LL Cool J On Def Jam’s 30th Anniversary And His New Street Album
The iconic MC has gone from Grammy winner to Grammy host and along the way created a catalog that has spanned nearly 30 years. And when he wasn’t dropping smooth joints to steal your girl, he moved into acting and built a second career that has seen him at the top of the marquee more than once.
Now after leaving the historic label that he helped build, LL is independent and on the verge of releasing his 15th studio project, G.O.A.T. 2. Leaning toward the hardcore side of things with his new work, LL is focused on music that's about dope beats and bars this trip. While taking a break on the set of his CBS series NCIS: Los Angeles, he spoke with XXL about his new album, his continued love of music, what makes a great performance and how he used to make Russell Simmons give him steaks by the pair. —G. Valentino Ball
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