11 Ways LL Cool J Became Hip-Hop's GOAT of GOATs
11 Ways LL Cool J Became Hip-Hop’s GOAT of GOATs
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January 10, 2023
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Take a look below at 11 ways LL Cool J has proved he’s the greatest of the greats when it comes to hip-hop, and sound off with some of your own favorite moments involving Mr. Smith:
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1. Giving Birth To Def Jam Records With 'Radio' (1985)
2. Pioneering The Art Of Rap Ballads With "I Need Love" (1987)
3. Stepping Into His Status As A Hard-Edge Sex Symbol With "Mama Said Knock You Out" (1991)
4. Becoming A TV Star With 'In The House' (1995 – 1999)
5. Introducing The World To Foxy Brown With "I Shot Ya (Remix)" (1995)
6. Going Global With "Ain't Nobody" (1996)
7. His Victory In The Canibus Beef On "4, 3, 2, 1" (1997)
8. Cementing His Status With 'G.O.A.T.' (2000)

9. Morphing Into An Action Star With 'NCIS: Los Angeles' (2009)
10. Becoming The First Hip-Hop Honoree At The Kennedy Center Honors (2017)

11. Receiving His 'Rock And Roll Hall of Fame' Induction (2021)
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