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LL Cool J Reacts To MCA’s Death

Saturday, May 05 2012 7:20 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

During a charity event in Beverly Hills, Hip Hollywood spoke to LL on the passing of Beastie Boys’ MCA, his influence and legacy. After the jump, Coldplay paid tribute during last night’s Hollywood Bowl.

Sidebar: Lyor Cohen

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LL Cool J In Gmail Tap Promo

Sunday, April 01 2012 11:24 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

“You can tap it in the morning. You can tap it at night. You can tap it in the bathroom.”

Ayo technology. For Google’s joke of the day, Uncle L helps introduce the new Gmail Tap feature, which enables users to increase their typing speed with just two buttons. Everybody get your tap on.

LL Cool J & Nicki Minaj Grammy Promo 2

Wednesday, February 08 2012 8:25 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

LL and Nicki M. goof off in the second promo for this weekend’s Grammys. Nicki sure knows how to work it. Let’s she if she takes home the Best New Artist award this Sunday on CBS.

New Music: LL Cool J “Super Baller”

Monday, February 06 2012 9:16 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

After last night’s win, LL recorded this track in honor of the G-Men. Says the producer:

LL Cool J and I got so hype off the Superbowl game; we wrote and recorded this track last night!  We did it quick and dirty; for the love. The track was done in 30 minutes. Even though LL was sick he still sounds tight as hell! Check out the GOAT on “Superballer” produced by yours truly. Enjoy – Z-Trip


LL Cool J & Taylor Swift Grammy Promo

Thursday, February 02 2012 1:00 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

For the Grammys’ latest promo video, the country star displays her beatboxing talents for Uncle L. Told you she was so Hip-Hop. Catch the ceremony February 12 on CBS.

LL Cool J & Nicki Minaj Grammy Promo

Tuesday, January 31 2012 2:26 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

With the 54th annual Grammys taking place in two weeks, here’s a promo clip of the host, LL Cool J and performer, Nicki Minaj. Hey, we’ve been listening to LL since we were babies too. YN? Not so much. Ha!

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LL Cool J & Nicki Minaj Grammy Promo Pics

Sunday, January 29 2012 10:49 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Paparazzi

Yeah LL, we see her booty too. The 54th annual Grammys host and one of the nominees and performers pose for a few promo pics. Ceremony takes place February 12 on CBS. It’s a Queens thing, baby.

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YN Playlist: Legend In Leather

Wednesday, January 18 2012 5:28 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Music

The new host of the Grammys has made plenty of timeless jams. James Todd Smith tribute, son.

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LL Cool J On Hosting 2012 Grammys

Wednesday, January 18 2012 10:08 AM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, True Story

The Grammys haven’t had an official host in seven years. But this year they’ve named LL Cool J as this year’s MC. Whoever thought hip-hop would take it this far?! The 54th Grammy Awards will air February 12th at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

“I’m thrilled to be part of Music’s Biggest Night. I will always have fond memories of my first Grammys Awards and to now be hosting the Grammy show, in the company of so many other incredible artists, is a dream come true.”

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Forbes Interviews LL Cool J

Monday, January 16 2012 8:26 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Q&A

While at the CES convention in Las Vegas last week, Forbes caught up with LL Cool J. After plugging his musical venture, boomdizzle, he addressed his gripe with the music business. From Todd’s perspective, radio is mostly to blame. Somethings, we just can’t live without.

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