
Band
LL Cool J
- Hip-Hop · Rap
- Formed 1968, Bay Shore
- United States
- 14 studio albums
- 12 upcoming shows
- Next: Nov 29, 2026, Prudential Center
James Todd Smith, known professionally as LL Cool J, is an American rapper and actor. He is one of the earliest rappers to realize crossover commercial success, alongside fellow new-school hip-hop acts like Run-DMC.