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20 rap songs from the 1990s that we still love today

Hip-hop might have been born in the '70s, but it was in the '90s when the genre truly started to see commercial success. It ...
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 ...
NPR

Rap Veteran LL Cool J Feted on VH1

Ed Gordon talks with hip-hop trailblazer L.L. Cool J about being recognized at Monday night's Hip Hop Honors on VH1. Sponsor Message (Soundbite of rap music) L.L. COOL J (Rapper): (Rapping) When I'm ...
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 ...
UPI

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 ...
AllHipHop

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 ...
Hip-Hop Wired

LL Cool J Says He’s The Most Important Rapper That Ever Existed

LL Cool J is without doubt one of the greatest MC’s of all-time and while many may consider him to be the actual GOAT of the rap game, LL himself is going a step beyond that assessment and labeling ...