Beginning with his 1984 debut “Radio,” LL COOL J has released 14 studio albums ... “Luv U Better,” “Headsprung,” “Hush,” and “Control Myself.” LL is a two-time Grammy Award ...

LL Cool J is one of the most important figures in hip-hop history as one of the first rappers to achieve commercial success in the ’80s. If you ask him, he’s the most important one.

Walking in the St. Albans neighborhood of Queens, New York, LL COOL J said, "I love this hood, man. Love this neighborhood. Love everything about it. Love the energy. I made a name for myself ...

Read more opinions on theGrio. LL Cool J, the multi-hyphenate entertainer who in 2024 released his 14th studio album, “The FORCE,” nearly 40 years after releasing his debut album ...

Back in 2017, LL Cool J became the first hip hop artist to receive Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime contributions to American culture. The year before, his star was unveiled on the Hollywood ...

It has been a long time since LL COOL J grabbed the mic. How long? One of the most beloved MCs of all-time has been away for the game for such an extended period that some newer fans might only ...

LL Cool J is proving that older rappers are very much relevant in current-day hip-hop. RhymeJunkie cites the 56-year-old rhyme legend’s recent sit-down with Billboard, where he chatted about his ...

On May 22, 2017, in the dead of night, LL COOL J posted a tweet that has become the stuff of internet legend: “If I hear one more terrible rap record I’m gonna have to do it to these meatballs.” ...

To get an idea of how far back LL COOL J's contributions to hip-hop go, take a close listen to his recollection of a conversation with Q-Tip that became the genesis of his new album THE FORCE.

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. Eminem, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross ...

After focusing on his acting career for more than a decade, LL Cool J is back to doing what made him relevant. Rapping. The New York MC’s 14th studio album, “The FORCE” is LL’s first ...