The fact that LL Cool J has been through many eras of Hip Hop from the mid 80s to 90s to 00s, to 10s and now 20s he doesn't get enough credit for how much of an icon he really is....true or definitely true?
That's what puts him in the true GOAT category all by himself. Its more to just the greatest rapper in this GOAT category for me. There's No other rapper out there that has his longevity and consistency.
My son didn't know LL is a rapper. We were watching NCIS LA, and he said why does he have a rappers name? And I looked at him and said son what are you talking about? He is a rapper! He is the first rapper to take it farther than rap! He said no, he not. So, the next few days he learned who LL is! I remember him saying dang Sam Hanna got bars! Then cut to about a month later i hear him on the phone with his girlfriend playing and quoting i need love and around the way girl.
LL be showing these dudes how to do the game right. He is so grounded. Never got hooked on drugs, protects his brand, no bodies under his belt. Yessssssss. The G.O.A.T.
LL is easily one of the GOATs. One of the most influential rappers ever. Jay-z and him helped make growing older in hip hop cool. LL has given back a lot to the older hip hop acts. Much respect.
he called himself the GOAT on "I shot ya" in 1995 and named his album GOAT in 2000...none of them other rappers started talking about being the GOAT before then Homie @@MrMonkeylawyer
Word. LL still has it. I finally saw him live last year...and even in his 50s, it was the best live performance from a hip hop artist that I've ever seen.and I've seen a lot since the 80s. Excellent breath contol...and crowd control.
LL is to Hip Hop, what Hulk Hogan is to pro-wrestling. They both catapulted their respective artistry into the stratosphere. 1984- today, same timeframe of M. Jackson, M. Jordan, and Mike Tyson(1985). The mid 80's birthed real Iconic performers.
Except MJ was a bonafide star with the thriller album in 82 which he won 8 grammys for 0lus we cant forget littke youngin Michael performing James Brown moves in 19966 at Motown and of course the Jackson five so technically Michael was a star since his youth days but as a soloist is just straight conquered💯✅️
Just a reminder MJ won all those grammys (8) in 84 so yeah you still was correct cause thatvwas the height of his career and still nobody has been avle to defeat his album sakes for thriller💯✅️not even Prince which im surprised you didnt mention 84 was also the Purple rain yr just had to add that to the sauce( truth)✅️
MAN THIS DUDE IS BOTOXING HIS LEGACY IS BULLY I WAS BROKE NOW IM VERY RICH AND ILL SEE YO 1 DAY GIVE YOU A FAIR 1 LOOSER BUY THE DRINK LOOSER. MAN I BROUGHT EVERY ALBUM LL EVER PUT OUT I WAS A FAN UNTIL INCOUNTER HIS ASS TREATED ME LIKE SHIT ILL NEVER FORGET IT. FUCK LL COOL J I STAND ON THAT SHIT.
He cracks himself up to cover his insecurity. When Jay is mentioned. The weird laugh is him trying to display confidence when he mentally know that Jay would be a problem lyrically.
This guy is a really good interviewer- the best yet. He’s respectful enough to get the best stories out of LL & he knows what kind of questions to ask. He is genuine just like LL
I been saying without LL Cool J we wouldn't be so far in hip-hop especially in the pop culture. He made it possible for us to branch to other lanes in music. If we purely talking impact & influence then LL is definitively the GOAT!
I’m not over 40 and I respect LL 😂😂he was the first rap superstar plus he a actual MC and one of the first rappers turned actors I just think people my age or younger don’t study up on these type of things and that’s when the culture gets disconnected
Man.. His career is Flawless.... I just realized that I have been listening to LL in 3 decades. (80s, 90s and now witht that new album) Best career in ANY line of work, not just hip hop. Insparational!
L is spitting mad jewels kid. Hopefully the younger generation can hear the gems of knowledge this legend is dropping. You can’t talk about Hiphop or any list without the mention of LL Cool J. He is our first global Hiphop icon. No internet and no social media. Just skills
Chile these kids don’t even listen to their own parents and they don’t care to listen to anyone else. It’s so sad because LL is really dropping gems 💎 that they should pick up.
