LL Cool J Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 3 in |
Weight | 96 kg |
Date of Birth | January 14, 1968 |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Religion | Christianity |
LL Cool J is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor, voice actor, author, and entrepreneur who became one of the early hip-hop acts to achieve mainstream success with the release of his single titled I Need a Beat and the Radio LP. Over the years, he has released multiple albums and tracks such as G.O.A.T., Bigger and Deffer, 14 Shots to the Dome, 10, Walking with a Panther, Going Back to Cali, Mr. Smith, Mama Said Knock You Out, Todd Smith, Phenomenon, The DEFinition, Authentic, Exit 13, I Want You/Dangerous, Rock the Bells, Go Cut Creator Go, I’m That Type of Guy, To da Break of Dawn, Mama Said Knock You Out, Jingling Baby, Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?, Ain’t Nobody, and You and Me (ft. Kelly Price). In addition to that, LL Cool J has also branched out as an actor and has been cast in shows and movies like NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, The Electric Company, WWII in HD, 30 Rock, In the House, All That, Deep Blue Sea, Charlie’s Angels, Deliver Us from Eva, S.W.A.T., Hawaii Five-0, and Grudge Match.
Born Name
James Todd Smith
Nick Names
Jack the Ripper, LL Cool J, Uncle L, The Future of the Funk, Nickelhead, LL, Mr. Smith, G.O.A.T.

Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Bay Shore, Suffolk County, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
LL Cool J went to the Hillcrest High School in New York City. However, he dropped out of school to focus on his rapping career.
Occupation
Rapper, Songwriter, Actor, Author, Entrepreneur, Record Producer, Voice Actor
Family
- Father – James Louis Smith, Jr.
- Mother – Ondrea Griffith
- Others – James Louis Smith (Paternal Grandfather), Fannie Bell Tucker (Paternal Grandmother), Nathaniel Christy Lewis (Biological Maternal Grandfather), Ethel Mae Jolly (Biological Maternal Grandmother), Eugene Gladstone Griffith (Adoptive Maternal Grandfather), Ellen E. Hightower (Adoptive Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
LL Cool J has been represented by –
- M L Management Associates, Inc.
- LL Cool J, Inc., Production Company, Hollywood, California, United States
Genre
Hip hop, rap rock
Instruments
Vocals, Turntables, Drum Machine
Labels
429 Records, Def Jam Recordings, Violator, S-BRO
Net Worth
His net worth had been $120 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 3 in or 190.5 cm
Weight
96 kg or 212 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
LL has dated –

Race / Ethnicity
Black
LL Cool J is of African-American descent.
Hair Color
Bald
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Often likes to wear a hat or beanie

Shoe Size
14/15 (US) or 47/48 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
LL Cool has done endorsement work for –
- Spike App
- Toyota
- Best Buy retail chain
- Gap
- IKEA
- Dr. Pepper
- GatoradeVolvo
- Old Spice
- Coca-Cola
- Fubu (Online fashion store)
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
- Being considered as one of the creator artists of the pop-rap
- Being a very successful rap artist, having sold millions of records
First Album
In November 1985, LL Cool released his debut studio album, Radio under the Def Jam Recordings label. The album went ‘Platinum’ in the U.S.
First Film
In 1985, LL Cool made his film debut as himself in the music drama movie, Krush Groove as himself.
First TV Show
As an actor, LL Cool acted in a 1994 episode of the drama-comedy series, The Adventures of Pete & Pete as Mr. Throneberry.
However, his first TV show appearance was in the musical comedy series Saturday Night Live as a musical guest in 1987.
Personal Trainer
In 2002, while preparing for the music tour, LL realized that he would have to step up his fitness regime if he wanted to look great. Plus, he wasn’t happy about how he was feeling as well. So, he hired his personal trainer, Scooter, who would become his close friend as well.
Scooter had him running about five miles in the searing heat to burn his fat stores. He had him working in the gym just after he had performed on stage. His gym workouts started with warmups that included jogging on the treadmill, cycling on a stationary bike, and jumping jacks. After that, he got him doing lifting exercises in circuit training style.
Depending on his energy, he got him doing boxing circuits as well and followed it up with interval training on the treadmill or outside. In interval training, he sprinted for 30 seconds followed by 60 seconds of jogging. He also used to perform interval training routines in the morning as well.
He backed up his workout with a disciplined and balanced diet. He focused on eating a lot of protein-based food but didn’t completely cut off fats and carbs. Like every fat-burning diet, his diet also had a generous amount of fresh fruits and vegetables.
LL Cool J Favorite Things
- Soda – Ginger Ale
- Perfume – Gendarme Cologne
- Color Combination – Black and Red
- Works of Art – His portrait done by Kehinde Wiley at the Smithsonian and Coronation of Napoleon by Jacques-Louis David
- Concerts – Run-DMC Raising Hell tour and U2 concert in Barcelona in 2009
- MLB Team – New York Yankees
- Sports Team – Los Angeles Lakers
- Childhood Athlete – Tony Dorsett, Michael Jordan, and Reggie Jackson
Source – USMagazine.com, ESPN.com

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