LL Cool J & NY State Senator Malcolm Smith rocked the house!

We had an exciting day with NY State Senator Malcolm Smith & entertainer and author LL Cool J who we honored for their outstanding community service work for creating the Queens based "Jump and Ball" Tournament.

The crowd went wild when they both came into the ring and LL even brought his two beautiful daughters. Both men offered encouraging words and were delighted to receive the plaques we bestowed on them.

We got it all on videotape below. After the video check out some of the behind-the-scenes photos.


LL and the Senator receive their award. Check out Tony Tone wearing an old-school Kangol in honor of LL


LL and the Senator hang with Tony Tone and Zeke at intermission .


LL and the Senator talk with BET "Black Carpet"


UniverSoul Circus Executive Cynthia Walker (wife of CEO Cedric Walker) welcomes the Senator and LL on behalf of the circus


We thank LL and Senator Smith for coming out and also spending so much time taking photos with our performers and staff after the show. Also, a special shout out goes to our UniverSoul Circus friend Lester Muse who was essential in making this all happen AND he provided the amazing photos.