@cthagod That @llcoolj interview should be viewed as some sort of academic cultural content. It is American history, art history, sociology, psychology, music history. He is iconic and it was a splendidly done interview that deserved the amount of time it took to complete. Kudos.
It is so refreshing to see a an interview of a Legend 👑 of hip hop who is still humble, funny, 100% honest and not bitter after 4 decades of succes in multiple genres like music , TV and movies . Huge respect to LL his longevity is incredible.
Hope LL always gets his flowers man, he’s to hip hop what chuck berry & the Beatles are to rock n roll. Glad he’s healthy, thriving & still motivated to make his voice heard in the culture. 👑🫡🐐
I have to say this is the most interesting interview I've ever seen with L, It's because of L that I'm rhyming today.I used to learn his rhymes and say them on the school bus, I would pick the songs that no one would know and everyone thought I was the best rapper ever. I decided from that point that I had to write rhymes I was six years old sounding like the goat 🐐 Everyone needs to follow this channel. Great job keeping our legends in a safe place. Thank you L For inspiring me to be a rapper sincerely yours Troy Bellow the Profit
Came back to this interview after hearing the album. I remember L was EVERYWHERE just walking around during the pandemic. This interview helped me understand the songs even more
LL is generational for sure.. Im 33 and my mama was in looove with LL when I was a kid 😂 so much so she told me he was my dad 😂😂 so I use to go to school saying LL was my dad even though I know my dad.. my mom was married to my dad 18 years😂😂😂. I really enjoyed this interview. One of the best to do it
I love this interview 😂😂😂 LL is the truth and I know that is old slang but I couldn’t think of anything else. He had me cracking up the whole interview. I was scared and mesmerized at the same time. You can tell he plays no games!
Such a dope interview… I had to keep rewinding… So many gems being dropped… So great to see ya back out on the field LL… still one of the dopest to do it… I been listening since the 80’’s… BIG SALUTE
One thing about Todd .... he is a real one .... he in a league by himself ... no one needs to stand on the side of him to align ... he been riding his own wave ... and he's awesome at it .... Go LL ...
Char he did such an amazing job interviewing the legend himself. I appreciate you not holding back and asking questions that the people have always wanted to know. Also shoutout to you Mr. Smith for everything that you’ve given our culture. You’re a true living legend and icon. I wish they would give you more flowers 💐 than they do though 😔. Like you was the first successful mainstream rapper, you make G.O.A.T. & Rock The Bells popular, and played a huge part in opening the doors for rappers to transition into other entertainment outlets like tv & film, even having your own tv show.
I'm not American mam but very keen to learn about your dad...what did he do/was he known for to get a mention from the GOAT himself?? Sounds like one of those cultural icons from New York that we only get to learn/hear about from Rap Legends.
Interview was very educating 💯aside the entertainment point of view like Charlamagne said LL Cool J talked about the streets and showed me as a teen u can be nice even though u had to be tough in NY. Be mushy with the females but crack heads with Knuckleheads trying to prove something. Heard FORCE album is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 NOW people GO listen it is dope nice 2 see him come back very lyrically
The fact that LL Cool J has been through many eras of Hip Hop from the mid 80s to 90s to 00s, to 10s and now 20s he doesn't get enough credit for how much of an icon he really is....true or definitely true?
So true nothing but facts 👍🏽
That's what puts him in the true GOAT category all by himself. Its more to just the greatest rapper in this GOAT category for me. There's No other rapper out there that has his longevity and consistency.
5 decades
100!
True
We need to give LL Cool J his love and respect while he’s here. He’s timeless and an important cornerstone in hip hop ❤🙏🏾
"Nobody gets the chance to come back and correct their tombstone." - LL Cool J
Wow....
That's the BAR right there!
Double facts
Agree
mane…™️ ✌🏿
LL THE BIGGEST BULLY I EVER IN COUNTERED IN MY LIFE.
My son didn't know LL is a rapper. We were watching NCIS LA, and he said why does he have a rappers name? And I looked at him and said son what are you talking about? He is a rapper! He is the first rapper to take it farther than rap! He said no, he not. So, the next few days he learned who LL is! I remember him saying dang Sam Hanna got bars! Then cut to about a month later i hear him on the phone with his girlfriend playing and quoting i need love and around the way girl.
