James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), known professionally as LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James), [3] is an American rapper and actor. [4] He is one of the earliest rappers to realize …

At 15, he and one of his best friends came up with his present stage name, L.L. Cool J, which means "Ladies Love Cool James." In 1984, when L.L. was 16, he met Rick Rubin, a student at NYU, who …

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"It's LL and Santana" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 44 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales component chart.[29] "No More" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, …

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LL Cool J (born January 14, 1968, Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, U.S.) is an American rapper and actor, a leading exponent of mid-1980s new-school rap and one of the few hip-hop stars of his era to …

Feb 22, 2025 · LL Cool J, born James Todd Smith, stormed Hip Hop in 1985 as a Queens -bred prodigy, blending raw swagger with a lover’s charm to become one of the genre’s enduring icons.

Apr 16, 2026 · LL Cool J will reprise his 'NCIS: Los Angeles' character Special Agent Sam Hanna in a new spinoff, 'NCIS: New York.' Scott Caan will star alongside him in the series, which is slated to …

Rock The Bells is the preeminent voice for The Foundation and Future of Hip-Hop. founded in 2018 by LL COOL J, Rock The Bells focuses on content, commerce and experiences that honor the culture …