Music1984–present
LL Cool J
Queens rapper who was one of the first hip-hop artists to achieve consistent mainstream success across multiple decades, balancing street credibility with commercial appeal.
Origin
Queens, New York
Genre
Hip-HopRap
Pantheon Standing
| List Name | Rank | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Top 50 Hip Hop Artists of All Time | — | — |
The Cultural Record
Discography
P
Phenomenon1997
G
G.O.A.T. Featuring James T. Smith: The Greatest of All Time2000
M
Mr. Smith1995
1
14 Shots to the Dome1993
T
THE DEFinition2004
Rank History
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