LL COOL J Leaves Jay-Z & Kanye Off Def Jam Mt. Rushmore, Talks Kendrick vs Drake, GOAT & New Album

In this exciting new episode of Club Shay Shay, Shannon Sharpe is joined by the legendary hip-hop artist and TV & movie star, LL COOL J. The conversation dives deep into LL's groundbreaking career and the evolution of hip-hop. Renowned for his pioneering contributions to the genre, LL COOL J reflects on his incredible journey from Queens, New York, to becoming a global icon.
LL COOL J delves into his creative process, discussing his collaborations with other artists and how he has navigated the ever-evolving music industry. He addresses the myths and rumors surrounding ghostwriters and emphasizes his dedication to authenticity and lyrical prowess. The conversation explores the competitive nature of the rap game, with LL expressing his readiness to prove his skills in any lyrical showdown.
The episode segues into LL COOL J's enduring influence, from his early days with Def Jam to his lasting impact on today’s music scene. LL COOL J shares his perspectives on hip-hop greats like Tupac, Nas, Jay-Z, Public Enemy, and Slick Rick, and reflects on the current dynamics between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. He discusses how these rivalries have evolved with the internet's role in shaping the narrative.
With candid stories and personal reflections, LL COOL J reveals the significance of his tattoos, the respect he’s earned over decades, and his thoughts on the shifting landscape of hip-hop. He opens up about his infamous beef with Canibus, sharing insights into the competitive spirit that has fueled his career.
LL COOL J also shares behind-the-scenes anecdotes from his collaborations with 50 Cent and his time in the studio with the iconic Biggie Smalls. He discusses the meaning behind coining the term G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) and how he manages the pressures of seeking outside validation.
A highlight of this episode is LL COOL J’s revelation of his secret to staying relevant for over 50 years in hip-hop, offering strategies for maintaining innovation while staying true to his roots. As he discusses his latest album, The Force, LL COOL J emphasizes his commitment to making music and pursuing his passions, no matter his age.
Tune in for an unforgettable conversation with one of hip-hop’s greatest pioneers, as LL COOL J brings his signature charisma and wisdom to Club Shay Shay, providing a unique perspective on what it takes to remain a formidable force in the ever-changing world of music and entertainment.
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[@Dee-r4n]

Both of these men are in they mid 50's, a testament on why you need to preserve your body...salute

[@sharlaamysamuel]

For real.

[@reddyred5097]

Yes!

[@AndreaJackson-rx9xg]

make sure the young you takes care of the older you

[@slobodanmarkovic4079]

Why? Show your pictures smart mf

[@allenbucke29]

Inspirational.

[@DoctorKesha]

The fact that he’s been in a relationship or married for 40 years is the real flex 💪🏾!!

[@reallife0728]

ABSOLUTE TRUTH!!!!🫡🫡🫡🙏🙏🙏💍💍💍

[@reddyred5097]

❤❤❤

[@espectrodelayautja6320]

You’re not in that house lol. How you vouching for something you zero insight on? Sound like a middle schooler lol

[@DoctorKesha]

@@espectrodelayautja6320 I’m repeating what was shared in the interview. Take your shade to LL & Shannon. 🙄

[@DoctorKesha]

@@espectrodelayautja6320 If you actually watched or 🎧 to the interview, you would have heard what was stated. Never assume… When you do, you make an 🫏 out of you. With regard to the latter…That’s your IQ. 😂

[@ericjohnson8326]

LL talks exactly like he did in the 80' " Know what I'm saying" , "Let's get it B", "Word is bond". I love it

[@Nappy2theRoot]

That's how us old school nyers do lol

[@joshdiaz23]

Yo for so many years when I was a teen I was going around yellin Word is BORN like a lot of us did it wasn’t till in my 30’s somebody heard me joking around about slang back in the day and I said Word is born and they told me it’s Word is BOND you dumbass lmao blew my whole world up 🤣🤣

[@EvaAnika]

Just like our parents' generation: "jive," "sucka," etc. LOL

[@DoctorKesha]

That Queens accent 😊

[@tyannaist]

​@@DoctorKeshathat's all facts 💯......them bruhs just have a unique swag in their speech. ❤

[@renbur8223]

LL does not have to justify himself to anyone. His 40 years of greatness in the industry speaks for itself. He is the GOAT. A Living Legend.

