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LL Cool J Calls Out DJ Akademiks For Calling Hip-Hop Pioneers “Dusty”

Love him or hate him, DJ Akademiks is one of the most prominent figures in modern-day Hip-Hop media. His controversial takes sometimes rile up fans and rappers. It appears LL Cool J had an issue with ...
Rolling Out

LL Cool J declares himself hip-hop’s most pivotal figure

On December 3, 2024, LL Cool J made waves with a bold proclamation on Apple Music’s Le Code podcast. During a candid conversation with host Mehdi Maïzi, the rap icon shared insights about his ...
Rolling Out

LL Cool J’s bold claim ignites debate over hip-hop legacy

LL Cool J at the 34th Annual PaleyFest Los Angeles - "NCIS: LA" at Dolby Theater on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo credit: Shutterstock.com/Kathy Hutchins ...
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LL Cool J On Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary, Looking For That “Santana Moment” & Celebrating The Culture On His Mash-Up Tour With The Roots

Editors’ Note: This interview is the first in a series commemorating the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop on August 11 “I mean, there were people who used to look at us at that time and say, ‘Where is the ...
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LL COOL J Challenges Hip-Hop Age Norms

Determined to combat ageism in Hip-Hop, LL Cool J’s “The FORCE” aims to prove that relevance extends beyond age in the music industry. LL COOL J is standing on business when it comes to fighting ...
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LL Cool J & Peyton Manning Team On ‘Hip Hop Was Born Here’ Docuseries At Paramount+

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. EXCLUSIVE: Peyton Manning and LL Cool J have teamed on Hip Hop Was Born Here, a docuseries that explores the history of hip hop in ...
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LL Cool J bringing lineup of hip-hop legends to Memphis for concert event. What to expect

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Billed as "hip-hop's most unforgettable celebration," the multi-act package tour launched Aug. 11 in Baltimore. The tour coincides ...
American Songwriter

Grandmaster Flash, LL Cool J, Lil Wayne, and More Honor Hip-Hop 50 at VMAs

As the latest of several recent performances and shows honoring hip-hop’s 50-year anniversary in 2023, MTV’s Video Music Awards welcomed many of the genre’s finest figures to the stage on Tuesday ...
The Source Magazine

Today In Hip Hop History: LL Cool J Released Third LP ‘Walking With A Panther’ 35 Years Ago

On this day in Hip Hop history, LL Cool J released his third studio LP Walking with a Panther on Def Jam Recordings in 1989. Peaking at #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop chart and #6 on the Billboard ...
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LL Cool J to host hip-hop docuseries for Paramount+

June 27 (UPI) --Paramount+ announced Friday that LL Cool J is soon to helm a fresh music docuseries for its platform that will provide a deep dive into everything hip-hop. LL Cool J, born James Todd ...
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LL Cool J & Peyton Manning Team On ‘Hip Hop Was Born Here’ Docuseries At Paramount+

EXCLUSIVE: Peyton Manning and LL Cool J have teamed on Hip Hop Was Born Here, a docuseries that explores the history of hip hop in New York City. Hosted by LL Cool J, the five-episode first season is ...