On this day in 1989, LL Cool J released his third studio album, Walking with a Panther, on Def Jam Recordings. The album was another commercial success for the Queens native, peaking at No. 1 on the ...

On this date, Hip Hop salutes one of its true cornerstones as James Todd Smith, known to the world as LL Cool J, celebrates his 58th birthday.

LL Cool J digs into how New York City shaped the creation and evolution of rap in the new trailer for the upcoming docuseries, Hip-Hop Was Born Here. The five-part series will offer a kind of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. LL Cool J has joined forces with NFL legend Peyton Manning to executive produce the upcoming Hip Hop Was Born Here series, which ...

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards mark a pivotal moment in entertainment history, with LL Cool J stepping into the spotlight as host for music’s most electrifying night. The ceremony, broadcasting live ...

EXCLUSIVE: Peyton Manning and LL Cool J have teamed on Hip Hop Was Born Here, a docuseries that explores the history of hip hop in New York City. Hosted by LL Cool J, the five-episode first season is ...

LL Cool J is returning to the MTV VMAs stage for his first solo hosting gig in the award show's history The rapper previously shared hosting duties with Nick Minaj and Jack Harlow The awards show airs ...

The Ladies Love Cool James, and now he’ll be the host of the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. The last time LL Cool J graced the VMAs stage was in 2022, when he served as a co-emcee with Nicki Minaj and ...

Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway was primed to ignite with hip-hop history on July 4, 2025. After all, the legendary LL Cool J was slated to headline the Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert ...