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Who Is LL Cool J's Wife, Simone Smith?

Simone I. Smith is a jewelry designer and philanthropist who launched her own namesake collection after beating stage III chondrosarcoma, a rare bone cancer. She started by making pendants — including her signature lollipop pendant, "A Sweet Touch of Hope," as a symbol of her cancer journey. She then came up with a line of hoop earrings, bangles, necklaces, and rings. In 2018, Simone and her close friend, Grammy-winning singer Mary J. Blige, teamed up to release a special collection called "Sister Love." The line, according to her website, is made with "their love of statement pieces" in mind and is designed to "inspire women to be strong, fearless, empowered."

Smith, who counts Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Cardi B in her impressive A-list clientele, also partnered with Walmart to release a collection of jewelry designs for the regular shopper. She created "Simone I. Smith for Walmart" and "Focus For Men By Simone I. Smith" to cater to a wider audience and foster a more inclusive brand. The collections are available at an affordable price point, exclusively from the chain. "I feel a great deal of pride in being able to create high quality, fashionable products, and represent for all the ladies around the world who love accessories as much as I do," Smith said in a press release. "It's fulfilling to be able to share my vision and jewelry in a much larger way through Walmart's scale."

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