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James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), known professionally as LL Cool J (short for L adies L ove Cool J ames), [3] is an American rapper and actor. [4] He is one of the earliest rappers to achieve commercial success, alongside fellow new school hip hop acts Beastie Boys and Run-DMC.
LL Cool J. Actor: Deep Blue Sea. L.L. Cool J was born James Todd Smith in Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, the son of Ondrea Griffith and James Louis Smith, Jr. Todd, as he was called, did not have a very happy childhood. At the age of four, he saw his mother and grandfather shot by his own father.
The G.O.A.T. Text LL COOL J at 917-540-5512 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honoree, two-time Grammy® Award-winning Hip-Hop icon, Kennedy Center Honoree, recording artist, actor, author, NAACP Image...
Nov 16, 2021 · Best Known For: LL Cool J made it big with Def Jam Records in the 1980s and '90s with albums like 'Mama Said Knock You Out.' He has also appeared in films like 'Any Given Sunday' and starred in...
Rock The Bells is the preeminent voice for The Foundation and Future of Hip-Hop. founded in 2018 by LL COOL J, Rock The Bells focuses on content, commerce and experiences that honor the culture and the core elements of Hip-Hop — MC's, DJ's, breakdancers, graffiti artists — and more.
Sep 7, 2024 · The hip-hop star’s acting career led to a 11-year musical hiatus, but despite one major false start, he’s back with a new album.
3 days ago · LL Cool J, American rapper and actor who was a leading exponent of mid-1980s new-school rap. His notable songs included ‘Goin’ Back to Cali’ and ‘Mama Said Knock You Out.’ He also had a successful acting career, perhaps best known for the TV series NCIS: Los Angeles.
3 days ago · Golden-age rappers make a digital-age leap — and survive. LL Cool J and MC Lyte's new albums crack the comeback curse by embracing a need to pivot, without losing grip on what first made them ...
Jul 12, 2024 · LL Cool J has announced his first album in 11 years, with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee assembling an impressive guest list for new LP The FORCE.
May 12, 2021 · It took LL Cool J six ballots and 11 years to enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, but he says it was worth the wait.
