Rapsody Joins Simone I. Smith for a Jewelry Line Celebrating Black Women.
Entrepreneur and LL Cool J’s wife, Simone I. Smith, continues her legacy of celebrity collaborations with a new jewelry collection inspired by Rapsody’s latest album.
A new jewelry collection from Simone I. Smith Jewelry is set to debut this summer, drawing inspiration from Grammy Award-winning rapper Rapsody’s forthcoming album, God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops.
The complete collection will launch in August, while the Raveen Hoops are available for pre-order starting now. Crafted with 18K yellow gold plating and offered in two sizes, the statement earrings honor Black beauty through meaningful design details, including an Afro pick and the silhouette of a woman. Their name also pays tribute to Raveen, the iconic Black-owned haircare brand celebrated for supporting natural hair during the Afro movement.
“I chose to collaborate with Rapsody because she’s more than an incredible artist—she’s also a close friend,” Smith said in a statement. “She has been a longtime supporter of my brand, and I’ve always admired her style, energy, authenticity, and spirit. The Raveen Hoops are a tribute to our culture, the strength of sisterhood, and the beauty of embracing our true selves.”
Rapsody added, “Creating the Raveen Hoops with Simone felt like the perfect way to bring this album to life in a tangible form. The hoops symbolize an heirloom, the Afro pick represents our language and heritage, and the woman’s silhouette embodies the divinity, beauty, and strength of Black womanhood at the heart of it all.”
According to her website, Smith launched Simone I. Smith Jewelry in 2011 after being diagnosed with stage III chondrosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. What began with her signature lollipop pendant has since grown into a full jewelry line featuring hoop earrings, bangles, necklaces, and a collection for men. Through a partnership with the American Cancer Society, a portion of every purchase is donated to support cancer research and the ongoing fight against the disease.
