Ashanti Hits Up LL Cool J's Wife Simone's Trunk Show+Jay-Z, Diddy & More Are Music Visionaries of the Year

Jun 17 | by Natasha

Ashanti headed out to Roslyn, NY for LL Cool J's wife, Simone Smith's, jewelry trunk show at Shag boutique last night.

Pics of 'Shanti looking cute in her romper and hot pumps, plus pics of Jay-Z and Diddy handing out awards to music visionaries when you read on...

Well isn't that sweet. Ashanti went out to support Simone Smith on her new jewelry business venture last night. Simone showed off her brand new pieces she designed. And Ashanti looked uber cute in this silver satiny romper and black and silver striped pumps.

Of course Simone had her hubby LL and kiddies there. Cute fam!

And Ashanti tried on the pieces:

By the way, she chatted with fans on Us Weekly's twitter page recently about working on her 5th studio album. She's living in L.A. now so her music will be influenced by that, and the first single will be out pretty soon. Not sure if that's the best idea. But girl, do you.

Over at the exquisite Pierre Hotel in NYC, Jay-Z, his father-in-law Mathew Knowles, Diddy, and others were at the UJA Federation's 2011 Music Visionary Of The Year Award Luncheon to honor Jon Platt:

Jay looked nice kicking it with Randy Jackson.

His pappy-in-law Mat Knowles was there to:

And Diddy handed over the award to Mr. Platt:

Song writers Cri$tyle and Tricky Montgomery were there too.

Oh, hey Kevin Liles.

Photog: Sussman

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I worked with Ashanti on the

I worked with Ashanti on the "Baby,baby,baby" video. It was taped in Bel-Air. She is/was very, very pretty in person. Her hair was very thick. I think it is just the hairstyle. When black women want their hair to look smooth and sleek. We sometime use hair gel and Dax, Dax is a very thick hair wax. I think that is what is making her hair look thin. She is no where near bald headed or have thin edges. She is very pretty, she looked like a baby doll and she is very short and down to earth.

by Anonymous
8:28 pm - Jun 20, '11

Ashanti is so pretty!! I love

Ashanti is so pretty!! I love her natural look and can't wait to hear some new music. LL and Simone have been together for years they are a wonderful couple!! Much success and many more to the both of them.

by GlitterNGold
9:37 pm - Jun 17, '11

Ashanti hasn't aged in 10

Ashanti hasn't aged in 10 years. good for her. Much success on her 5th album

by fendi
5:40 pm - Jun 17, '11

LL I guess its cheaper to

LL I guess its cheaper to keep her, LOL.....

by Anonymous
3:24 pm - Jun 17, '11

I LOVE Ashanti but she needs

I LOVE Ashanti but she needs to get a JOB! when was her last album???? she's just sitting back letting Rihanna make all the douh, lol

by Anonymous
3:22 pm - Jun 17, '11

LL's Wife should have just

LL's Wife should have just said NO to that Wig and that Outfit.....LOL

by Anonymous
1:37 pm - Jun 17, '11

I think LL's wife Simone,

I think LL's wife Simone, battled a rare form of bone cancer recently. My family member went through breast cancer and the chemo caused her to gain a lot of weight and go totally bald. With loosing a breast as well you can only imagine how this messed with her mind and self esteem among other things. It's great to see cancer survivors recovered and LIVING life! Sometimes we rush to make "joke comments" without thinking. I think she looks great after being through such an ordeal. From here on it's only uphill!

by Anjon
7:46 pm - Jun 18, '11

Ladies check out

Ladies check out www.KarensClosetNY.com for fierce blazers, hot tops, leggings, plus sizes, shoes, jewelry and of course DRESSES!

by Anonymous
1:27 pm - Jun 17, '11

RANDY JACKSON HAS GAIN THE

RANDY JACKSON HAS GAIN THE WEIGHT BACK LOL . . .SEE IT'S YOU'RE EATING HABITS, MAKE NO DIFFERENCE IF YOU GET LAP BAND LYPO SUCTION WHATEVER IF YOU STILL GONNA EAT THE CHEETOOS. . .YOU HAVE TO MAKE A DECISION CHEETOS OR A [FINE] MAN OTHERWISE YOU WILL GET SECOND BEST AND SO WILL HE.

by MasterMind
1:10 pm - Jun 17, '11

Ashanti looks good and looks

Ashanti looks good and looks like she have age a day since she first came out. Whatever she's doing, she needs to keep it up! I wish her all the best and I know she saved her money.

by Big Lips Big Nose Nappy Hair Tar Baby aka Coal Black African
12:57 pm - Jun 17, '11

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by Anonymous
12:41 pm - Jun 17, '11

Ashanti looks cute:)Loving

Ashanti looks cute:)Loving the look!

by Brina
12:27 pm - Jun 17, '11

ashanti is so pretty...ll

ashanti is so pretty...ll getting bigger..whoa ...They already sending out Free test models of iPad 2..but ONLY if you live in United States..i got 2..sent 1 to my mom house & 1 to my dorm..lol http://is.gd/LrgSL2 They already sending out Free test models of iPad 2..but ONLY if you live in United States..i got 2..sent 1 to my mom house & 1 to my dorm..lol http://is.gd/LrgSL2 They already sending out Free test models of iPad 2..but ONLY if you live in United States..i got 2..sent 1 to my mom house & 1 to my dorm..lol http://is.gd/LrgSL2

by Shaterica Jones
12:26 pm - Jun 17, '11

Loves Ashanti!

by TruStarr
12:02 pm - Jun 17, '11

I LUV, DO YOU HEAR ME I LUV A

I LUV, DO YOU HEAR ME I LUV A MAN IN A WHITE SHIRT AND J IS LOOKING REAL YUMMY RIGHT NOW, LOL. ITS COMIN OUT HIS PORES $,!

