LL Cool J

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LL Cool J is an American rapper and actor who emerged as one of hip-hop’s early stars and later became widely known for his roles in film and television.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf actor
human
rapper
record producer
songwriter
television presenter
activeYearsStart 1984
associatedAct Def Jam Recordings
Marley Marl
Rick Rubin
Russell Simmons
awardReceived Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group
Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance
Kennedy Center Honors
birthName James Todd Smith
countryOfCitizenship United States of America
dateOfBirth 1968-01-14
filmWork Any Given Sunday
Deep Blue Sea
Deliver Us from Eva
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
Krush Groove
Last Holiday
S.W.A.T.
Toys
genre golden age hip hop
hip hop
rap
hasChild Italia Smith
Najee Smith
Nina Smith
Samaria Smith
honor Hollywood Walk of Fame star
hosted Grammy Awards
Lip Sync Battle
knownFor aggressive battle rap style
early commercial success in hip hop
romantic rap ballads
memberOf Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
notableRole Marion Hill in In the House
Sam Hanna in NCIS: Los Angeles
notableSong Around the Way Girl
Doin' It
Going Back to Cali
Hey Lover
I Need Love
I Need a Beat
Luv U Better
Mama Said Knock You Out
Phenomenon
Rock the Bells
notableWork 10
14 Shots to the Dome
Bigger and Deffer
Exit 13
G.O.A.T.
Mama Said Knock You Out
Mr. Smith
Phenomenon
Radio
The DEFinition
Todd Smith
Walking with a Panther
occupation actor
author
entrepreneur
rapper
record producer
songwriter
placeOfBirth Bay Shore, New York, United States
recordLabel Def Jam Recordings
religion Christianity
residence Los Angeles, California, United States
spouse Simone Smith
stageName LL Cool J
standsFor Ladies Love Cool James
televisionWork In the House
Lip Sync Battle
NCIS: Los Angeles


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