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    • James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), known professionally as LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James), is an American rapper and actor. He is one of the earliest rappers to achieve commercial success, alongside fellow new school hip hop acts Beastie Boys and Run-DMC. Signed to Def Jam Recordings in 1984, LL Cool J's breakthrough came with his … See more

    BornJames Todd Smith · January 14, 1968 · Bay Shore, New York, U.S.
    SpouseSimone Johnson (m. 1995)
    Children4
    LabelsVirgin · 429 · Def Jam · Columbia · CBS · Violator · S-BRO
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    Early life and family

    James Todd Smith was born on January 14, 1968, in Bay Shore, on Long Island, New York to Ondrea Griffith (born January 19, 1946) and James Louis Smith Jr, also known as James Nunya. His 1997 memoir says his fat… See more

    Musical career

    In the VH1 documentary Planet Rock: The Story of Hip Hop and the Crack Generation, Smith revealed that he initially called himself J-Ski, but did not want to associate his stage name with the cocaine culture (The rappe… See more

    Acting career

    While LL Cool J first appeared as a rapper in the movie Krush Groove (performing "I Can't Live Without My Radio"), his first acting part was a small role in a high school football movie called Wildcats. He landed the role of … See more

    Other ventures

    LL Cool J worked behind the scenes with the mid-1980s hip-hop sportswear line TROOP. He also launched a clothing line (called "Todd Smith"). The brand produced popular urban apparel. Designs included influences f… See more

    Influence and honors

    Radio's release coincided with the growing new school scene and subculture, which also marked the beginning of hip-hop's "golden age" and the replacement of old school hip hop. This period of hip hop was marked by … See more

    Personal life

    Smith dated Kidada Jones, daughter of producer Quincy Jones, from 1992 to 1994.
    He married Simone Johnson in 1995. The couple met in 1987 and have four children.
    Simone Johnson-Smith was diagnosed with chondrosar… See more

    Discography

    Studio albums
    • Radio (1985)
    • Bigger and Deffer (1987)
    • Walking with a Panther (1989)
    • Mama Said Knock You Out (1990)… See more

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    Nov 16, 2021 · Best Known For: LL Cool J made it big with Def Jam Records in the 1980s and '90s with albums like 'Mama Said Knock You Out.' He has also appeared in films like 'Any Given Sunday' and starred...

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    Oct 23, 2024 · LL Cool J, American rapper and actor who was a leading exponent of mid-1980s new-school rap. His notable songs included ‘Goin’ Back to Cali’ and ‘Mama Said Knock You Out.’ He also had a successful acting career, …

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    LL Cool J goes back to his roots in his new album - NPR