Just wait till your boy is talking about pink cookie in a plastic bag getting crushed...
That’s Real Fresh!
lol school himmmmm lol this is cute the kids today are funny
Awww. That's a sweet transition for him. The realization that people or actors can be multidimensional. ❤
@@principalmarkthat’s my shit
He owns ALL his catalog!! Period
Major flex
I think that's what Lyor and Kevin sat with him and agreed on ,he started and kept the lights on at DEF JAM in the earlies
So does Jay-z and rihanna
Hov is worth 8 BILLION!! and LL is only worth 100 Million LOL😂😂😂😂😂
Yep he did the last 3 album deal after Exit 13 he owned his entire catalog from Def Jam
LL is so New York. I love it.
LL be showing these dudes how to do the game right. He is so grounded. Never got hooked on drugs, protects his brand, no bodies under his belt. Yessssssss. The G.O.A.T.
LL also coined the acronym G.O.A.T. He is definitely the G.O.A.T.
LL had a period of cocaine use in his youth, he spoke of this in his book. He beat the habit and never let it take him down.
🎯
@williemakeit2346 : Yup I read about it. He experimented with it, and he got off it
@@TA-ht4jo truth
LL reinvented himself over & over to me that's ART period. GOAT!!!!!!
Goat!
I think LL is right. Many of us actually do want to hear new music from him. Just like Nas. He’s an MC.
Worked for him…pure brilliance and very respectful.
LL in a class by himself ! Do not need to be mentioned in no one's top five ! He is the GOAT 🐐
Perfectly said
Best rapper of all times
Exactly
He was the one who came up with GOAT 🐐
Legendary!! 4 decades of relevancy looking like a King!
He looks great for being almost 60.
LL is easily one of the GOATs. One of the most influential rappers ever. Jay-z and him helped make growing older in hip hop cool. LL has given back a lot to the older hip hop acts. Much respect.
LL literally coined the term in hip hop.... GOAT
😂 he created the term GOAT what were you watching?
he called himself the GOAT on "I shot ya" in 1995 and named his album GOAT in 2000...none of them other rappers started talking about being the GOAT before then Homie @@MrMonkeylawyer
He’s the original GOAT of hip hop .. literally coined the phrase
@@THEBLACKMANISGOD82the term was around way before LL. Do research.
Has anyone seen how LL was beasting on that Sway freestyle?😮 This dude is still chopping heads off lyrically in 2024.
killed it
Absolutely
💯 💯 Was straight 🔥.
Word. LL still has it. I finally saw him live last year...and even in his 50s, it was the best live performance from a hip hop artist that I've ever seen.and I've seen a lot since the 80s. Excellent breath contol...and crowd control.
One of the best freestyles I ever ever heard
" If you passionate, about something.. lean into that sh*t!!!" -LL Cool J
I needed to hear that!!
We All Did
He spit that 4 all of us
THATS WHY YOUR MUSIC SUCKS
LL is to Hip Hop, what Hulk Hogan is to pro-wrestling. They both catapulted their respective artistry into the stratosphere. 1984- today, same timeframe of M. Jackson, M. Jordan, and Mike Tyson(1985). The mid 80's birthed real Iconic performers.
Good explanation
Goat!!
Except MJ was a bonafide star with the thriller album in 82 which he won 8 grammys for 0lus we cant forget littke youngin Michael performing James Brown moves in 19966 at Motown and of course the Jackson five so technically Michael was a star since his youth days but as a soloist is just straight conquered💯✅️
Just a reminder MJ won all those grammys (8) in 84 so yeah you still was correct cause thatvwas the height of his career and still nobody has been avle to defeat his album sakes for thriller💯✅️not even Prince which im surprised you didnt mention 84 was also the Purple rain yr just had to add that to the sauce( truth)✅️
@@syrusonassis6785 You said all that to just repeat what they said 😂
LL is very self aware and transparent in this interview. Great content.🙏🏾
He seems so happy and fulfilled it’s dope to watch. More power to LL.
I’ve said this year after year…. How is the GOAT not mentioned in the GOAT conversations. It’s wild. Glad C did this interview.
“All plans are useless, but planning is essential” Barz!
