Singer-poet Gil Scott-Heron gets induction into Hall of Fame, Sussex Records founder Clarence Avant receives aware at event with star-studded performances Jay-Z’s added another title to a resume that includes rapper, songwriter, Grammy winner ...

If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards hosted by musician LL Cool J begins tonight, Monday, March 17 at 8/7c. The event will present some of the industry’s top musical artists ...

On this date in the year 1985, a young Queens emcee named James Todd Smith, known to the world as LL Cool J, released his first full length album on Def Jam Records. Produced primarily by Rick Rubin, with the exception of the DJ Jazzy Jay crafted I Need A ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. To get an idea of how far back LL COOL J's contributions to hip-hop go, take a close listen to his recollection of a conversation with Q-Tip that became the genesis of his new ...

Many have claimed the moniker of “the best rapper alive,” but hip-hop legend and pioneer LL Cool J took that a step further. The legendary rapper stated he believes that one day “people are going to wake up and realize LL Cool J is the most important ...

Jay-Z and LL Cool J were among the musical royalty, including Tina Turner, who were formally inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday (October 30) night.

LL Cool J once made it clear that embracing a certain “seasoned” look wasn’t exactly part of the plan. Fast forward to now, and the hip-hop icon is fully leaning into the very style he once downplayed — and fans are eating it up. The 58-year-old ...