LL Cool J arrived in the middle of this transformation, becoming a new prototype for the street image that major players and young fans gravitated toward. Confident, aggressive, stylish, and ...

"What's in a name?" is no idle question when it comes to LL Cool J, who stars in the CBS show, "NCIS: Los Angeles." He's an actor, a rapper, and host of the Grammy Awards. But still, what about that ...

Ladies Love Cool James is back. After focusing on his acting career for more than a decade, LL Cool J is back to doing what made him relevant. Rapping. The New York MC’s 14th studio album, “The FORCE” ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) LL Cool J’s name has long been synonymous with hip hop’s evolution, versatility, and resilience. From the moment he burst onto the scene in the mid-1980s, his commanding voice, ...

When hip-hop burst on the scene in the ‘70s, no one expected it to become a cultural touchstone or for it to experience the longevity it has achieved. But here we are more than 50 years later, and ...

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' ...

To get an idea of how far back LL COOL J's contributions to hip-hop go, take a close listen to his recollection of a conversation with Q-Tip that became the genesis of his new album THE FORCE. Q-Tip ...