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

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 …

4 days ago · 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 …

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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 …

Feb 18, 2025 · Discover LL Cool J's age, career achievements, marriage to Simone, and children in this detailed biography.

Sep 5, 2025 · LL Cool J has been bringing the cool and captivating crowds with his voice for decades. Following his epic six-minute medley at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, where …

LL Cool J Biography “Dreams don’t have deadlines. I’m thinking of doing bigger and better things and having more fun with it.” — LL Cool J LL Cool J is an American Rapper and Actor. Known …

Nov 16, 2021 · He has emceed the Grammy Awards for several years. In 2015, LL became the host of the popular celebrity competition Lip Sync Battle. LL Cool J has received special …

6 days ago · Hip-hop legend LL COOL J will headline a free concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia on New Year's Eve.