LL COOL J is aging backwards 💪🏾✨😎 living HipHop Legend
MAN THIS DUDE IS BOTOXING HIS LEGACY IS BULLY I WAS BROKE NOW IM VERY RICH AND ILL SEE YO 1 DAY GIVE YOU A FAIR 1 LOOSER BUY THE DRINK LOOSER. MAN I BROUGHT EVERY ALBUM LL EVER PUT OUT I WAS A FAN UNTIL INCOUNTER HIS ASS TREATED ME LIKE SHIT ILL NEVER FORGET IT. FUCK LL COOL J I STAND ON THAT SHIT.
LL really cracks himself up 😂
😂
I
He cracks himself up to cover his insecurity. When Jay is mentioned. The weird laugh is him trying to display confidence when he mentally know that Jay would be a problem lyrically.
Because he's insecure AF
@@kc-zf1jp Just by reading your comment, it speaks of your insecurity.........
This dude had something for every era. I am glad he dropped at this moment.
LL COOL J IS HARD AS HELL!
Battle anybody I don't care who you tell!
He excels
that is crazy....
Woah doggy!!! Super pause
@@theophilusjones6024 you passed the vibe check…other people though 🫠
This guy is a really good interviewer- the best yet. He’s respectful enough to get the best stories out of
LL & he knows what kind of questions to ask. He is genuine just like LL
LL was a lyrical assassin in his early years! As a kid, I wanted rap, dress, and talk just like him at one point in time
The GOAT… creates G.O.A.T… and salute Russell…you built something special
I been saying without LL Cool J we wouldn't be so far in hip-hop especially in the pop culture. He made it possible for us to branch to other lanes in music. If we purely talking impact & influence then LL is definitively the GOAT!
@@WhatTheSneakers He is the most important rapper
LL is the man NUFF SAID!!! If you not over 40 then your options don’t really matter!!! We remember how his influence was coming up 💯
I’m not over 40 and I respect LL 😂😂he was the first rap superstar plus he a actual MC and one of the first rappers turned actors I just think people my age or younger don’t study up on these type of things and that’s when the culture gets disconnected
Ngl his rhymes are garbage.
His legacy is secure as a trendsetter and MC.
True that Queen
Man.. His career is Flawless.... I just realized that I have been listening to LL in 3 decades. (80s, 90s and now witht that new album) Best career in ANY line of work, not just hip hop. Insparational!
Yo, L is hilarious brah.. "what kind of sparring "😂😂😂
LL is rap royalty. A true legend. Love to see him in 2024 with good energy and top tier bars. Still! Love it.
L is spitting mad jewels kid. Hopefully the younger generation can hear the gems of knowledge this legend is dropping. You can’t talk about Hiphop or any list without the mention of LL Cool J. He is our first global Hiphop icon. No internet and no social media. Just skills
❗️
Chile these kids don’t even listen to their own parents and they don’t care to listen to anyone else. It’s so sad because LL is really dropping gems 💎 that they should pick up.
REAL RAP, BROTHER!!!
@cthagod That @llcoolj interview should be viewed as some sort of academic cultural content. It is American history, art history, sociology, psychology, music history. He is iconic and it was a splendidly done interview that deserved the amount of time it took to complete. Kudos.
WORD!!!
There’s a reason why he threw the black and white on it
It is so refreshing to see a an interview of a Legend 👑 of hip hop who is still humble, funny, 100% honest and not bitter after 4 decades of succes in multiple genres like music , TV and movies . Huge respect to LL his longevity is incredible.
I worked with LL on NCIS & I gotta say, that brotha is INTENSE & COMPETITIVE! Wonderful brotha!
Can you give an example of his competitive nature even if it's small .?
@@luggerphilippe8409he beat up Jaime Foxx on the set of “Any given Sunday!”
@@luggerphilippe8409like really beat him up and they just kept it in the movie lol
Jamie never been the same since that day 😂
🤷🏾♀️It’s a Jamaica, Queens thing. LL Cool J, 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj.
3 minutes in & L done licked his lips 20x 😂
😂😂😂😂
That's his thing.
