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- Given name: James Todd Smith III
- Born: January 14, 1968
- Birthplace: St. Albans, Queens, New York City
- Hometown: Long Island, New York
- AKA: "Ladies Love Cool James," "Mr.Smith," "G.O.A.T." (Greatest Of All Time), "Uncle L"
- Grammy Awards: 2Allmusic.com: LL Cool J Grammies
- Films: 19
- Record label: Def Jam Recordings
- 2008's Exit 13 marks the final album due under his Def Jam contractReuters: LL Cool J makes a grand "Exit" (September 9, 2008)
- Recorded for Def Jam over 22 yearsReuters: LL Cool J makes a grand "Exit" (September 9, 2008)
- Unhappy with Jay-Z's handling of the Def Jam label in years leading up to contract's endReuters: LL Cool J makes a grand "Exit" (September 9, 2008)
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Introduction to LL Cool J
LL Cool J is now starring in NCIS Los Angeles, from the fall of 2009 onwards. He stars with Chris O'Donnell, on the NCIS Cast. This show is in competition for viewers with the original NCIS show starring Mark Harmon as Leroy Gibbs shot in Los Angeles, California and which has stayed wildly popular over many seasons. It will be interesting to see which show becomes the most popular over time.LL Cool J has been a Grammy Award-winning East Coast rapper, hip-hop artist, and occasional actor until now, who has released 13 albums on Def Jam Recordings (including his 1996 greatest hits compilation). He has recorded songs ranging from romantic ballads such as "I Need Love" and "Hey Lover" to pioneering hip-hop songs like "I Can't Live Without My Radio," "I'm Bad" and "Mama Said Knock You Out." For more information about rapping see How to Freestyle Rap.
For further information about becoming a musician yourself check out these how to and related pages: How to Become a Rock Star, How to Become a Blues Musician, How to Become a Professional Musician, How to Become a Session Musician, How to Become a Jazz Musician, How to Become a Country Musician, Worship Leader, How to Play Bass Guitar Videos, How to Succeed in a Band, How to Read Music Videos, How to Begin to Play Bassoon, How to Breakdance, Acoustic Guitar, How to Tune a Violin, and for musician and other performing jobs How to Audition for Cirque du Soleil or for temp jobs try Snag a Job.
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LL Cool J on Amazon
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LL Cool J's Platinum Workout: Sculpt Your Best Body Ever with Hollywood's Fittest Star - $27.95
LL didn’t always have a diesel body—he chiseled it the old-fashioned way, with hard work and discipline. Here he shares the secrets of his transformation in a uniquely creativ...Amazon
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In Too Deep - $14.99
Hip-hop legend LL Cool J (DEEP BLUE SEA, HALLOWEEN: H2O) is teamed with hot stars Omar Epps (THE WOOD, SCREAM 2) and Nia Long (BOILER ROOM, BIG MOMMA's HOUSE) in a gritty crime dra...Amazon
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All World: Greatest Hits - $13.98
The very epitome of "been there, done that," LL Cool J also has the distinction of having originated (or, at least, being the most proficient at) half a dozen rap styles. On the hi...Amazon
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LL Cool J Questions
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Do you think that LL Cool J will be best known for his work on the NCIS Cast or for his music career? 3 AnswersMy my my, LL Cool J was dropping his first tracks over 25 years ago and there is no way his career will be noted by the success of a single television program. ... read more -
Which NCIS Cast member will become the most popular over time - will it be Mark Harmon, LL Cool J, or Chris O'Donnell? 1 AnswerWell, in the words of Peter Griffin of Family Guy "Mark Harmon is the greatest actor in the history of all time" LOL jk. But honestly, I think of anyone, he is ... read more -
Whatever happened to LL Cool J? 1 AnswerLL Cool J ("Lady Loves Cool James") is still very much around and successful. His last two albums have been: 2006, Todd Smith, reached number 6 US album charts... read more
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