You'll Die (in a Good Way) When You Find Out What LL Cool J Stands For

LL Cool J has been in the spotlight since the '80s. In addition to a successful rap career, the star is also an actor, author, TV host, and entrepreneur. While we all know and love him as LL Cool J, it turns out that that isn't his real name, nor is it short for his real name. LL was born James Todd Smith, but after he began his career in music, he decided he needed a more appropriate stage name. LL initially wanted to call himself J-Ski but ultimately decided against it because rappers who use...

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