An embellished vehicle trailer hitch-ball assembly (10) that is comprised of an upper ball receptor (12) having an upper surface (14) and a lower surface (16) that is integrally molded to a frame attachment platform (18) from where extends a threaded mounting rod (20). The mounting rod (20) is inserted into a frame bore (28) located on a rear vehicle frame (26) and tightened by a mounting nut (22). On the upper surface (14) of the upper ball receptor (12) is located an embellishment element consisting of at least one LED that is illuminated by a source of electrical power supplied by a vehicle electrical circuit (44). The power applied to the at least one LED is controlled by either a manually operated power switch (64) or when the vehicle's brake pedal is depressed.