[@bobjames5264]

Funny how I was just listening to “Jingling Baby,” where he called himself a legend who “just happens to be living.” 👍🏼

[@SRT_DRE]

Not the GOAT, but continue..

[@1eyeopen4u2c]

Facts 💯. From family, music, movies, and TV. Put some respect on his name. He's earned it. The questions were crazy bait, and the GOAT did not bite.

[@mindhunter8772]

​@@SRT_DREHe's obviously the GOAT... Most artist don't even have the talent to last 40yrs in the industry...

[@clariseharrington8252]

Facts

[@flygirlapproved3617]

Let’s not forget what he did for fashion. His Gap/FUBU commercial is ICONIC! It changed the game for urban fashion

[@terraroberts5099]

Having that 1 pants leg up...SUPER DOPE ❤❤❤

[@pjae1076]

❣️🎯🎯I still think about it when I’m master planning!!!

[@numbaonebarbers250]

That’s big!

[@gabriellew.4847]

It changed the game for HipHop B1 fashion "bigtime"!!! However, B1ack streetwear fashion was created by Willie Smith of WillieWear❤RIP.

[@rjjohnson6507]

💯

[@LeslieJones-c8v]

This man was signed to Def Jam in 1984.... Rap music went worldwide. LL is a legend!!! ♥

[@flowers44]

✊🏾💪🏾👍🏾❤️👑

[@randomquentin]

Hi lelsie i like your work too. You were in the ghostbusters and other movies

[@Charmer4856]

I love his arrogance lol it’s definitely earned. Women love that type of personality, even if you aren’t as handsome as him

[@DeWaltjunkie]

He was the first signed to def jam

[@valenciasilas8944]

Word

[@7years7wonders50]

“You don’t have to lose anything to want to gain something” 🔑 LL Cool J

[@gzup8678]

I seen this comment right when he said this

[@allisononyoutube5794]

Period!! If only more people would think that way. I always disregard people who are trying to complete with me because I feel like I'm just having my passion and others are just doing what I am doing. Not being competitive 😊

[@reddbonne22]

I loved when he said that

[@CJohnson3180]

Jewels

[@ninjak38_mjwilson3]

Drop the mic on that one

[@raresuperman]

It's funny how L claimed to be selfish, but when I had the honor and opportunity to meet him the most down to earth man I've ever met. You're an inspiration all day.

[@OGDOKC]

If you not old enough to know who LL Cool J is you missed out on a legend👏🏾

[@dariuschisholm7317]

They better find out

[@johnnyhall1627]

@@dariuschisholm7317 Facts

[@kayemkm1703]

All my kids are in their 20's they prefer old school music wayyyy more than most of this new school music. I'm very glad me and my husband exposed them to it❤..

[@sugarhillkeith]

@@kayemkm1703I’m 24 and I like old school more than new, I hope my future kids feel the same

[@SuperMario1990]

Big Facts!

[@kvng.allen_03]

LL Cool J 40 years in da rap game. Congratulations Legend!

[@Thebiggest7303]

I haven’t heard a song since head sprung ?40 years ?

[@LeaJackson90]

@@Thebiggest7303Do your research

[@slimmjonesjr3206]

@@Thebiggest7303 he's got a new album dropping

[@allisononyoutube5794]

And I've been listening to him for all 40 years ❤❤

[@malikdavis4457]

​@Thebiggest7303 He had a few songs after Head Sprung but radio caters to the young new rappers at that time

[@dstylesent]

I think Shay met his match with LLs energy. These 2 are too funny

[@aaronlattimore9409]

True!!! Capricorn and Cancer energy!!!

[@jehu1441]

I see him as being to sensitive. And some times just out right won't answer a simple question.

