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 ...

Everyone was laughing at LL Cool J. It was the fall of 1984, and the 16-year-old rapper also known as James Todd Smith was full of confidence as he jumped on the mic at a block party in his native ...

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 ...

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.” ...

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 ...

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 ...

LL Cool J‘s new album The FORCE is set to make a powerful impact, packed to the brim with high-profile collaborations that could make even the biggest star-studded gala look like a quiet night in.

LL Cool J is without doubt one of the greatest MC’s of all-time and while many may consider him to be the actual GOAT of the rap game, LL himself is going a step beyond that assessment and ...