LL Cool J, whose real name is James Todd Smith, is an American rapper, actor, and entrepreneur. He was born on January 14, 1968, in Bay Shore, New York. LL Cool J stands for “Ladies Love Cool James,” a stage name he adopted early in his career.
- Net worth: $120 million
- Family: Married to Simone Smith since 1995, they have four children: Najee, Italia, Samaria, and Nina Simone
- Education: Graduated from George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School in 1986
- Zodiac sign: Capricorn
- Eye color: Brown
- Hair color: Black
- Religion: Christian
- Homes: Owns a mansion in Los Angeles and a condo in New York City
- Weight: 88 kg (194 lbs)
- Height: 1.88 m (6’2″)
- Investments: Owns a record label, a clothing line, and a production company
- Relatives: His father, James Louis Smith Jr., was a police officer, and his mother, Ondrea Griffith, was a nurse. He has two older brothers, Christopher and Anthony.
- Favorite foods and drinks: Pizza, fried chicken, ice cream, and Pepsi
- Cars: Owns a Ferrari, a Lamborghini, and a Rolls-Royce
- Favorite things: Spending time with his family, playing golf, and watching sports
- Hobbies: Acting, writing, and producing music
Here are some other interesting facts about LL Cool J:
- He was the first rapper to have a number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- He has won two Grammy Awards and five MTV Video Music Awards.
- He has starred in over 30 films and television shows, including “NCIS: Los Angeles” and “Lip Sync Battle.”
- He is a philanthropist and has founded several charities, including the Rock the Bells Foundation and the Hip Hop Summit Action Network.
- He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.
