LL Cool J

PersonBorn Jan 14, 1968 (age 58)Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, USA

American rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor (born 1968)

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LL Cool J

James Todd Smith, better known by his stage name LL Cool J, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor. Born on January 14, 1968, LL Cool J rose to fame in the 1980s as one of the early successful rappers. His debut album, Radio (1985), brought him widespread recognition and commercial success. Throughout his career, he released several critically acclaimed albums, including Bigger and Deffer (1987), Mama Said Knock You Out (1990), and Mr. Smith (1995). LL Cool J has also appeared in various films like Halloween H20, Any Given Sunday, and Deep Blue Sea. He gained further popularity for his role as NCIS Special Agent Sam Hanna on the television series NCIS: Los Angeles.

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Buzz Score2.2
Daily update · May 18, 2026

LL Cool J ranks #2,496 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 2.2. LL Cool J peaked at #3,154 of all time (Dec 31 - Jan 29, 2024). LL Cool J ranks #2,404 over the past 365 days.

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