L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Given the volume of music released already in 2013, a half-year update on the best so far is assuredly in order. After all, six months in and already Coachella broke records, Lil Wayne was nearly pronounced dead by the press, the Rolling Stones have ... more info

Prefix — Photo gallery of LL Cool J, Ice Cube, Public Enemy, De La Soul at Stubb's BBQ, Austin (July 2, 2013) Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/photos/ll-cool-j-ice-cube-public-enemy-de-la-soul-stubbs-/ more info

Popdose — Join Popdose for a look back at three decades of Babyface's wide-ranging influence as a singer, songwriter, and producer. more info

Topix — The world knows that Ladies Love Cool James, but what does LL Cool J love above all else? Some of you might venture a guess that it would be licking his lips , but the real answer is HATS. more info

Consequence of Sound — Too much sexiness for one track to contain. more info

Mercury News, California — De La Soul, LL Cool J also performed during the old-school hip-hop show at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View. more info

Mercury News, California — Also headed our way: Bob Dylan, LL Cool J, New Kids on the Block, Paul McCartney, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Nine Inch Nails. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — "LL Cool J is hard as hell," the rapper-turned-"NCIS" star proclaimed Friday on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" -- news that might come as a surprise to anyone who's made the slog through his lumpy new album , "Authentic." more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The country singer's tune about a homeless man in his new album has nothing of substance to say.Is a reductive engagement with social issues worse than no engagement at all? That was the question raised by "Accidental Racist," Brad Paisley and LL Coo... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Rapper and actor LL Cool J says he never meant to "trivialize slavery." more info