LL Cool J
As the 50th anniversary of hip-hop draws nears, New York City continues to show its appreciation to hip hop by unveiling four distinct MetroCards. These cards celebrate the contributions of LL Cool J, the late Pop Smoke, Rakim, and Cam’ron. The limited edition MetroCards will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis from vending […]
DJ Akademiks who has a huge following with the hip hop youth had some negative comments to say about the pioneers of the culture who paved the way for people like himself and others to make a great living caught the attention of LL Cool J and uncle L gave him a nice lecture. […]
Born James Todd Smith, LL Cool J has received a statue of himself to honor his influence and success within the hip hop industry. Earlier this week, iconic rapper LL Cool J was bestowed with a statue located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. The new statue was sculpted by Sherwin Banfield, the sculpture includes a replica […]
The head-to-head artist showcase created by super producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, Verzuz, has the possibility of creating one of the best battles of all time. Someone say “Mama Said Knock You Out”? or “Get Jiggy With It?” That’s right, the next battle might be the legendary LL Cool J ‘verzuz’ our favorite fresh prince […]
A five-time American Music Award winner, Cardi B will host the American Music Awards. Cardi joins a long list of AMA hosts that includes Jennifer Lopez, Eddie Murphy, Jimmy Kimmel, Britney Spears, LL Cool J, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Tracee Ellis Ross, Lionel Richie, and last year’s host Taraji P. Henson. “When I received the […]
Legends of Hip Hop gathered to break ground for a Universal Hip Hop Museum in the New York borough that birthed the culture, the Bronx. This included icons such as Nas, LL Cool J, Grandmaster Flash, Fat Joe, Slick Rick, and many more. These Hip Hop royalties held shovels for the official ceremony celebrating the […]
Jay-Z and Tina Turner are among the 2021 inductees into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. LL Cool J, Billy Preston, and Randy Rhoads will receive the Musical Excellence Award at the ceremony. Kraftwerk, Gil Scott Heron and Charley Patton will be honored with the Early Influence Award. Clarence Avant will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award. […]
LL Cool J’s new apparel collection has hit the shelves, just in time for the holidays. Rock the Bells, named after his 1985 smash hit is trying to bridge the gap — binging the Cuban link chain in the latest release, collaborating with Atlanta based designer Alexander John, entitled: The Chain Collection. John released a […]
While we may now be used to hearing rappers declare their love in rap tracks and pour their hearts out on their albums, this was not always the case. So, who do we have to thank for paving the way for rap love songs? LL Cool J claims, himself. During a recent interview with Complex […]
Hip-Hop Legend LL Cool J turned 52-year-old today (01/14) Before he spent more than 10 years on the TV Show, NCIS Los Angeles as Special Agent Sam Hanna, or hosting TV Show Lip Sync Battle. James Todd Smith, born in Bay Shore New York and raised in Queens, New York, started rapping at the age […]