[@dariuschisholm7317]

Just imagine if he does jamie foxx

[@victordeltoids8609]

​@@jehu1441He's an intense individual. Just like he explicitly said it himself and that's understandable🤩🤩🤩

[@Numbers-mc2ks]

Ll doin to much. Don’t kno why ppl come up here to be defensive

[@Creativebrowngirl333]

LL was my first celebrity crush. My wall was covered with LL posters. I wanted to move to Queens, NY because of him. When he came to my city, I tried everything to see him, even getting a fake ID!!! LL is still fine (respectfully)!!! Forever the GOAT 🐐

[@Strengthinnumbers-gv4pi]

We dindt ask for all that

[@Ladybhive71]

Love him so much LL is funny❤

[@dumadan7561]

@@Strengthinnumbers-gv4pi We didn’t ask for your comment either 🙄

[@krystalhuntley7642]

I think he was every girls crush in the 80’s and 90’s

[@Strengthinnumbers-gv4pi]

@@dumadan7561 u make no sense lol a comment it’s private but having a crush on someone is personal business don’t make me cook u I know you easy work for me

[@discjunkiesDGT]

10 platinum albums in a row, thats consistency, writes his own rhymes, that's DOPE!!

[@Mara_143]

💎💯💯💎

[@SRT_DRE]

50 cent wrote for him. He had writers.

[@FearNOMortals]

Didn't he say it was the chorus??​@@SRT_DRE

[@489seven-YoungH]

50 wrote the hook for paradise but he didnt wrote ll's verses on that track.

[@taningconner479]

that's GOAT status! I dont even know what Shannon is talking abt!

[@CioerKieov]

Shannon's introduction serves as a reminder of LL's significant influence. GOAT

[@ileneclayton8015]

Yes indeed❤❤❤

[@jackiescott7807]

❤

[@landonprice5656]

Andre 3000 me and my...95 til beyonce

[@Dripmoor]

LL Cool J is the Kareem Abdul Jabbar of rap often overlooked but resume and longevity speaks for itself!!!!

[@luggerphilippe8409]

🤔 hmmm..

[@jerseybaby100]

Great analogy 💯

[@coreymcneal2190]

I was just trying to make a comparison bro🤣🤣this is it👊🏾

[@5iLLKID]

Facts

[@jazzzsexy]

If LL is Kareem, then who is Michael and LeBron?

[@purplecelly]

Hearing LL speak on validation is 1000% motivation to do better in life!

[@ayanairby8150]

“ You can’t be so full of yourself that you can’t hear nobody else talking” So true. A humble dude. Great interview.❤️

[@cKINGovAFRIKA]

Read it as he said it

[@dixierobinson3955]

I AGREE!!!!!

[@dawnthomas5668]

This is going in my book of quotes to LIVE BY

[@urseliaj0312]

Awesome interview

[@kimwhite6962]

Sa and families are OK to be towed in a costume and fami 18:1 😢I lies with a go😂😂 od afternoon or ongoing day for hospitalized a6t​@dixierobinson3955

[@shawnmartin9318]

Met LL Cool J at a club in Richmond, VA when he was promoting his book back in 99. Didn’t know he was going to be there signing books. I wanted the poster of LL on the wall so I asked security could I get the poster for an autograph but security was like no. LL was on a break and saw the commotion. He walked over to us and asked what’s wrong. I told him I wanted poster to get his autograph. He told security to give me the poster, he signed my finger and the poster and gave me a big bear hug. I melted in those arms. So nice and charming. I still haven’t washed my hand!! Love LL! 🤣🤣🤣

[@ECollinsMusic]

"Melted in his arms"...I hope you're a female ...lol

[@9trf690]

@@shawnmartin9318 You were supposed to get that signature tattooed!! 😂

[@imshaun4563]

That's a great story! Thanks for sharing that 😀 I been hoping to run into him someday too. Since I was little singing Hey Lover to my crush 😂

[@jonathon1242]

@@ECollinsMusicbig facts lol

[@thdoom81]

Are you a man or a groupie

[@Familyman247-]

I’m 58yrs old. Remember buying LL cassettes back in the 80’s!

[@victordeltoids8609]

You've reminded me of "Cheesy rat blues"🤩🤩🤩

[@mr.wellverse3291]

I’m 51, and I totally agree.

[@vincentcollins1990]

I'm 52 & AGREE ALSO 😂

[@Familyman247-]

@@vincentcollins1990 good days ! Lol

[@Charmer4856]

Long life!!

