Legends like LL Cool J never stop achieving. The New York hip-hop icon has become the first solo rapper to achieve the Kennedy Center’s presidential honor.

The New York Times reports 40th annual Honors ceremony will occur on Sunday, December 3 and lines up other icons in music like Gloria Estefan, Lionel Richie, Normal Lear and famed dancer-choreographer Carmen de Lavallade.

In a statement, LL Cool J shared on his achievement, “to be able to come from the corner of Farmers Boulevard in Queens, banging on a garbage can, all the way to the Kennedy Center Honors, that’s a long journey.”

Hip-hop’s presence in the Kennedy Center’s honors continues to grow since 2016 when Q-Tip was named as the artistic director for hip-hop culture.

Congrats go out to the creator of “Mama Said Knock You Out” creator.