LL Cool J

About LL Cool J

In 1985, his debut album, Radio, went platinum, establishing him as one of the first major rap superstars. His 1990 studio album, Mama Said Knock You Out, is widely regarded as one of the best hip-hop albums of all time. After appearing in the films Any Given Sunday and SWAT, he joined the cast of the CBS series NCIS: Los Angeles in 2009.

James Todd Smith, known by his stage name LL Cool J, is an American rapper, record producer, actor and businessman from Queens, New York. With the resounding success of the single "I Need a Beat" and Radio LP, LL Cool J became one of the first hip-hop artists with mainstream success with Kurtis Blow and Run-DMC. LL Cool J has released 13 studio albums and two of the biggest hit resumes. His 12th album, Exit 13, is the last album on his long-term contract with Def Jam Recordings. LL Cool J has appeared in many films including In Too Deep, Any Given Sunday, Deep Blue Sea, S.W.A.T., Mindhunters and Edison. He is currently playing the role of Agent Sam Hanna of NCIS in the crime television series CBS NCIS: Los Angeles. LL Cool J is also a host of Lip Sync Battle on Paramount Network.

Occupation(s)	Rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor, entrepreneur
Labels	429, Def Jam, Violator, S-BRO
Instruments	Vocals, turntables, drum machine
Origin	Queens, New York, U.S.
Years active	1984–present
Born	January 14, 1968, Bay Shore, New York, U.S.
Birth name	James Todd Smith
Genres	Hip hop

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Trivia

Some of his popular singles include "I Need Love," "Around the Way Girl," and "Hey Lover." 

LL Cool J before fame

In Bay Shore, New York, he was raised by Ondrea and James Smith.

Achievement of LL Cool J

Some of his most popular tracks include"I Need Love,""Around the Way Girl", and"Hey Lover".

Salary 2020

$350 Thousand Per Episode

Net Worth 2020

$120 Million

LL Cool J family life

He married Simone Johnson on August 7, 1995, and they have four children: Samaria, Nina, Italia, and Najee.

Associations of LL Cool J

50 Cent produced Exit 13, his 2008 album.

LL Cool J Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	in kg - N/A
Height	188 cm
Eye Color	N/A
Hair Color	N/A

Facts about LL Cool J

• In 2017, the man received A Kennedy Center Honor.
• The musician is often called Todd by his friends and family members.
• The man loves wearing a hat every day even when he is off-camera. It is a part of his image.
• The man can boast a tremendous physique.
• What does his nickname mean?
It is just a short form of the phrase u201cLadies Love Cool James.u201d He is regarded as a handsome heartthrob for the female part of his fans.
• What is about his acting career?
LL Cool J played roles in feature movies, such as u201cAny Give Sunday,u201d u201cEdison,u201d u201cIn Too Deep,u201d and some others. LL Cool J is starring the TV series u201cNCIS: Los Angelesu201d as Sam Hanna.
• What are his trophies?
LL Cool J has won a couple of MTV Video Music Awards, two Grammys for his hits back in the 90s, as well as three Soul Train Music Awards.
• What is his latest album?
Launched in spring 2013, it is called u201cAuthentic.u201d
• In 2010, LL Cool J was included in the list of 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
• LL Cool Ju0027s first single ever dedicated to love is u201cI Need Loveu201d released in 1995.

Family Members

Name	Relationship	Net worth	Profession
Samaria Leah Wisdom Smith	Daughter		N/A
Italia Anita Maria Smith	Daughter		N/A
Nina Simone Smith	Daughter	$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)	Celebrity Family Member
James Nunya	Father		N/A
Ondrea Smith	Mother		N/A
Najee Laurent Todd Eugene Smith	Son		N/A
Simone Smith	Spouse	$4 Million (Approx.)	Instagram Star