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James Todd Smith(born January 14, 1968), better known as LL Cool J (an abbreviation forLadiesLoveCoolJames ), is an American Bay Shore , New York . He is known for romantic ballads such as "Hey Lover " as well as pioneering hip-hop such as "Mama Said Knock You Out ". He has released thirteen studio albums and two greatest hits compilations, including 2008's Def Jam Recordings . He has also appeared in numerous films, and currently stars as NCIS Special Agent Sam Hanna on the CBS crime drama television series NCIS: Los Angeles .

As he grew older, Todd found a way to escape the effects of his abuse and his bullying attitude: hip-hop music. He fell in love with it at the age of nine, and by 11 he was writing lyrics and making his own songs with some DJ equipment his grandmother gave him to stop him riding motorcycles or doing karate.

Influenced by Afrika Bambaataa , funk legend , , and pioneers , LL started to create his own rap style.

Music career Radio (1985)

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Bigger and Deffer (1987)

In 1987, he released Bigger and Deffer which included "Go Cut Creator Go ", which pays homage to the DJ. The album sold about 2,300,000 copies. In 1998, The Source Magazine named it as one of the top 100 albums ever.

Walking with a Panther (1989) Mama Said Knock You Out (1990) 14 Shots to the Dome (1993) Mr. Smith (1995) Phenomenon (1997) G.O.A.T. (2000) 10 (2002) The DEFinition (2004) Todd Smith (2006) Exit 13 (2008) NCIS: No Crew Is Superior No More Single Acting career Other works and venture Fashion Books Businessman and entrepreneur Personal life Discography Filmography Awards and Nominations References

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