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Eminem Recalls Writing His First Rap As A Kid Because of LL Cool J
Elsewhere in a new Shade 45 interview, Eminem admitted to performing LL Cool J's songs to passing cars.
Trey Alston19 hours ago
Musician Who Worked With LL Cool J Brings Hip-Hop to a Traditional Industry
After nearly 15 years chasing music, Brian Desind applied the lessons of hip-hop, streetwear and sneaker culture to a business few expected them to reach.
Maggie Ekberg23 days ago
LL Cool J Fondly Recalls Ol' Dirty Bastard Urinating on His Plaques: 'Loved Him Ever Since'
"I couldn't understand it," LL says of the moment, which occurred at the legendary Chung King Studios.
Trace William Cowen59 days ago
Jennifer Beals Leads LL Cool J’s High-Stakes 'NCIS: New York' Team
The 'Flashdance' and 'The L Word' icon steps in as Robyn Wells, the boss overseeing LL Cool J and Scott Caan’s high-stakes team in 'NCIS: New York.'
Bernadette Giacomazzo60 days ago
Keke Palmer Joins BET's Inaugural Board of Advisors With Queen Latifah, LL Cool J
"Keke Palmer represents the future of entertainment," said BET President Louis Carr.
Jaelani Turner-Williams75 days ago
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Dame Dash Claims LL Cool J Has Album Dissing Jay-Z After Jay ‘Embarrassed’ Him in Rap Battle
The infamous rap battle in question took place in the 90s, when Jay reportedly wasn't signed.
tara mahadevan129 days ago
LL Cool J’s Wife Simone Smith Reflects on Being Cancer-Free: ‘You Can’t Take Life for Granted’
Smith was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma in 2004.
tara mahadevan153 days ago
LL Cool J to Host the 2025 MTV VMAs
The legendary perfomer will take the stage for the first time solo after first hosting in 2022 alongside Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow.
Lucille Barilla384 days ago
2025 MTV Video Music Awards Nominees: Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Doechii, and More
Winners will be announced in September.
Trace William Cowen397 days ago
Busta Rhymes Feels 'Complete' After Being Honored With Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane, and Chuck D joined him for the star-studded event.
Trey Alston400 days ago
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LL Cool J Shuts Down Doubts Over G.O.A.T. Acronym Origins: 'Claim!?'
Uncle L named his eighth studio album 'G.O.A.T.,' which was released back in 2000.
tara mahadevan409 days ago
LL Cool J Supports Union Strikes in Philadelphia by Dropping Out of Concert
Philadelphia's biggest labor union has been on strike since July 1.
tara mahadevan429 days ago
Watch Lil Wayne Bring Out LL Cool J During 'Carter VI' Concert at Madison Square Garden
Weezy sampled Uncle L's "Rock The Bells" on new album 'Tha Carter VI.'
Trey Alston456 days ago
Ye Shares List of '12 Rap Kings' Featuring Himself and Drake But No Kendrick Lamar
"Kendrick was never king," Ye told fans.
Trace William Cowen534 days ago
LL Cool J Declares He's the Most Important Rapper of All Time
On Apple Music's 'Le Code' podcast, he listed the many things that he's been first to do.
Trey Alston645 days ago
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