[@debraalleyne1760]

He is out here creating vocabulary, the language of the artwork. He has been validated by the halls of greatness he doesn't need the approval of randoms.

[@Mara_143]

🎯🎯🎯

[@DoctorKesha]

LL is the total package: looks, voice, charisma, talent, personality, creativity, intelligence, and vision. Keep winning LL!!

[@sexysportsfan1]

Confidence, Wisdom

[@Kocheeze30]

Jay-z has entered the chat🐵

[@QueenNaestar]

That man has always been fine😊

[@davidramon2093]

Dont be silly 🤣🤣​@@Kocheeze30

[@AndreaLong-ig9rz]

Yah they don’t make rappers like this anymore 😂😂😂😂😂

[@DerekJones-l8q]

I am 57yrs old(13 months older than LL) and I started listening to LL at age 18. My favorite rapper is still relevant! LL is on my MT.Rushmore! 40yrs plus years in the game speaks volumes!

[@thad595]

LL and Snoop....all they got to say is "I'm still here baby" more relevant than ever.

[@ronalddudley6951]

i wouldnt say "more than ever" but more than enough to be seen, paid and respected!!!!!

[@stanleyanderson1109]

You can’t put snoop and LL Cool J in the same sentence 😏. LL Cool J would demolish Snoop Dog, no disrespect to him nd I like Snoop Dog.

[@robertjones8771]

🙏🏾🤫🙌🏾LwOW✊🏽💯

[@malikdavis4457]

L came out in 84 and Snoop came out in 92........ almost 10 years his senior

[@karenlong5501]

​@@stanleyanderson1109agreed

[@chloescorner3513]

The pure level of confidence that exudes from LL is remarkable. Its that kind of confidence and hardwork that makes you a GOAT!!!

[@ronaldshute1924]

As a 59.5 yrs old ive been around long enough to appreciate LL Career.

[@itsTRBLE]

Likewise as a 33 yo

[@carmenmaye3937]

Me Too ❤ it’s been amazing! From your fellow 59.5 year old 😊

[@sandralove4488]

Me Too. I'm a Hip Hop Head. From the beginning to now 🤔

[@slamdunktiger]

Much respect sir. When did you first see him on the scene? What was that like?

[@mintoriaadams4076]

Bruh, wth with that .5 ur not 6 years old drop that .5. U SOUND crazy 😂😂😂

[@Wrightn221]

L.L. is aging very well! He is representing the 50s very well.

[@maxinec1616]

Yes he is, him and Method Man.

[@Wrightn221]

@@maxinec1616 Yes!!! Method Man looks good.

[@theafricachild5773]

Fax

[@rroberts7073]

Chile, he's fine! 😂😂😂

[@IS33U]

His skin, his ARMS😮 whew ... He Looks GOODT!

[@MsGrace-wu6bj]

I haven't waited for an interview like this since Katt and Mo'nique. Getting the popping corn ready.

[@S-TierIguess]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@mariomorton1998]

🎉🎉🎉

[@The_Cholosseum]

Shame on yall

[@AndreaLong-ig9rz]

Yeeees

[@fosev47]

This is dumb because you was nit waiting for a kat Williams interview shoot nobody was waiting for a kat interview 😂😂😂 stop the kap

[@2BGMedia]

When the GOAT conversation comes up, he’s always on my list. He’s actually who coined the term. That’s just how ICONIC he is.

[@kevinjames7121]

Actually Muhammad Ali was the first to popularize the term Greatest of all times. The original GOAT.

[@kevinjames7121]

No , actually Muhammad Ali popularized that term. He was the original Greatest of all times.

[@2BGMedia]

@@kevinjames7121 He didn’t coin the term “the GOAT.” He called himself the Greatest or the Greatest of All Time. The never mentioned the acronym. That was all LL.

[@Kenny_Klutch]

LL was here at the birth of hip hop and should be cherished while he’s alive.

[@GampsMarketingSolutions]

Hip Hop birth was in the early 1970’s, however LL is a pioneer because of his versatility, first HIp Hop artist to have lyrics and bring lyrics that appealed to everyone

[@AndreaLong-ig9rz]

First song My Radio from Crush Grove! One of the first and best to ever do it in my opinion! The whole package!!

