Proof That LL Cool J Was Once A Very Cool Rapper

No, really, the guy on “Accidental Racist” is the same badass who recorded “Mama Said Knock You Out.” Mind-boggling, but true.

If you think of LL Cool J now, you might think of him as the guy who has hosted the past two Grammy Awards ceremonies...

If you think of LL Cool J now, you might think of him as the guy who has hosted the past two Grammy Awards ceremonies...

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Or as one of the stars of the enormously popular CBS series NCIS: Los Angeles.

Or as one of the stars of the enormously popular CBS series NCIS: Los Angeles .

Seriously, this show is gigantic. In its current season, it averages about 17.9 million viewers per episode.

You may have also heard his verses on "Accidental Racist," his collaboration with country star Brad Paisley.

You may have also heard his verses on "Accidental Racist," his collaboration with country star Brad Paisley.

It's kinda embarrassing.

Source: businessinsider.com

LL is more successful than ever, but it's easy to forget – or just not know – that he is one of the most important figures in the history of rap.

LL is more successful than ever, but it's easy to forget – or just not know – that he is one of the most important figures in the history of rap.

Source: thisis50.com


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