On this date in the year 1985, a young Queens emcee named James Todd Smith, known to the world as LL Cool J, released his first full length album on Def Jam Records. Produced primarily by Rick Rubin, ...
Selflessly making something cool or new or fun or better happen in the autumn of one’s artistry has been a challenge for many of De La’s golden-age peers. Rummage through the late-career work of ...
It's been 40 years since LL Cool J first dropped "Rock The Bells," the third single of the legendary New York City rapper's 1985 debut album, Radio. Now, the Rick Rubin-produced song that's become LL ...
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' ...
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 ...
On Dec. 17, hip-hop legend LL Cool J made waves in both the music and skateboarding communities with the release of a limited-edition collection of skateboard decks. This unique collaboration with The ...
Although 2024 ended a few months back, the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards looked forward to celebrating the musical achievements over the past year. Tonight, the awards will honor singers and ...