The Source

Happy 58th Birthday To Hip Hop Trailblazer LL Cool J!

On this date, Hip Hop salutes one of its true cornerstones as James Todd Smith, known to the world as LL Cool J, celebrates ...

Damien ‘E-Love' Matthias, Figure In Public Enemy Iconic Logo & LL Cool J's Righthand, Dead At 58

Damien "E-Love" Matthias, who entered the hip-hop industry alongside childhood friend LL Cool J, has died at 58 ...

LL Cool J Friend E-Love Dies Suddenly, Public Enemy Comments

Damien Matthias shaped rap’s earliest victories through vision trust and presence leaving a cultural imprint that still echoes far beyond the spotlight.
Yahoo

LL Cool J said he’s the most important rapper that ever existed. Sure, I’ll buy that

ELMONT, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: LL Cool J attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for MTV) LL Cool J, the ...
Yahoo

LL COOL J Teases His ‘NCIS’ Return as Sam Hanna Includes ‘More Action’ and ‘Suspense’: 1st Look

The wait is almost over for NCIS fans to see LL COOL J back on the flagship series as Sam Hanna — and Us Weekly has an exclusive first look at his return. “Guess who’s back?” LL COOL J teases in Us’ ...
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 Stefanie Keenan/Getty LL Cool J is giving himself his props. On Friday, Nov ...
Uproxx

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 ...
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 ...

LL Cool J almost never made it to NCIS because of a mechanical shark

Rapper and NCIS star LL Cool J revealed on Hot Ones that his career was nearly cut short by a mechanical shark on the set of ...
AllHipHop

LL COOL J Challenges Hip-Hop Age Norms

Determined to combat ageism in Hip-Hop, LL Cool J’s “The FORCE” aims to prove that relevance extends beyond age in the music industry. LL COOL J is standing on business when it comes to fighting ...
The Grio

LL Cool J said he’s the most important rapper that ever existed. Sure, I’ll buy that

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. LL Cool J, the multi-hyphenate entertainer who in 2024 released his 14th ...
Us Weekly

LL COOL J Teases His ‘NCIS’ Return as Sam Hanna Includes ‘More Action’ and ‘Suspense’: 1st Look (Exclusive)

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X “Guess who’s back?” LL COOL J teases in Us’ exclusive sneak peek at the Monday, April 21, episode, ...