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James
Todd Smith III (born January 14, 1968), better known as LL Cool J,
is an American hip hop artist and actor. LL Cool J stands for
"Ladies Love Cool James." He is known for romantic
ballads such as "I Need Love" and "Hey Lover"
as well as pioneering hip-hop like "I Can't Live Without My
Radio", "I'm Bad", "Boomin' System",
"Mama Said Knock You Out", and "4, 3, 2, 1".
He has also appeared in several films. LL Cool J is one of a few
hip-hop stars of his era to sustain a successful recording career
for more than two decades. He has released 12 albums and a
greatest hits compilation so far, with his next album, Exit 13,
set to be released early 2008. The album will be the last for LL's
record deal with Def Jam Recordings, a deal which has lasted for
over twenty two years, making it the longest single hip hop deal
to date. He now resides in Manhasset, NY with his wife and four
children. He is also a commercially successful rapper, with record
sales of over 15 million in the U.S. alone ... more |
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