,000) views. It is the only music video on her YouTube channel which consists of mainly vlogs. This is a spectacular number for a teenage artiste making her entry into the music industry. Apart from the beautiful voice with which she sang “Call me,” she received lots of praises for the lyrics and the video. The video told a story that matched the lyrics, and this was well-received by fans. In 2020, she dropped a song named “Feels” on Spotify. In 2021, she dropped an EP named “Ecstasy” which has four tracks in it. The four tracks are Addicted, Runaway, Again, and Feels. You can find them on Spotify or Apple Music. One thing is clear- Nina-Symone has a future in the music industry with a bright start like this. If she works on her craft, she will make a name for herself in the music industry as her father did before her. Nina-Symone’s Net worth There is yet no proper estimation of Nina-Symone’s net worth. However, she makes money from her music, and she also runs a vlog on YouTube. Nina-Symone’s Social Media Platforms Nina-Symone has an Instagram account, Ninabandzz with fifty-five thousand and four hundred (55,400) followers. Her Instagram account is followed by icons such as Grammy Award winning producer, Cory Rooney who produced for Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Marc Anthony, Destiny’s Child, Jennifer Lopez, etc. She also Justin Love, LL Cool J, The Source Magazine, Biggsburke, and Diamond (ohitsjustdiamond). Nina-Symone also has a vlog on YouTube where she posts about her life and activities. The channel is named NINABANDZZ. She hasn’t made videos in about a year, but she has some quality content on the channel that helps you know more about her. For instance, in this video, she revealed her boyfriend to her fans and viewers on YouTube.