LL Cool J
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Summary
LL Cool J was born on January 14, 1968[1], in Queens[2]. He has worked as a rapper[3], songwriter[4], actor[5], record producer[6], and stage actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.23% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97,865 views/month, #2,300 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Samaria Leah Wisdom Smith[9], Najee Laurent Todd Eugene Smith[10], Italia Anita Maria Smith[11], Nina Simone Smith[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[15]
- Occupation: television actor[16], singer[17], musician[18], film actor[19]
- Educated at: Andrew Jackson High School[20]
- Notable work: NCIS: Los Angeles[21], In the House[22]
- Award received: Kennedy Center Honors[23], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24], W. E. B. Du Bois Medal[25], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[26], Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance[27], MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video[28], Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award[29], Soul Train Music Award for Best Rap Album[30], Soul Train Music Award for Best Rap – Single[31], NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Genre: East Coast hip-hop[34], contemporary R&B[35], pop rap[36], old-school hip-hop[37], golden age hip-hop[38]
- Record label: Def Jam Recordings[39], 429 Records[40], Virgin Music Group[41], Columbia Records[42], Sony Music[43], Violator[44]
- Discography: LL Cool J discography[45]
- Commons category: LL Cool J[46]
- Family name: Smith[47]
- Given name: James Todd[48]
- Pseudonym: LL Cool J[49]
- Official website: http://llcoolj.com/[50]
- Topic's main category: Category:LL Cool J[51]
- Commons gallery: LL Cool J[52]
- Instrument: voice[53]
- Nominated for: Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group[54]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[55]
- Birth name: James Todd Smith[56]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[57]
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Country: US[58]
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Began / founded: 1968-01-14[59]
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Genre(s): east coast hip hop, hip hop[60]
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Community tags: east coast hip hop, hip hop, rap[61]
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MusicBrainz ID: a4dd0e77-83b8-4e92-89b7-effb0e47fd8c[62]
Why It Matters
LL Cool J has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
He has been cited as an influence by Gym Class Heroes[65], a musical group[66], founded in 1997[67].
FAQs
Where was LL Cool J born?
LL Cool J was born in Queens[2].
What did LL Cool J do for work?
LL Cool J worked as a rapper[3], songwriter[4], actor[5], record producer[6], and stage actor[7].
Where did LL Cool J go to school?
LL Cool J was educated at Andrew Jackson High School[20].
What awards did LL Cool J receive?
Honors received include Kennedy Center Honors[23], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24], W. E. B. Du Bois Medal[25], and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[26].
Who did LL Cool J influence?
LL Cool J has been cited as an influence by Gym Class Heroes[65].