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LL Cool J’s historic return to music’s biggest stage

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards mark a pivotal moment in entertainment history, with LL Cool J stepping into the spotlight as host for music’s most electrifying night. The ceremony, ...
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LL Cool J to host 2025 MTV Video Music Awards

The Ladies Love Cool James, and now he’ll be the host of the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. The last time LL Cool J graced the VMAs stage was in 2022, when he served as a co-emcee with Nicki ...
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The Tragedy Of LL Cool J Is Simply Heartbreaking

Queens' own LL Cool J, aka James Todd Smith, has a place on hip-hop's Mount Rushmore, with some of the greatest rap songs ...
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LL Cool J’s Philly July 4th Stand: Hip-Hop Legend Backs Workers, Skips Wawa Welcome America Spotlight

Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway was primed to ignite with hip-hop history on July 4, 2025. After all, the legendary LL Cool J was slated to headline the Wawa Welcome America July 4th ...
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LL Cool J & Peyton Manning Team On ‘Hip Hop Was Born Here’ Docuseries At Paramount+

EXCLUSIVE: Peyton Manning and LL Cool J have teamed on Hip Hop Was Born Here, a docuseries that explores the history of hip hop in New York City. Hosted by LL Cool J, the five-episode ...
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LL Cool J to Host 2025 MTV VMAs 3 Years After Serving as Co-Host with Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow

LL Cool J is returning to the MTV VMAs stage this September. On Thursday, Aug. 14, MTV announced that the "Mama Said Knock You Out" rapper will be hosting the 2025 MTV VMAs at the UBS Arena on ...