Born James Todd Smith on Long Island, New York, on Jan. 14, 1968, LL Cool J is a nickname that stands for “Ladies Love Cool James.” LL Cool J signed to fledgling hip-hop label Def Jam Records in 1984. After a string of hits—included on albums like Bigger and Deffer, Walking with a Panther, Mama Said Knock You Out, 14 Shots to the Dome, Mr. Smith—LL turned to acting, appearing in movies like B.A.P.S., Halloween H2O and Any Given Sunday.
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