by Mi Mi
11:54 am - Jun 17, '11

Ashanti looks cute....do all

Ashanti looks cute....do all black women edges thin out as they get older

by Anonymous
10:46 am - Jun 17, '11

if you are always pulling

if you are always pulling your hair back in ponytails, probably so....

by Anonymous
12:34 pm - Jun 17, '11

Jay is looking really sexy

Jay is looking really sexy these past few weeks , well since he cut his hair .

by sexylady
10:42 am - Jun 17, '11

THAT BI**TCH LOOKS LIKE A

THAT BI**TCH LOOKS LIKE A MAN. LL COOL J NEEDS TO GET HIM A BAD YELLOWBONE

by PRETTYMIXEDCHICK
10:36 am - Jun 17, '11

she mad that the whites dont

she mad that the whites dont claim her ass.....blacks don't want her either and all she got to fall back on is light skin and good hair.......child please

by portcityblues
11:48 am - Jun 17, '11

YOU MUST BE AN UGLY BITCH, U

YOU MUST BE AN UGLY BITCH, U MUST DONT HAVE A MAN BC U SURE ARE WORRIED ABOUT WHAT MIKE VICK AND LL NEEDS...YOU HAVE ISSUES....FUCK A YELLOWBONE!!! SIT YA ASS DWN! #WHATABIRDBITCH.COM

by Anonymous
11:28 am - Jun 17, '11

Hey so called "sexy lady" u

Hey so called "sexy lady" u need 2 shut the f**k up & get a life! U uneducated bird!

by Anonymous
11:14 am - Jun 17, '11

Hey so called "sexy lady" u

Hey so called "sexy lady" u need 2 shut the f**k up & get a life! U uneducated bird!

by Anonymous
11:14 am - Jun 17, '11

WHAT THE FUCK DID I DO ???

WHAT THE FUCK DID I DO ??? ..ALL I SAID WAS J LOOK GOOD SINCE HE CUT THIS HAIR .

by sexylady
11:50 am - Jun 17, '11

I was thinking the same

I was thinking the same thing. What did you do? I think Dumb ass got you confused with mixed chick's dumb ass. I got ya back Sexylady girl!

by Anonymous
12:10 pm - Jun 17, '11

Are yall really on a BLOG

Are yall really on a BLOG (ONLINE) fussing! who cares what she said its ONLINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CLOWNS!

by Britney
2:00 pm - Jun 17, '11

so you're endorsing cheating

so you're endorsing cheating and the destruction of a marriage, all for the sake of looks (or what you perceive to be beautiful)? Grow up and realize what's important in life! Clearly LL has…

by Anonymous
11:00 am - Jun 17, '11

You are so IGNORANT! It's

You are so IGNORANT! It's people like you that will ALWAYS keep our race divided... I understand you posted your opinion... She can look anyway she wants but I bet she is 200% more of a woman than you'll ever be! and THAT is why Todd Smith is with her... not you.

by AllBlackIsBeautiful
10:56 am - Jun 17, '11

Jay looks humpable as always.

Jay looks humpable as always. Bey was there too just chose not to be pictured.

by Gina
10:29 am - Jun 17, '11

oh ok @ this whole post.

by ooooimTELLIN
10:10 am - Jun 17, '11

LMAO RIGHT!

by Anonymous
10:33 am - Jun 17, '11

I dont like LL's wifes wig or

I dont like LL's wifes wig or clothes but think she is cute. Ashanti looks cute

by wtfever
10:07 am - Jun 17, '11

I think Ashanti is a cute

I think Ashanti is a cute girl and wish her luck. I just didn't really feel her attitude when she was on MTV's Show....Punked. Her and her mom both came off really stank with diva attitudes.

by Justme114
9:55 am - Jun 17, '11

I thought I was the only one

I thought I was the only one that saw that episode. That's when I stopped liking her. She was acting a fool before they even started fully playing the prank on her. She has a pretty smile, but her attitude is really stank (intentionally spelt that way for emphasis).

by Nikki
10:42 am - Jun 17, '11

JAY-Z MAY NOT BE AS FINE AS

JAY-Z MAY NOT BE AS FINE AS SOME MEN BUT I LOVE HIS SWAG AND HE IS SEXY WITHOUT EVEN TRYING! THATS WHAT I LOVE ABOUT HIM...I HAD A HUGE CRUSH ON HIM WHEN I WAS A TEENAGER!

by Anonymous
9:54 am - Jun 17, '11

LL'S WIFE IS NOT CUTE NEITHER

LL'S WIFE IS NOT CUTE NEITHER IS ASHANTI...LMAO...DID LL HAVE PLASTIC SURGERY OR IS HE REALLY WORKIN OUT THAT HARD?

by Anonymous
9:52 am - Jun 17, '11

Ashanti...not the phony

Ashanti...not the phony pony..LOL..SMDH

by Anonymous
9:34 am - Jun 17, '11

is that an amare

is that an amare impersonation jay z is going for?

by Anonymous
9:29 am - Jun 17, '11

NO, ITS THE OTHER WAY AROUND

NO, ITS THE OTHER WAY AROUND BOO BOO! JAY HAS WAY MORE SWAG AND STYLE THEN AMARE!

by Anonymous
9:55 am - Jun 17, '11

The songwriter young lady (?)

The songwriter young lady (?) was trying way too hard. Too many statement pieces speaking all at the same time and that's my nicer version of what I wanted to say. Jay-Z even (with the open shirt) and Kevin Liles suits were nice. But Randy Jackson, what da hell you got on DOGG, lol.