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New Music Out This Week :L.L. Cool J, Kenny Chesney, Spin Doctors [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 01 May 2013 02:24:21 +0000

L.L. picked a good week to release another album with a slow go on the pop and rap front. But as always his fans are just excited for new material. Kenny Chesney fans are super loyal and have been waiting for this day too. 1.) LL Cool J – “Authentic” : In case you [...]

LL Cool J + Brad Paisley Get Awkward But Adorable With 'Accidental Racist' [AUDIO]

Jessica Sager — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:02:18 +0000

LL Cool J is generally flawless and Brad Paisley is pretty precious. But when you put them together to sing and rap about racism, it gets a little weird. The duo teamed up for ‘Accidental Racist,’ a tune inspired by an awkward run-n Paisley had at Starbucks while wearing a Lynyrd Skynyrd shirt. For the [...]

LL Cool J + Eddie Van Halen Are Clearly Collaborating on Something [PHOTOS]

Kathy Landin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:19:16 +0000

We got a little jolt of excitement for LL Cool J’s new album ‘Authentic’ when he hosted the Grammys back in February. This will be LL's first new release since 2008’s ‘Exit 13,’ and we kinda feel like it’s about time.

We're also getting little Twitter teasers that indicate that none other than Eddie Van Halen may show up on the album, too.

LL Cool J, Chuck D, Travis Barker + More Close Out the 2013 Grammys [VIDEO]

Cassandra Rose — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:25:36 +0000

Host LL Cool J closed out the 2013 Grammys with a trip down nostalgia lane with his new song 'Whaddup,' reminding us that LL isn't just an actor and a guy who overuses the word "hashtag" -- he's still a pretty badass rapper.

We have already pushed this performance into the part of our brain where his ditty about genetically mutated sharks reside.

Cool was joined onstage by Public Enemy's Chuck D, DJ Z-Trip, Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine fame on guitar and Blink-182 member Travis Barker on drums.

Watch Taylor Swift Beatbox at 2013 Grammy Nominations Live Concert

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:13:09 +0000

Taylor Swift's love affair with rap music is no secret. The singer lived up to her T. Swizzle nickname and showed off her beatboxing skills during her opening monologue with rapper LL Cool J at the 2013 Grammy Nominations Live concert.

Taylor Swift and LL Cool J Get Catty in Grammy Promos

Cristin Maher — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:26:12 +0000

What do you get when you combine Taylor Swift and LL Cool J? A wonderfully surprising comedic duo! Swift and LL recently teamed up for a series of hilarious Grammy promos — Swift is nominated for three awards and is scheduled to perform, while LL will host the show. In the clips, the country cutie and old-school rap star trade back-handed comments at one another.

LL Cool J Announced as Host for 2012 Grammy Awards

Nick Cooper — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:23:15 +0000

After several years of the Grammy Awards going without a host, it was announced today artist/actor LL Cool J will take on the role of emcee. While LL Cool J’s career has moved more in the direction of acting lately, ‘Cool James’ still has a soft spot for music. He shared his excitement to host [...]

Rick Ross, Common, LL Cool J, Lupe Fiasco to Perform 'The Message' at 2011 Grammy Nominations Concert

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:11:09 +0000

Powerhouse rappers Rick Ross, Common, LL Cool J and Lupe Fiasco have been selected to join DJ Grandmaster Flash and Furious Five members Melle Mel and Scorpio for a special performance of ‘The Message’ during the Grammy Nominations Concert, airing live on CBS.