Jill Scott, LL COOL J, Common, Robin Thicke, Andra Day, The Roots, Herbie Hancock, and other top artists are bound to make the Annual Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival this year nothing short of soulful. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The jazz and R&B festival will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami […]
Today in Hip Hop history, LL Cool J released his sophomore LP Bigger and Deffer (abbreviated B.A.D.). Selling over three million copies in the United States alone, Bigger and Deffer served as a mainstream success in a pivotal time in Hip Hop history. In 1987 Hip Hop began its rise to pop culture prominence. The scene became saturated with […]
The Breakfast Club and Uncommon Sense host Charlamagne Tha God responded to LL Cool J saying he wanted to box him with, “I will battle rap you.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information During a recent freestyle on Dr. Dre‘s Apple Music Beats 1 radio show, the legendary MC challenged the radio personality to a sparring […]
The Apollo Theater’s Spring Gala will be held tonight [Monday, June 13] in New York City celebrating the legacy of the theater with a star-studded concert. This year’s gala will honor Prince Rogers Nelson and induct him into the Apollo Theater Walk of Fame. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Back in 2009, Prince appeared at the […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, LL Cool J released his third studio LP Walking with a Panther. 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 well as served as one of […]
Hip Hop legends De La Soul have stood the test of time simply because they’re different and aren’t afraid to be themselves. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In an interview with Sway in the Morning, the trio took a look back at their musical contributions, discussed how having Hip Hop as a unified front helped brand them and […]
LL Cool J earned his troll points yesterday [Monday, March 14] via Twitter after announcing he would be retiring from Hip Hop. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Just kidding yall.. I’m not dropping an album… lol focused on my current endeavors.. but that was a hilarious rant… ? I had a wonderful music career. Enjoy the […]
In the lab with Dr Dre. [The Pharmacy #Beats1 Apple Music Director: Rashidi Natara Harper] Posted by LL Cool J on Thursday, March 10, 2016 Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Earlier this month, LL Cool J took to his Twitter in response to a blog post that claimed that a “whole generation of kids” wouldn’t […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, the self acclaimed G.O.A.T., LL Cool J released his number 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 […]
Later this evening, Kendrick Lamar – who leads the ceremony with 11 nominations on behalf of his sophomore album, To Pimp a Butterfly (already winning four), nearly an all-time record if not for Michael Jackson‘s 12 nods for Thriller in 1984 – is set to give what five-time consecutive host LL Cool J has already been describing […]
With the 58th Annual Grammy Awards now just two days away, there’s a reasonably enormous amount of excitement surrounding Kendrick Lamar, who leads this year’s ceremony with 11 nominations – a would-be all-time high if it weren’t for Michael Jackson‘s Thriller LP earning the King of Pop a whopping 12 nods in 1984. Adding to the hype […]
The Hip Hop world scored another big coup today as megastar LL Cool J received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Thursday (January 21). With a career spanning over 30 years, LL Cool J, real name James Todd Smith, has been a constant staple in Hip Hop culture while also crossing over into […]
Tracee Ellis Ross is bringing down the house with Nicki Minaj‘s 2010 hit “Superbass” on tonight’s episode of Lip Sync Battle. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Black-ish star will go head-to-head with her TV husband, Anthony Anderson, as the two battle it out on the highly-rated Spike TV show. Advertisement The 43-year-old fashionista rocks the mic, […]
Kevin Hart will be channeling his inner Usher in the forthcoming episode of Lip Sync Battle. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The comedian will be singing Usher’s club hit “O.M.G” featuring will.i.am. The crowd is raving during Kevin’s performance as he embodies the R&B singer’s intricate dance moves. He even added a few hat tricks […]
On this date in 1985, James Todd Smith better known as LL Cool J, dropped his first full length LP on Def Jam Records. Primarily produced by Rick Rubin besides “I Need A Beat”, which was produced by DJ Jazzy Jay, Radio was a pivotal LP for not only LL and Def Jam, but for […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Our beloved Empire co-stars, Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard were very impressive on LL Cool J’s Lip Sync Battle. Taraji sung Mary J. Blige’s “Just Fine” and brought out the Queen of Hip Hop/Soul to aide with the feel good song. His cameo to Boyz II Men’s “I’ll Make […]
On this date in 1987, Ladies Love released his third full length album on the legendary Def Jam Records Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Today In Hip Hop History marks 28 years since the release of LL Cool J‘s third studio LP, Bigger And Deffer, on Def Jam Records. Recorded in the legendary Chung King […]
On the eve of the Grammy Awards, LL Cool J, Michael Strahan, and Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège Cognac, hosted celebrity friends and tastemakers at an exclusive dinner at Hinoki & the Bird in Century City, Los Angeles. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information
LL COOL J is back for the fourth consecutive time as the MC of the Grammys.
Hip Hop pioneer LL Cool J, turns 47 today Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information James Todd Smith, a.k.a. LL Cool J, nickname “Ladies Love Cool James”; born on Long Island, New York, January 14, 1968. LL Cool J signed to pioneer Hip Hop label Def Jam Records in 1984. His career took off with classic […]