[@TheJoaniejoancansew]

Maybe not the birth..but he was there right at the perfect time If you watch the movie "crush kroove" he's in every scene. He was 17 or 18 at the time.

[@ireneoberholtzer2484]

I agree wholeheartedly,

[@kimberlymoore5086]

LL Cool J’s confidence is contagious!🔥

[@ahmedlago6651]

Say word

[@Mone333Williams]

He holds his ground. LL was always a strong dude

[@ericaparker5603]

Yeah he just gave me 3 course title money makin topics in this podcast and got me like…. Where is da water💧💧💦

[@connectingthedots101]

LL is saying he appreciates validation, but he doesn't NEED validation. Big difference and well spoken. Respect. He is the greatest, his style expression masculinity without toxicity. True greatness....

[@chelceebrooks8478]

LL got fans that validate him everyday... he don't need nobody's top 5 list... he has always been the most confident man next to Denzel on TV... love it !!!

[@taningconner479]

But the crazy thing is that LL is actually in most old school hip hop heads top 5 and has been considered the GOAT by many. I admin a huge online hip hop group and LL gets mad respect.

[@GodsFavorite1111]

Denzel and LL are both Capricorns extremely confident

[@jmoney91878]

I'm 45, LL has been one of my favorite MC's of all time. When "I'm Bad" dropped, me and my older brother would rap and dance to that joint until we couldn't move anymore, He is The Goat 🐐💯💪🏾

[@jmoney91878]

Matter of fact I paused Club Shay Shay just to watch the video again, I was a kid when this dropped, it's a part of my life....

[@REAL_SPILL_007]

I'm Bad was favorite rap song in the 80s. We the same age. So I know what you talking about. REAL SPILL

[@shanteecoleman8003]

Me an My Lil Brotha broke our tape!!!🫰🏾😌 🤣

[@check4ninobeige]

My cousins and I would do the same thing! lol

[@arselwilson7263]

Say it again, bruh. I'm from the same era.

[@jackiemajor4409]

Life looks good on LL. He has kept it all together and it shows 😊. Same wife, same humble life.

[@alligatorway6793]

These two Brothers were having a Biceps Flexiing Contest!!💪🏿😂

[@alligatorway6793]

💪🏿Straight Gun💪🏿Battles💪🏿

[@jeffmiller3555]

They should arm wrestle at the end!!

[@certifiedchaos4643]

🚨🚨🤣🤣🤣

[@rickymfbobby7677]

😂😂😂😂

[@88edavis]

😂😂😂

[@Monique_The_Goddess]

Their energy together is amazing. They could literally be best friends 😂😂😂

[@sfain333]

About 20 years ago I saw him in line at an ATM inside the LAX. He by himself and women were coming up to him to ask for a hug. He was very gracious to everyone.

[@original1stmother]

😂😂

[@andrenapper8802]

Ladies Love Cool James LMAO

[@AlexisAyala-rr8vb]

That's why he thought he was a real football player in the movie with Jamie fox! Him and Jamie fox got into it like frfr😂😂😂 fox even got a stand up special talking about it. It's hilarious 😂😂

[@dariuschisholm7317]

​@@AlexisAyala-rr8vbbill Bellamy tells the story best

[@samanthawood2879]

Honestly, I love the fact that LL doesn't need all the recognition, and he isn't phased by what people think because his work has spoken for itself! He knows what he's done, and that's it! He knows he's beautiful ❤

[@reterdedhorse1212]

He just knows that he really ain’t in that convo

[@kingleake12ml]

I’m 31 I’ve been a student of Hip Hop since my uncle let me hear Slick Rick at age 5. I’ve never had a hip hop discussion without bringing up LL Cool J. 🐐

[@netmym]

Both of these men are in they mid 50's, a testament on why you need to preserve your body...salute

[@Angel-gp6tx]

I saw this same exact comment with a different picture. That’s weird

[@charlesbutler3097]

Do you live in either NY, NJ or PA?

