L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Ice-T’s directorial debut, “Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap,” documents the genre’s history through interviews with such artists as Dr. Dre and Kanye West. But the rapper-turned-actor (he’s now a regular on NBC’s “Law & Order: Sp... more info

The Newsroom — Grammy producers, LL Cool J, Jennifer Hudson, reveals how they reworked this years Grammy Awards after learning the untimely death of Whitney Houston the night before the show more info

Topix — As host of the 2012 Grammy Awards, LL Cool J was at home on February 11, going over material for the next night's ceremony, when he got the call that Whitney Houston had died. more info

Starpulse — Rapper LL Cool J was honored in Los Angeles on Saturday in recognition of his charity work. The Luv U Better hit-maker was the star guest at the Butterfly Ball in aid of the Chrysalis organizatio... more info

Topix — Musicians Dave Grohl, left, and LL Cool J take part in a panel discussion following the premiere of the documentary film "A Death In The Family: The Show Must Go On," at the Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre on Monday June 11, 2012 in Los Angeles. more info

The Newsroom — Beastie Boys founding member Adam Yauch aka MCA died after a long battle with cancer. His longtime frined LL Coll J wants to carry on his legacy more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Last night Hip Hollywood spoke to LL Cool J on the passing of Beastie Boys’ MCA. R.I.P. MCA.   more info

Between Thought and Expression — Still hard to collect my thoughts and write a worthy tribute. Here are some remembrances from around the web. Beastie Boys ?uestlove Eminem, Nas, Chuck D, LL Cool J, Common, will.i.am, Justin Timberlake, Q-Tip, and others Santigold, B Real, Majo... more info

Guardian Music — To mark the sad death of Adam Yauch at the age of 47, here are some examples of the Beastie Boys at their finest – and a chance for you to tell us what MCA and the band meant to youLive on the Scott and Gary ShowBefore they became rap's biggest act... more info

Guardian Music — Despite objections from Axl, the feuding rockers are inducted alongside Donovan, Beastie Boys and Red Hot Chili PeppersDespite many protests – including his own – Axl Rose has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Although he did not... more info