Ll Cool J: Last News

LL COOL J has spoken about the reaction he got when he revealed his intention to record a new album.In an interview with Variety published yesterday (September 13), the veteran rapper – real name James Todd Smith – talked about how people reacted to his desire to work on ‘The FORCE’, which was eventually released on September 6. It marks his first studio album in eleven years.“When I told people, ‘Yo, I wanna do a culturally relevant album’ in the midst of all these [younger artists], people looked at me like I had nine heads,” Smith told the publication.“They looked at me like I was a hydra – a hydra! – looking at me crazy like that, not because of any ill will, but just ‘How can you do that?’”The rapper, who turned 56 this year, followed through with the project, which was mainly produced by A Tribe Called Quest‘s Q-Tip.

LL Cool J has said he believes people will one day “wake up” to realise that he “is the most important rapper” to have ever existed.In a recent interview on Apple Music radio show Le Code, the rapper said that he thinks, one day, people will fully recognise his contribution to rap and hip hop culture – and that he is “the most important rapper that ever existed.”“I truly believe one day people are going to say that,” he emphasized. The ‘Mama Said Knock You Out’ rapper added to claim that he’s been responsible for introducing the following to hip-hop culture: “all the diamonds… the ice and the jewellery”, along with “love songs and all the love shit” and the “rebellious, bad boy vibes before it was done.”He added: “When it comes to the G.O.A.T terminology, they gon’ say, ‘This is the guy who came up with all the G.O.A.T stuff.

Little Simz presented hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes with the Global Icon Award at tonight’s 2024 MTV EMAs – watch footage below.The awards ceremony went down at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena on Sunday night (November 10). Rhymes was the recipient of the prestigious Global Icon award, which has previously been won by the likes of Queen, Eminem, Liam Gallagher, U2 and Whitney Houston.During his acceptance speech at the ceremony, Busta revealed that he had never been to the Europe Music Awards before.

LL Cool J and Flavor Flav were asked about their thoughts on the arrest of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs at the Black Music Action Coalition gala in Los Angeles this week.The fourth annual awards gala was hosted at the Beverly Hilton on Thursday (September 19), where the likes of Usher, LL Cool J and Gunna were honoured.The event was held just two days after rap mogul Diddy was arrested in New York and charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transporting for prostitution. It followed a string of sexual misconduct allegations filed against him over the past year.He has since been denied bail, with the latest reports claiming that he had been placed on suicide watch as he awaits trial.Speaking to Sky News on the red carpet, LL Cool J replied “no” when asked if he had any thoughts on the high-profile arrest or allegations, before adding: “I feel for his children, the rest I can’t speak on, that’s what we’ve got a court system for.

LL COOL J has shared his first ever collaboration with Eminem – ‘Murdergram Deux’.The new track, which you can listen to below, is set to feature on the former’s forthcoming album new album ‘THE FORCE’, which is set to drop on September 6 via Def Jam Recordings/Virgin Music Group. You can pre-order/pre-save it here.

LL Cool J has released a new single featuring Saweetie – you can check it out below.Last Friday (August 9), the legendary rapper shared the music video for ‘Proclivities’ with Saweetie. It marks the third offering from LL Cool J’s upcoming album ‘THE FORCE’.The track sees LL Cool J and Saweetie trade bars, both showing off their signature flows, as they rap about seductive scenarios. Cool J raps over the raunchy track: “Damn baby I don’t know if you dance or not / I’d love to see you on the pole / I don’t know if you conservative or if you a freak / But I’d love to see you lose control.”Watch the music video for LL Cool J’s ‘Proclivities’ featuring Saweetie below.Produced entirely by A Tribe Called Quest’s Q-Tip, the 14-track project ‘THE FORCE’ features the likes of Eminem, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes and more.‘THE FORCE’ is the rapper’s 14th album and marks his first LP in 11 years.

André 3000 has explained why he has no plans to rap again in the future.It comes after LL COOL J expressed his disappointment at the OutKast man’s recent solo project ‘New Blue Sun’, which is dominated by an ambient flute.“Let’s not lie to ourselves: I don’t wanna hear him do the flute,” said COOL J. “You wanna hear me do a violin? You might not wanna hear me do shit, but do you wanna hear me do a violin?”“I wanna hear him get with Big Boi, I want them to make an OutKast [album] or to do a solo album.

