Ll Cool J

LL Cool J is a ground-breaking hip-hop artist, most celebrated for popularizing hip-hop music all across the globe. The double-Grammy winner fought against domestic violence in his childhood to emerge as a child-prodigy and started composing tracks by the age of 11. Dealing with childhood abuse toughened him up, something which is reflected in his powerful and hard-hitting lyrics. He signed with a new Record Company, ‘Def Jam Recordings’, and was single-handedly responsible for its success. He continued his relationship with the company for 23 years, producing 13 albums in the process. Despite his prospering music career, LL Cool J was not one to get complacent or rest on his laurels and instead, tried his hand in a new field, acting. His acting career had a slow start, but in time LL Cool J established his credentials as an actor with a string of power-packed performances in films as well as TV shows. LL Cool J has also displayed his versatility, as he started a music record label, started his own clothing line and also co-authored four books. Despite an immensely successful career, LL Cool J remains a devoted husband and father and continues to be a music icon.