On this day in Hip Hop history, the self-proclaimed G.O.A.T., LL Cool J released his number one hit single “Mama Said Knock You Out.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Not only was this song a GRAMMY-winning success, but the story behind it is an interesting one. The track came at a time in LL’s career […]
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has unveiled a thrilling collaboration between Grammy Award-winning hip-hop legend LL COOL J and the four-time Grammy Award-winning group The Roots. Together, they have reimagined the iconic song “Mama Said Knock You Out” to serve as the official anthem for the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]
On this date in 1985, Hip-Hop bigwig Russell Simmons along with film producer Michael Schultz unveiled the Hip-Hop glory days fairy tale about the early days of Def Jam in the Warner Brothers distributed Krush Groove. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This cinematic, quasi-musical was told in a very unique manner, with almost all of […]
This weekend, social media attacked President Joe Biden after he seemed to forget rapper LL Cool J’s name and referred to him as “boy”, while delivering a speech to the Congressional Black Caucus. The president, however, quickly corrected himself, allegedly mixing up LL’s real name– James Todd Smith. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information LL Cool […]
LL COOL J once had a collaborative album with 50 Cent. Hip-Hop has become the home of collab albums, and LL and 50 Cent will be the NYC collaboration we will never see. Appearing on The Breakfast Club, LL revealed that he wrote an album with 50 that he ultimately scrapped. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]
Prepare to embark on a captivating journey through the annals of Hip Hop history as A&E Network introduces its latest series, Hip Hop Treasures. Premiering on August 12 at 10 PM ET/PT, following Hip-Hop’s 50th birthday, this groundbreaking show takes you on a quest to uncover lost and iconic hip-hop memorabilia, guided by none other […]
One of Hip-Hop’s biggest stars of all time, LL Cool J, pulled up on Kevin Hart’s Gold Minds podcast to reflect on his career and the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop. During his conversation, LL reveals what drew him to music. “I started writing rhymes at 11, 12 years old. I started writing my own rhymes. […]
LL COOL J stopped by the SiriusXM studios and appeared on SiriusXM’s Sway In The Morning to talk about the Rock The Bells Festival this upcoming Saturday in Queens, New York, as well as his upcoming tour THE F.O.R.C.E. (FREQUENCIES OF REAL CREATIVE ENERGY). Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information While talking with SiriusXM’s Sway Calloway, LL also discussed his […]
LL Cool J still got it and will never lose it. LL COOL J made a special appearance at the SiriusXM studios, joining Sway Calloway on SiriusXM’s Sway In The Morning. During the interview, LL discussed Saturday’s Rock The Bells Festival in Queens, New York. He also shared exciting details about his upcoming tour, THE […]
LL Cool J and Ice T’s new show on A&E will take a trip down memory lane and discuss some of hip hop’s coolest and most iconic memorabilia. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Deadline confirmed that the rappers-turned-actors would join forces on the new show Hip Hop Treasures, a docu-series focusing on hunting down memorable […]
It has been confirmed that Hip Hop vets, LL Cool J and Ice-T, have teamed up for a new television reality series to find rare Hip Hop memorabilia to debut on the A&E network. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Hip Hop Treasures, which is slated to premiere on A&E on August 12, will follow the […]
Prepare for an exciting journey into the world of Hip Hop as A&E Network announces its latest series, Hip Hop Treasures, set to premiere on August 12 at 10 PM ET/PT. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This captivating show follows the hunt for lost Hip Hop memorabilia, led by legendary artists LL COOL J and […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, LL Cool J released his third studio LP Walking with a Panther on Def Jam Recordings in 1989. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Peaking at #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop chart and #6 on the Billboard 200, this album continued LL’s streak of commercially successful albums as […]
LL COOL J has a new album loading, and the release has some heavy hitters. According to AllHipHop, Eminem, Nas, Fat Joe, Rick Ross, and Saweetie are set to be featured on the album. To make it even crazier, the album is set to be entirely produced by Q-Tip. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Coming […]
LL COOL J was with Big Boy on Big Boy’s Neighborhood and recalled laughing at JAY-Z when he rapped in high school. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information LL mentioned that he didn’t have any issues with Hov and barely remembers the moment. But now, he wonders if it could be what led to no invite […]
The roster for the next Rock The Bells Festival was revealed today by Rock The Bells, a global organization formed by LL COOL J with the mission of advancing Hip-Hop culture from its beginnings to the present. The festival, which sold out last year, is co-presented by Procter & Gamble and Walmart and will be […]
Liv Nation Urban has announced a once-in-a-lifetime touring experience and celebration of hip-hop culture. Rock The Bells and Live Nation Urban The Kennedy Center Honoree, two-time Grammy Award winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® Inductee, and Hip-Hop Icon LL COOL J as the headlining act at The F.O.R.C.E. (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy) Live. […]
LL COOL J Says the Rock the Bells Festival is on the way back. Evoking the energy of “Mama Said Knock You Out,” the Queens rapper added, “You can’t call it a comeback.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Hitting Instagram, LL announced the return of the festival for August 5. The lineup hasn’t been announced […]
LL Cool J shows why he is one of the GOATs, taking the stage dressed in all black, spotlight on him, and going crazy. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information LL dropped over two minutes of bars during his appearance at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards. The event went down on Monday, and the legendary rapper […]
Over the weekend, a video began to circulate of a young artist by the name of LoveBenJi saying that he is the “hidden” son of Hip Hop pioneer LL Cool J, but he only knows his dad as James Todd Smith. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information LoveBenJi goes into detail about him signing an allegedly […]