LL COOL J has announced that his new album ‘THE FORCE’ will have a star-studded tracklist and has shared his new single ‘Passion’.Taking to his official social media accounts, the hip-hop legend shared a post that featured the album artwork as well as the full tracklist. Produced entirely by A Tribe Called Quest’s Q-Tip, the 14-track project features the likes of Eminem, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, Saweetie and more.In addition to sharing the tracklist, LL COOL J also shared ‘Passion’, the second single to be released from the album. The song features a flowy and laidback beat while the rapper spits: “Diss tracks can’t distract a mack / Too hot to troll, I’m so cold / Whether Fahrenheit or Celsius these n***** know,” highlighting his relaxed delivery.My new album THE FORCE launches 9/6/2024 scroll up for the cover art and track listing.

LL COOL J has spoken to NME about returning to music after over a decade off with his upcoming album, ‘THE FORCE’ – on his mission to “do the Blackest shit in the world”.Today (Friday June 14), the hip-hop legend dropped ‘Saturday Night Special’ with Rick Ross and Fat Joe – the lead single for his long-awaited comeback LP – as well as announcing that his 14th studio album would arrive later this year. ‘THE FORCE’ will be executively produced by fellow hip-hop juggernaut Q-Tip – best known for his own solo work and being a member of the legendary collective, A Tribe Called Quest.“‘Saturday Night Special’ is just the beginning,” LL COOL J – real name James Todd Smith – said in a press statement.

Cardi B and LL Cool J have been announced as the latest additions to the 52nd Dick Clark’s New Years’ Rockin’ Eve line-up. The rappers are among many artists who will be featured on the annual New Year’s Eve programme, with LL Cool J taking the Times Square stage in New York City and Cardi B beaming in from Fontainebleau Miami Beach.The programme will also feature performances from Megan Thee Stallion, Jelly Roll, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyla, Aqua, Doechii, Ellie Goulding, Green Day, Janelle Monáe, Loud Luxury and Two Friends with Bebe Rexha, Ludacris, Nile Rodgers and Chic, Paul Russell, Reneé Rapp with Coco Jones, and Thirty Seconds To Mars.In addition, Post Malone has been announced to perform his ‘Austin’ highlight, ‘Chemical’, from Las Vegas, and NewJeans will be joining the festivities from South Korea with performances of their ‘Get Up’ hits, ‘Super Shy’ and ‘ETA’.The countdown programme is scheduled to air on ABC on Sunday, December 31 at 8PM Eastern Time, and will be co-hosted for the 19th time by Ryan Seacrest alongside Rita Ora in Times Square, New York.

Carson Daly's firstborn is following in his footsteps. Jackson Daly, Carson's 14-year-old son, showed off his journalistic skills on Thursday's episode of as he interviewed rap legendLL Cool J about the evolution of hip-hop.

Miranda Lambert's recent concert drama. After the 39-year-old country singer stopped her Las Vegas show to call out a group of fans who were taking a selfie, Lambert has been under fire for her comments. Rapper and actor LL Cool J, whose real name is James Todd Smith, recently commented on Lambert's actions during an interview on the radio show. When the radio hosts asked LL Cool J if he would call out a fan for taking a selfie at his show, he began laughing and saying, «No.» «Miranda, get over it, baby,» he quipped. «They're fans.

LL Cool J will join season 3 of as a recurring guest star after making a surprise cameo appearance in Monday's sophomore finale. The 55-year-old star just wrapped up a 14-season run on with Sunday's series finale.In the finale of , Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey) and Kate Whistler (Tori Anderson) are attacked under fire in Venezuela and they receive assistance from Sam, who made his way over from Morocco, where he was last seen with his crew.In the scene, Sam tells Tennant she has «people looking out for her» as he goes on overwatch.

