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LL Cool J

Hip-Hop Artist, Host of "Lip Sync Battle" & Actor Known For "NCIS"

Hip-Hop Artist, Host of "Lip Sync Battle" & Actor Known For "NCIS"

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LL Cool J Biography

Born James Todd Smith on Long Island, New York, LL Cool J is a nickname that stands for "Ladies Love Cool James." LL Cool J signed to fledgling hip-hop label Def Jam Records in 1984. After a string of hits — included on albums like "Bigger and Deffer," "Walking with a Panther,"" Mama Said Knock You Out," "14 Shots to the Dome" and "Mr. Smith" — LL turned to acting, appearing in movies like "B.A.P.S.," "Halloween H2O" and "Any Given Sunday." In 2009, he began his run on the popular investigative series "NCIS: Los Angeles," and in 2015 he became the host of "Lip Sync Battle," a popular spin-off of a bit first introduced on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon."

LL Cool J's second album was 1987's "Bigger and Deffer," which was produced by DJ Pooh and the L.A. Posse. This stands as one of his biggest-selling career albums, having sold in excess of two million copies in the United States alone. It spent 11 weeks at #1 on Billboard's R&B albums chart and also reached #3 on the Billboard's Pop albums chart. In 1990, LL released "Mama Said Knock You Out," his fourth studio album. The Marley Marl produced album received critical acclaim and eventually went double Platinum, selling over two million copies according to the RIAA. "Mama Said Knock You Out" marked a turning point in LL Cool J's career, as he proved to critics his ability to stay relevant and hard-edged despite the misgivings of his previous album. LL won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1992 for the title track. The album's immense success propelled Mama Said Knock You Out to be LL's top selling album of his career (as of 2002) and solidified his status as a hip-hop icon.

LL Cool J has received special recognition for his many talents. In January 2016, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In December 2017, he became the first rapper to earn recognition at the annual Kennedy Center Honors, America’s highest achievement for a performer.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/11/2024.

LL Cool J Speaking Topics

  • An Evening With LL Cool J

LL Cool J Videos

  • LL Cool J on success behind his show 'NCIS' | The View
    The rapper and actor discusses his career and hit show “NCIS.”
  • LL Cool J Breaks Down Business, Battling and Def Jam to The Grammy’s
    Hip-Hop legend LL Cool J tells classic stories of his career about Mike Tyson, Jay-Z, Harlem gangsters Alpo and Rich Porter and more.
  • LL Cool J and Chrissy Teigen present "The Syncies" | Lip Sync Battle
    It's the first ever Syncies! LL Cool J and Chrissy Teigen honor the most outrageous, funniest, and touching moments on Lip Sync Battle - with a...

LL Cool J Books

  • LL Cool J's Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle: A Full-Circle Guide to Developing Your Mind, Body, and Soul
    LL Cool J's Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle: A Full-Circle Guide to Developing Your Mind, Body, and Soul
  • LL Cool J's Platinum Workout: Sculpt Your Best Body Ever with Hollywood's Fittest Star
    LL Cool J's Platinum Workout: Sculpt Your Best Body Ever with Hollywood's Fittest Star

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  • What topics does LL Cool J speak about?

    LL Cool J is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Acting, Art, Authors, Black Heritage, Celebrity, College, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainment, Health, Host & Emcees, Innovation, Literary, Music, Personal Growth, Television & Film, Virtual.
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LL Cool J is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as An Evening With LL Cool J. The estimated speaking fee range to book LL Cool J for your event is $200,000 and above. LL Cool J generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Common, Montel Williams, Spike Lee, Tyrese Gibson and Hill Harper. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling LL Cool J for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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