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Classify LL Cool J
James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), known professionally as LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James),
is an American rapper, actor, author and entrepreneur from Queens, New York.
He is also a philanthropist who has dedicated large sums of his fortune to helping childrens charities.
He is known for such hits as "Going Back to Cali", "I'm Bad", "The Boomin' System", "Rock the Bells"
and "Mama Said Knock You Out", as well as romantic ballads such as "Doin' It", "I Need Love" and "Hey Lover".
In 2010, VH1 considered him to be on their "100 Greatest Artists Of All Time" list.
LL Cool J has also appeared in numerous films.
He currently stars in an action role as NCIS Special Agent Sam Hanna,
on the CBS crime drama television series NCIS: Los Angeles. LL Cool J is also the host of Lip Sync Battle on Paramount Network.
On October 16, 2013, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced LL Cool J as a nominee for inclusion in 2014.
On January 21, 2016, LL Cool J received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In March 2016, LL Cool J had announced his retirement on social media,
but quickly announced coming out of retirement and that another new album is on the way.
In July 2016, LL appeared on ABC's Greatest Hits.
'Mr. Smith' aka 'LL Cool J' at 0:32 and again at 3:40 ... so badass.
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