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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.

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.

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...

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.