LL Cool J
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Nominations
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Biography
"When adversity strikes, that's when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on."
- Born James Todd Smith on Jan. 14, 1968, in Bay Shore, New York
- LL Cool J's first official release was the 1985 single "I Need A Beat," which helped establish success early on for then-nascent label Def Jam. Later that year, the rapper achieved wider critical success and commercial acclaim with his debut album, Radio, which eventually sold more than 1 million copies.
- LL Cool J won his first career GRAMMY for 1991 for Best Rap Performance for "Mama Said Knock You Out."
- Did you know? The rapper hosted five consecutive GRAMMY telecasts from the 55th GRAMMY Awards in 2012 to the 58th GRAMMY Awards in 2016.
- The rapper is a longtime supporter of Chrysalis, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources and support for homeless and low-income individuals.
All Grammy Awards and Nominations for LL Cool J
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Best Rap Album
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Best Melodic Rap Performance
Luv U Better. LL Cool J, Marc Dorsey
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Rap Solo Performance
Ain't Nobody (Single). LL Cool J
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Rap Solo Performance
Hey Lover. LL Cool J
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Best Rap Album
Mr. Smith (Album). LL Cool J
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Rap Solo Performance
Stand By Your Man (Single). LL Cool J
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Rap Solo Performance
Strictly Business (Single). LL Cool J
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Rap Solo Performance
Mama Said Knock You Out. LL Cool J
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Best Rap Performance
Going Back To Cali (Single). LL Cool J
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