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LL Cool J
American rapper
- Born1968
- Known asAmerican rapper
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How old is LL Cool J?
58 years old1
LL Cool J is 58 years old. He was born on January 14, 1968.
- Wikipedia: LL Cool J, revision of Oct 22, 2026
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- Known for: American rapper (born 1968)
- Born: January 14, 1968
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Career Highlights
- James Todd Smith, known professionally as LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James), is an American rapper and actor.
- He is one of the earliest rappers to realize crossover commercial success, alongside fellow new-school hip-hop acts like Run-DMC.
- Signed by Def Jam Recordings in 1984, LL Cool J's breakthrough came with his 1984 single "I Need a Beat", followed by his debut studio album, Radio (1985).
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LL Cool J comes up in these episodes:
- MyShowNotes ✓ Philosophy | Public Figures – A Nateland Podcast | Ep #32: On “Accidental Racist.” (41:45)
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Who is LL Cool J?
James Todd Smith, known professionally as LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James), is an American rapper and actor.
Where does LL Cool J come up on MyShowNotes?
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