During the mid-80s there wasn't a kid alive who didn't want to be LL Cool J. Many would say that LL Cool J is the main reason why the musical genre became mainstream with his hits like 'Mama Said Knock You Out', 'I Need Love', and 'Going Back To Cali'. His debut album, Radio, was the first album to release on Def Jam Records which is now the biggest and most notable hip-hop record label in the world.
LL Cool J's music career has stood the test of time lasting over four decades but lately, LL has been in front of the camera as a cast member of the crime drama television series, NCIS: Los Angeles and also is the host of the hilarious celebrity game show, Lip Sync Battle. LL's influence over hip-hop will forever be respected as he continues to entertain the masses.