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LL Cool J Is ‘The Most Important Rapper That Ever Existed,’ Says LL Cool J

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. During a recent ...
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The return of LL COOL J, the rapper

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 rappin' ...
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LL Cool J And Eminem’s ‘Murdergram Deux’ Reminds Rap Rookies That The Veterans Can Still Lyrically Kill Beats

LL Cool J is still hard as hell. The “Proclivities” rapper might have shelved his joint album with 50 Cent, but LL Cool J’s forthcoming solo album, The Force, will knock out a space for itself on ...
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The Real Reason LL Cool J Joined NCIS: Los Angeles

LL Cool J stars as Sam Hanna in the action television series "NCIS: Los Angeles." Here's why the rapper first joined the show ...
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Who Is LL Cool J’s Wife Simone I. Smith? Get to Know the Rapper’s Jewelry Designer Spouse

LL Cool J found love with his wife, Simone I. Smith, when they were teenagers. The rapper and host of the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards met his longtime love in 1987 in New York City, and they dated for ...
Rolling Out

LL Cool J reveals shocking details about childhood trauma in new interview

LL Cool J at the 34th Annual PaleyFest Los Angeles - "NCIS: LA" at Dolby Theater on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo credit: Shutterstock.com/Kathy Hutchins) In ...
Rolling Out

LL Cool J declares himself hip-hop’s most pivotal figure

On December 3, 2024, LL Cool J made waves with a bold proclamation on Apple Music’s Le Code podcast. During a candid conversation with host Mehdi Maïzi, the rap icon shared insights about his ...
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LL Cool J and Wife Simone I. Smith Are the Cutest Couple at the 2025 MTV VMAs in Twinning Date Night Looks

LL Cool J and Simone I. Smith are one good-looking couple! The rapper, 57, and his wife took date night to the 2025 MTV VMAs for his hosting gig at the awards show. Prior to LL Cool J taking the stage ...
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LL Cool J and Simone I. Smith Celebrate 30 Years of Marriage with Nostalgic Photo

LL Cool J’s wife Simone I. Smith celebrated their 30th anniversary on Instagram with a throwback photo, which appeared to taken during the early stages of their romance She also reflected on what she ...
Entertainment Weekly

LL Cool J says he feels he 'was part of' 2024 Olympics breakdancing: 'Whenever I see the boombox'

"I hope that they reconsider bringing back breaking for the 2028 games. I do know that the breakers will be even better in the 2028 games," LL Cool J says. Sydney Bucksbaum is a staff writer at ...
People

LL Cool J Declares Himself the 'Most Important Rapper That Ever Existed': 'One Day People Are Going to Wake Up'

"I've done so much for the culture, it's almost unfathomable," said the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member in a new interview Shyla Watson is a digital news editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...