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Artist | Saquan Stimpson from Newark, DE, USA |
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Credit | Hip Hop Artist LL Cool J |
License | cc-by-2.0 |
Desc | Rapper LL Cool J performing in Wilmington, Delaware in 2008. |
Usage | Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 |
American rapper and actor
LL Cool J is ...
Alive
Born | 14 January 1968 in Queens |
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Age | 55 years, 5 months |
Sex or gender | male |
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Country of citizenship | United States of America |
Birth name | James Todd Smith |
Occupation | actor, songwriter, rapper, singer, stage actor, television actor and film actor |
Instrument | voice |
Awards | Kennedy Center Honors, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and W. E. B. Du Bois Medal |
Genre | hip hop music and New school hip hop |
Twitter username | llcoolj |
Instagram username | llcoolj |
Educated at | Andrew Jackson High School |
About LL Cool J
LL Cool J: The Hip-Hop Pioneer Who Became a Hollywood Icon
LL Cool J, born James Todd Smith on January 14, 1968, in Bay Shore, New York, is a true icon of hip-hop. He started his career as a teenager, releasing his debut album, "Radio," in 1985, which became an instant classic and helped define the sound of the genre. With his smooth flow, catchy hooks, and confident persona, LL Cool J quickly became one of the most popular and influential rappers of his time.
Over the years, LL Cool J has released 13 studio albums, sold over 20 million records worldwide, and won two Grammy Awards. He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, including Jennifer Lopez, Mary J. Blige, and Brad Paisley. His hits include "I Need Love," "Mama Said Knock You Out," and "Hey Lover."
But LL Cool J's talents extend beyond music. He has also made a name for himself as an actor, appearing in films like "Deep Blue Sea," "S.W.A.T.," and "Any Given Sunday," as well as TV shows like "NCIS: Los Angeles" and "Lip Sync Battle." He has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards for his acting work.
LL Cool J's impact on hip-hop and popular culture cannot be overstated. He was one of the first rappers to cross over into the mainstream, paving the way for artists like Jay-Z and Eminem. He also helped popularize the "bling" culture, with his love of gold chains and flashy clothing.
But LL Cool J's legacy goes beyond his music and style. He has also been an advocate for social justice and education, working with organizations like the NAACP and the Get Schooled Foundation to promote equality and opportunity for all.
LL Cool J's influence on hip-hop and popular culture is undeniable, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
References:
- "LL Cool J." Biography.com, A&E Television Networks, 27 Apr. 2017, www.biography.com/musician/ll-cool-j.
- "LL Cool J." IMDb, IMDb.com, www.imdb.com/name/nm0005112/.
- "LL Cool J." Grammy.com, The Recording Academy, www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/ll-cool-j.
Films - which cast members have died?
LL Cool J has been a part of these films.
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Deep Blue Sea
1999 film by Renny Harlin

Any Given Sunday
1999 film by Oliver Stone

Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
1998 horror film directed by Steve Miner

Lennon or McCartney
2014 film

Charlie's Angels
2000 film by McG

S.W.A.T.
2003 American action-crime-thriller film

Toys
1992 film by Barry Levinson

Mindhunters
2004 film by Renny Harlin

Rollerball
2002 film by John McTiernan

The Hard Way
1991 action-comedy film

Last Holiday
2006 film by Wayne Wang

Grudge Match
2013 film by Peter Segal

In Too Deep
1999 film by Michael Rymer

Kingdom Come
2001 film by Doug McHenry

Woo
1998 romantic comedy film

Deliver Us from Eva

Edison
2005 film by David J. Burke

The Deal
2008 film by Steven Schachter

Slow Burn

Beef II
2004 film by Peter Spirer

Out-of-Sync
1995 film by Debbie Allen

B*A*P*S
1997 film by Robert Townsend

Touch
1997 film by Paul Schrader
Television - which cast members have died?
LL Cool J has been a part of these shows.
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House
American television medical drama

Hawaii Five-0
2010 version of the American television series

American Dad!
American animated comedic sitcom

30 Rock
American television comedy series

NCIS
American military drama/police procedural fictional television series

NCIS: Los Angeles
American military drama/police procedural television series

Lip Sync Battle
television series

WWII in HD

In the House
television series
Discography

Radio
album by American rapper LL Cool J

Authentic
album by LL Cool J

Mama Said Knock You Out
album

Exit 13
album by LL Cool J

Walking with a Panther
album by LL Cool J

Todd Smith
eleventh studio album by American rapper LL Cool J

Mr. Smith
album by LL Cool J

The DEFinition
album by LL Cool J

G.O.A.T.
album by LL Cool J

Bigger and Deffer
album by LL Cool J

14 Shots to the Dome
album by LL Cool J

10
album by LL Cool J

Phenomenon
album by LL Cool J

All World: Greatest Hits
album by LL Cool J

All World 2
album by LL Cool J
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