NEW YORK (AP) — The debate over who reigns supreme as the greatest rapper of the moment is never-ending and never settled. From LL Cool J vs Kool Moe Dee, Tupac vs. Biggie, Jay-Z vs. Nas, it’s a time-honored discussion that’s likely to be heard in any barbershop or boardroom where rap fans converge. These […]
LL Cool J wants y’all to know that despite earlier reports, he never landed a lip balm endorsement because “they didn’t like my black lips.” After 13 studio albums and more than 30 years in the game, LL is considered one of the greatest rappers of all time. At the height of his career, the Queens-native […]
LL Cool J And Wife Simone Smith Team With American Cancer Society For ‘Like A Boss’ Campaign [Video]
LL Cool J and his wife Simone Smith have opened up about her battle with cancer, and recalling how he wanted to give her his fibula bone when she was first diagnosed. In 2004, Simone learned she developed a rare bone cancer called chondrosarcoma, and is now in remission. “She underwent a 15-hour surgery, which led to her […]
LL Cool J’s wife of 23 years, Simone Smith, bears a striking resemblance to her handsome grandfather, as evident in a throwback photo she shared of him on social media, noting that she “misses a lot.” The mother of four and renowned jewelry designer received messages of love and support from fans who filled her comment section. See her post below: […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LL Cool J is host of a TV special that has long spotlighted adoption for kids in foster care. CBS’ “A Home for the Holidays” is marking its 20th year of sharing stories about children who found or need permanent homes. Gwen Stefani, Train and Lukas Graham will perform on the […]
LL came onto the classic Flava In Ya Ear Remix with some crazy talk. Does anybody know what the heck “Hee-shee, uh, blowticious Skeevee, delicious,” means? This is one of those times we all knew what was said but couldn’t believe it. “If y’all ever talk to LL can some one please have him translate,” […]
NEW YORK (AP) — While HBO’s Game of Thrones is the top nominated show with 22 nods, and streaming network Netflix is the top network with 112 nominations, one person has a shot at joining a very elite club. If Singer/songwriter John Legend — who is up for two awards — wins, he could join […]
Mary J. Blige is getting into the jewelry business with an assist from Simone I. Smith, the wife of LL Cool J. The pair debuted their Sister Love collection at Essence Festival over the weekend (July 6). The Queen of hip-hop soul announced the collaboration’s release on Instagram with a message calling Sister Love “a jewelry line that […]
LeBron James is moving on from his hometown of Cleveland. James will be moving out west! He has signed a 4 year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, and Chris Paul remixes LL Cool J‘s Going Back To Cali! READ MORE STORIES ON BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM: SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER: LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM
CHICAGO (AP) — The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Jack White and Arctic Monkeys will headline this year’s Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago. Travis Scott, The National, Vampire Weekend and Odesza also were among the performers announced Wednesday morning on Lollapalooza’s website . More than 180 acts will play on eight stages Aug. 2-5 in Chicago’s lakefront […]
LL Cool J has had an impressive career in music, movies and TV. This episode of Backstory dives into the career of the original GOAT. Subscribe and Download the Backstory Podcast for free on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you stream Podcasts. Get Backstory: Episode 3 from the iTunes store: Backstory on iTunes Get Backstory: Episode 3 from […]
