James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), better known as LL Cool J (acronym for Ladies Love Cool James) is an American rapper and actor. He is known for romantic ballads such as "I Need Love", "Around the Way Girl" and "Hey Lover" as well as pioneering hip-hop such as "I Can't Live Without My Radio", "I'm Bad", "The Boomin' System", and "Mama Said Knock You Out". He has released twelve studio albums and two greatest hits compilations, with his final album being 2008's Exit 13, the last for his record deal with Def Jam Recordings. He has also appeared in numerous films, and currently stars as NCIS Special Agent Sam Hanna on the CBS crime drama television series NCIS: Los Angeles. He now lives in Long Island, New York, with his wife and four children. read full bio here.

Recent Sightings

4 months ago

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Celebrity sighting number three: LL Cool J. #CES

Fun Fact LL Cool J founded and launched Boomdizzle.com, a record label / social networking site launched in September 2008.

7 months ago

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Had my first celeb sighting 30 sec after I got off my flight. LLCoolJ walkin through LAX. Gave him dap and he did his signature lip lick..

Fun Fact! LL Cool J appeared in Sesame Street's 39th season where he introduced the word of the day, "Unanimous", in episode 4169 (Sept. 22, 2008) and performing "The Addition Expedition" in episode 4172 (Sept. 30, 2008)

Last year

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I just saw LL Cool J filming ncis:los angeles, perks of going to school in hollywood .

2 years ago

OMG. I just walked by LL Cool J!

LL Cool J just walked by the studio.