Maia Campbell Explains Rejecting LL Cool J’s Rehab Help
Maia Campbell opened up about why she rejected LL Cool J’s public offer to help with her substance abuse struggles back in 2017.
LL Cool J Friend E-Love Dies Suddenly, Public Enemy Comments
Damien Matthias shaped rap’s earliest victories through vision trust and presence leaving a cultural imprint that still echoes far beyond the spotlight.
LL Cool J’s ‘Mama Said Knock You Out’ Soundtracks DHS Tanker Raid Video
LL Cool J’s Grammy-winning “Mama Said Knock You Out” was used by DHS to soundtrack footage of U.S. forces seizing a Venezuelan oil tanker.
LL COOL J Shares His Secret To 30-Year Marriage—And It’s Surprisingly Simple
LL COOL J explained how he and his wife, Simone I. Smith, built a 30-year marriage and raised four kids while staying grounded.
LL COOL J Gets Huge Accolade WIth 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame Nomination
LL Cool J earned a 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame nomination, honoring his trailblazing Hip-Hop legacy alongside Taylor Swift, Pink, and Kenny Loggins.
Mariah Carey Got Her First VMA While Roasting MTV
Mariah Carey finally clinched her first MTV VMA and received the prestigious Video Vanguard Award.
Busta Rhymes Jokes About 35-Year Wait While Accepting First MTV VMA
Busta Rhymes celebrated his first-ever VMA win at the 2025 MTV Awards with a tribute to LL Cool J and a heartfelt nod to Ananda Lewis.
LL COOL J Locks In Solo Hosting Gig & VMA Nomination For 2025 Show
LL Cool J will headline the 2025 MTV VMAs as solo host while also competing for Best Hip-Hop thanks to his Eminem-assisted track “Murdergram Deaux.”
LL COOL J’s Wife Shares Emotional Message For 30th Wedding Anniversary
LL Cool J’s wife shared a heartfelt Instagram post on their 30th anniversary, calling marriage “not for the weak” but for “the faithful.”
Philly Mayor Reacts To LL Cool J Pulling Out Of July 4th Concert Over Strike
LL Cool J canceled his July 4 performance in Philadelphia over the city’s ongoing workers’ strike, prompting a response from Mayor Cherelle Parker.
LL COOL J Backs Out Of Philly July 4 Concert In Solidarity With Striking Workers
LL Cool J pulled out of the July 4th concert in Philadelphia to support striking municipal workers, refusing to perform during an active labor dispute.
LL COOL J & 50 Cent: Ghostwriting Rumor Gets Fact Check
LL Cool J cleared up a ghostwriting rumor started by 50 Cent himself, confirming that 50 only wrote a hook—not the verses—and reminding fans that Hip-Hop has always been a team sport.
Ex-Cop Discovers LL COOL J Collaboration With Michael Jackson In Random Storage Unit
Former California Highway Patrol officers Gregg Musgrove discovered 12 unreleased songs the King of Pop recorded between 1989 to 1991, right before his “Dangerous” album dropped.
LL COOL J On Why He’s “Most Important Rapper” Ever
LL COOL J once called himself the Greatest Rapper Of all Time, but now he argues he’s the most important MC that ever existed.
Quincy Jones’ Official Cause Of Death Revealed
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has released Quincy Jones’ death certificate following his passing earlier this month.
Quincy Jones Will Live Forever Through Nas, Eminem & Other Hip-Hop Artists Who Sampled His Music
The legendary polymath, who died at his home in Bel-Air on Sunday (November 3), envisioned and executed some of the most influential albums of all time.
LL COOL J Explains Why He & Michael Jackson’s Collaborations Were Never Released
LL COOL J has opened up on the factors holding back the official release of several collaborations he worked on with the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson. During his recent interview with 102.7KIISFM in promotion of his latest album, The F.O.R.C.E., LL COOL J explained exactly why the music he and Jackson worked on […]
Chuck D Names LL COOL J The G.O.A.T. — “I Treat Him Like Michael Jackson & Prince”
The Def Jam legend released his first album in more than a decade last mont, “The F.O.R.C.E. (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy).”
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 Reveals Why “Accidental Racist” Song Bothers Him Years Later
LL COOL J looked back at 2013’s “Accidental Racist,” his controversial collaboration with country star Brad Paisley.