💀😂😂
Yea that's his signature
And Tank will do anoher 60,000
I'M 55 YEARS OLD ME AND HIP HOP WAS RAISED TOGETHER NO HIP HOP HISTORY WITHOUT LL 🐐80 90 AND BEYOND
Hope LL always gets his flowers man, he’s to hip hop what chuck berry & the Beatles are to rock n roll. Glad he’s healthy, thriving & still motivated to make his voice heard in the culture. 👑🫡🐐
INDEED
The upcoming LL COOL J/Q tip album THE F.O.R.C.E is already an instant classic
Aight.
That 1st single is TRASH 🤷🏾♂️
I respect Ctha God be came along way with Maturity in the journalism world
😂😂😂😂😂
Not really especially when he laughs at people that’s dealing with some things he still the same bleach face grown man that acts like a child
👁👁
He s in his element here(CTG),but he s lightweight when he tries…and barely tries, to do politics…stick to hip hop
@jaycllarke7650 I definitely agree this sentiment
LL is hilarious. Great entertainer. I remember seeing him perform at the colosseum in New Haven, CT back int the 80's. That man has energy for eons.
Love this interview. I’m 55 and I’ve been a fan since high school. Many continued blessings.
LL said “BOX !!!!!”
Tha rest iz history!!!!!
🔥💪🏾🔥👊🏾🔥👍🏾👍🏾🔥
HELL YEAH! IYKYK
I was born after the LL Cool J era but after watching this, besides his music he is a very stand up respectable guy
LL is without question the greatest of all time! Hands down!
100 % percent correct
Goat!
LL was the blueprint Bruh
Absolutely
Was?
Is
I thought it was jay Z. No pun intended.
@@TA-ht4jo LL came before JayZ.
My favorite rapper of all time .. He brought so much to the game the first soloist superstar of Rap
LL is legendary and super authenic and true to himself and his contributions to Black culture, not just hiphop! Go bless the brother💯
I love how respectful he is to ALL artists and people. his humility and love for the craft shines through. ❤
The jealousy was real. The ladies really did love cool James and they couldn’t stand it. ❤
Ladies still love him❤ he is fineeeee and still finee at 56.
I loved him in 1987 and I love him now!!!
Llcoolj is still one of my top 3 celebrities crushes . I had a crush on Llcoolj when he did the tv show called in the house 🏡!
I’m happy he spoke on Jay that was super dope 💯
I have to say this is the most interesting interview I've ever seen with L, It's because of L that I'm rhyming today.I used to learn his rhymes and say them on the school bus, I would pick the songs that no one would know and everyone thought I was the best rapper ever. I decided from that point that I had to write rhymes I was six years old sounding like the goat 🐐 Everyone needs to follow this channel. Great job keeping our legends in a safe place. Thank you L For inspiring me to be a rapper sincerely yours
Troy Bellow the Profit
Been rocking with LL since he first dropped. He has been consistent and I love that!!
I LEARNED SO MUCH FROM THIS INTERVIEW...I COULD LISTEN TO THIS FOR DAYS...
LL makes the best acronyms
Came back to this interview after hearing the album. I remember L was EVERYWHERE just walking around during the pandemic. This interview helped me understand the songs even more
First time in my life I'm watching anything on TH-cam as it premiers. I normally give it time to simmer. Then again, there's only one James Todd Smith
This wtf we live for ! LL is the 🐐! I’m only 27 man I wish I was able to witness his come up but I definitely enjoy his 2000s & current run now!
Saw it in 84...Cool J tha GOAT
He had some of his best songs in the 2000s. Hush, Paradise, Luv U better, Big Mama (unconditional love)
LL need a book of all his analogies 😭
LL is one of the first to cross into movies, clothing, and commercials while being fully accepted by Country music!! # True Artist 🔥🔥😤
G.O.A.T dude created the acronym. How do you TOP that!
And now created the acronym for F.O.R.C.E.
The moves LL made in his life, is a great example for these artists coming up.
"Drop Dat New Old shit!"😅😅😅
LL is definitely the blueprint to the modern rap star ⭐️
Charlamagne got his password back.
hahaha .. its been aminute sinc ehe did a sit down
😂😂😂
He definitely got his password back lol..
Lol
What that mean?