is signing off.The long-running CBS drama, led by Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J, closes its doors for good after 14 seasons on Sunday when it airs its series finale. Titled «New Beginnings Part Two,» the second hour of a two-part swan song, the NCIS team continues to assist the ATF in its investigation into the stolen military-grade weapons, all while Callen (O'Donnell) and Anna (Bar Paly) decide on an impromptu wedding.ET exclusively debuts a first look from the final episode, which features a sweet moment between Callen and Sam (LL Cool J) on the former's wedding day as they reflect on all they've been through together as partners and friends.«Thank you for being my best man,» Callen opens the scene as he and Sam, dressed in tailored suits, walk down an empty hallway.«I'm honored to do so,» Sam replies.As Callen turns the page and begins a new life with Anna, he can't help but reminisce on everything they've gone through over the years. «I would not be here today if it wasn't for you,» Callen says genuinely.«No, you would not,» Sam quips.«Aren't you going to say you wouldn't be here without me either?» Callen asks.«Well, I don't want to lie to you, especially on your wedding day,» Sam jokingly answers back.As the pair have a laugh, things get serious and heartfelt when Sam agrees that he wouldn't be where he was either without Callen by his side.«I love you, man,» Callen says, prompting Sam to reply in a classic Sam way, «I know! I love you too.»The two embrace in a hug as Callen expresses his gratitude to Sam once more: «Thank you for always being there.»ET spoke to the NCIS: LA cast in March as they reflected on saying goodbye after a 14-season run.«It was an amazing run.

LL Cool J has revealed his first headline tour in 30 years – featuring the likes of The Roots, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt-N-Pepa and many more.The F.O.R.C.E. Live, standing for Frequencies Of Real Creative Energy, Live tour is set to commence on  June 25 in Boston at TD Garden.

Last August, LL Cool J pulled off his first Rock The Bells in the aftermath of a lawsuit in which he won the trademark rights to the popular New York hip-hop festival, named for a 1985 cut from his debut album, Radio. Today, he’s announced that he’ll be taking Rock The Bells on the road this summer, joining powers with Live Nation to present a “once-in-a-lifetime touring experience and a celebration of Hip-Hop culture” called “The F.O.R.C.E.

The stars of the outgoing CBS procedural officially wrapped production Wednesday, and they reflected on what it was like saying goodbye to the show, their characters and each other after 14 seasons.«The 14-year thing, we say it, it doesn't seem real because it feels like we just started this and saying goodbye, it's emotional. It was more emotional than I anticipated when we shut it down two nights ago,» star Chris O'Donnell told ET on the red carpet for the series wrap party Friday. «They said, 'It's a series wrap on Chris.' I couldn't -- I had trouble speaking to our crew.

LL Cool J stepped onto the scene and the hip-hop pioneer isn't going anywhere. ET spoke with the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, who looked back at his legacy as one of the earliest rappers to achieve commercial success and reflected on what's to come with his new music and acting career.LL Cool J recalled being a fan of the genre and other rappers from a tender age.

LL Cool J is looking back on his time on The longtime star of the outgoing CBS procedural reflected on playing Special Agent Sam Hanna for 14 seasons in an exclusive sit-down on the ET stages with Nischelle Turner on Thursday, where he acknowledged he has learned quite a lot from playing the same character for a decade and a half.«Taught me a lot,» he shared. «Because day in and day out, I work with people from all over the country and all over the world.

LL Cool J took to his Instagram on Thursday to teach a lesson on respecting hip hop history makers. The rapper was responding to comments made by media personality DJ Akademiks, who referred to some of the pioneers of hip hop as «dusty» and asked if any of the older rappers were «really living good» while streaming live on Twitch. Although he never referred to the DJ by name, LL — a hip hop pioneer himself — responded to the stream during an Instagram Live, calling the belief that someone not having money means they don't have any value is «a bad idea» and «misinformed.»«No one discusses Miles Davis' bank account,» the 54-year-old said. «We don't talk about John Coltrane's bank account.

MTV Video Music Awards are officially underway! After Jack Harlow kicked off the show with an epic performance of his song «First Class» — along with a surprise appearance from Fergie, fellow co-host LL Cool J welcomed fans to this year's show.«Welcome to the biggest music party of the year, no question about it. The 2022 MTV VMAs.