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LL Cool J declares himself hip-hop’s most pivotal figure

On December 3, 2024, LL Cool J made waves with a bold proclamation on Apple Music’s Le Code podcast. During a candid conversation with host Mehdi Maïzi, the rap icon shared insights about his ...
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LL Cool J And Eminem’s ‘Murdergram Deux’ Reminds Rap Rookies That The Veterans Can Still Lyrically Kill Beats

LL Cool J is still hard as hell. The “Proclivities” rapper might have shelved his joint album with 50 Cent, but LL Cool J’s forthcoming solo album, The Force, will knock out a space for itself on ...
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LL COOL J boldly claims throne as hip-hop’s pivotal pioneer

The iconic rapper LL COOL J, whose career spans over four decades, has made a striking declaration about his place in hip-hop history during a recent Apple Music’s Le Code appearance. His assertion as ...
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LL COOL J "THE FORCE" Album Review

LL COOL J's first album in over a decade boasts passionate lyricism and colorfully classic beats to make 2024's best rap palate cleanser. LL COOL J's new album THE FORCE closes a 40-year loop with Def ...
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LL COOL J’s ‘THE FORCE’ Debuts in Top 10 on Top Rap Albums Chart

The rapper's first album in 11 years arrives, as current single "Proclivities," featuring Saweetie, climbs on radio. By Trevor Anderson Despite more than a decade since L L C O O L J last released an ...