I love LL his presence is so positive and strong
LL is generational for sure.. Im 33 and my mama was in looove with LL when I was a kid 😂 so much so she told me he was my dad 😂😂 so I use to go to school saying LL was my dad even though I know my dad.. my mom was married to my dad 18 years😂😂😂. I really enjoyed this interview. One of the best to do it
"Take care of yaself B"- Uncle L
I love this interview 😂😂😂 LL is the truth and I know that is old slang but I couldn’t think of anything else. He had me cracking up the whole interview. I was scared and mesmerized at the same time. You can tell he plays no games!
Such a dope interview… I had to keep rewinding… So many gems being dropped… So great to see ya back out on the field LL… still one of the dopest to do it… I been listening since the 80’’s… BIG SALUTE
"Was gran'ma freakin' off B...?!" is diabolical 😂🤣😂🤣
That was crazy.. he’s a funny nigga bee !
One thing about Todd .... he is a real one .... he in a league by himself ... no one needs to stand on the side of him to align ... he been riding his own wave ... and he's awesome at it .... Go LL ...
LL Cool J is the most perfect rapper of all time if I'm being objective.
Awesome! Video
LL cool has always been my favorite rapper. And still is my favorite rapper. He has always been inspirational to hear him speak.
GROWTH & ELEVATION 💪🏿💯🙏🏿
Glad to see these 2 brothers chop it up #IYKYK
A yo, this man has been in the game for 40yrs😃🙌🏿❣ From 1984 to 2024 and STIIIILL GOIN'💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿❣
Sometimes you gotta give the elephant in the room some peanuts 😂 nice
Love LL. Knows who he is unapologetically! Fan since the 80's ❤ True Legend, THEE G.O.A.T! Great Interview
LL Cool j got the energy going on man he's still bad
This Dude is Sooooo NY! The GOAT IMO... Every Era, here he was... The First Solo Def Jam KING! This Dude Resume cant be touched... '84 til Infinity!
Pac, Big, J, Nas?
I feel blessed having southern and Caribbean roots.
LL has so much wisdom - great interview.
The mic dominater, best of all time, and you ain’t heard nothing ‘til you heard J rhyme.. You’ll Rock!!
Goat!
Yall Rock ! Go listen to Yall Rock Young Kids by LL Cool J ! Learn your history kids !
Loved every moment of this. LL is the goat.
👀👀🍿🍿....the original G.O.A.T
He said it First
A TRUE LEGEND. Inspiring. 1984 and its 2024. Let that sink in. #GOAT
Killed that fly with precision lmaoo
Char he did such an amazing job interviewing the legend himself. I appreciate you not holding back and asking questions that the people have always wanted to know. Also shoutout to you Mr. Smith for everything that you’ve given our culture. You’re a true living legend and icon. I wish they would give you more flowers 💐 than they do though 😔. Like you was the first successful mainstream rapper, you make G.O.A.T. & Rock The Bells popular, and played a huge part in opening the doors for rappers to transition into other entertainment outlets like tv & film, even having your own tv show.
LL and Scarface are my GOAT's
Thank you, LL for all your contributions to this amazing medium of music!
“The dap heard around the world.” Epic dap at the end. 💯
Wow I feel so honored that you mention my father the legend George Chang in this interview. Thank you for keeping his name and legacy alive.
Amen a legend
I'm not American mam but very keen to learn about your dad...what did he do/was he known for to get a mention from the GOAT himself??
Sounds like one of those cultural icons from New York that we only get to learn/hear about from Rap Legends.
The song you wrote about the crossroads is a reality reality of what people was going through
Interview was very educating 💯aside the entertainment point of view like Charlamagne said
LL Cool J talked about the streets and showed me as a teen u can be nice even though u
had to be tough in NY. Be mushy with the females but crack heads with Knuckleheads
trying to prove something. Heard FORCE album is
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 NOW people GO listen it is dope nice 2 see him come back very lyrically
I remember my lil brother Lavell used to call his self L.L.Cool Vell lol...Man my brother loved LL as a kid...💯💯💯🐐
LOOOL THIS INTERVIEW GAVE ME THE FUEL I NEEDED TO KEEP PUSHING!
Real!
The way he killed that fly…It was like he had a personal vendetta against him. 😂🤣😂
Hahoonigga
This interview 🔥🔥🔥🎯🎯🎯