He also pointed to a photo of himself with LL Cool J on the jumbotron, adding, "LL, that's us in 1986. That's how long we been rocking. Look at that. I'm about 19 years old." ...

He also pointed to a photo of himself with LL Cool J on the jumbotron, adding, “LL, that’s us in 1986. That’s how long we been rocking. Look at that. I’m about 19 years old.” ...

LL Cool J is a two-time Grammy Award-winning rapper, whose real name is James Todd Smith. The rapper first signed to Def Jam at 17 years old, according to the Rock & Rock Hall of Fame.

LL COOL J returns to NYC to explore hip-hop's roots in new docuseries Fifty years after critics dismissed hip-hop as a passing fad, Grammy winner LL COOL J is taking viewers back to the genre's ...

LL Cool J brings out Rev. Run of Run-DMC for a surprise performance After reigniting the audience post-weather delay, LL Cool J shocked the crowd by bringing out a surprise guest: Rev. Run of Run-DMC.

LL Cool J performs during the final night of the Cincinnati Music Festival at Paycor Stadium on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Many concert-goers left in droves (understandably) to avoid potential rain.