[@BTonTV]

​@@Angel-gp6tx same. It's giving bot 🤔

[@sbran2779]

Did not expect L.L. to be as profound. So very pleasantly surprise. I saw a grown man, being a grown man and calling bull💩 on the set up loaded questions! Bravo. 👏🏾 "You don't have to lose something in order to want gain". ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Shriner32]

This episode made me smile in the memory of my oldest brother rest his soul. He was the one that made me an L.L. fan when "Radio" first came out. He had the exact same boom box that was on that album cover. He used to dance on his skates with that radio on his shoulders. Maaaan!!! This was an absolute great interview! 💪🏾🤘🏾💥🔥

[@marlenapetty7561]

Wow similar to my story I loss my little brother and he started me liking rap and big LL fan even looked like him a little . Even though he was my little brother I really admired him he was so cool.

[@CORNERSTOW]

I fired up my drum machine 💯💯no lies told hip hop since 79 💪🏾💪🏾

[@teyaz]

At 56 LL is more healthier, much muscular than most younger guys in their 20s & 30s.Continue to look after yourself LL, proving that age ain't nothing but just a number.❤❤❤

[@jumpsurfer]

I wouldn't say most

[@victordeltoids8609]

LL is one of the guys who inspired me to start hitting the gym back in the day. I've never looked back since. It's crazy that he is in his fifties and still a Unit. Indeed looks better than most of today's youngsters who only flex their fingers when pressing buttons on a keypad to pour their scorn and bile😂😂😂

[@cbcbmail1125]

🔥🔥🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 He fine

[@deewoo2776]

As the old saying goes.... "It Gets Greater Later"

[@216Numbskull]

No bout a doubt it my friend's. Lenny Kravitz @60 is another dude who still keeps in top shape like LL. Just saying... ✌️😉

[@teyaz]

Shannon is a master of intros.but this LL intro will go down as the most epic, fitting the legend of who LL is..... LL the greatest that ever lived❤❤❤❤

[@anthonyjacksonjr4812]

Thanks, Unk, for another legend in the building. LL Cool J. 40 + yrs of greatness. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@ericathelibra9479]

It's a blessing when a legend lives long enough to interview another legend. Never take it for granted❤💯

[@JuharaHassen]

He made the term 'GOAT' popular within hip hop culture. LL - Living Legend ❤

[@kaywandanix]

Living Legend Cool James❤

[@dsmartblack2]

He coined the term . Do the research

[@louisephillips9047]

Naww LL means ladies love❤

[@dajuan835]

​@Mahitallendtday1can't buy common sense...he ain't say he was the first to say greatest of all time..he said he was the first to say the acronym "Goat" show us all the clips of Ali using GOAT acronym

[@MDVEEJAZZ]

@Mahitallendtday1 Ali's wife did not call Ali the G.O.A,T. She said he was the greatest of all time. LL Broke it down. You never heard GOAT until LL. said it.

[@andrewmohler5131]

LL had some great quips in his raps. "I'm the kinda guy that leaves my drawers in your hamper." Classic.

[@nycopperwarrior9734]

Facts

[@tinawilliams-cole9462]

This was a fantastic interview. Pure wisdom developed through experience.

[@TheSecretninja2001]

This interview was a very nice surprise!! LL is one of my favorite rappers and he's still the G.O.A.T!!

[@czhanell]

Right and he created/coined the phrase in one of diss rap. So dope!

[@luv2laff846]

Shout out to LL Cool J for keep the Mount Rushmore real and giving props to the original story teller Slick Rick ❤. He was the best and one of the first to me to ever do it. 💯

[@niajulius2215]

I always loved Slick Rick. ❤

[@wesclark6253]

THE ORIGINAL GOAT. LL Cool J

[@a.sam.2976]

And he Actually came up with the phrase, "GOAT'.

[@coolchris478]

Facts

[@coolchris478]

Factz people don't know him n Jay-Z are the same age

[@Star-hg1kt]

@@a.sam.2976 He made it pop, it's what rappers do make regional slang popular 😏. You're so slow

[@aimtcb]

​@@a.sam.2976actually you're wrong Ali made it

[@shenisebrown1248]

I thought I loved LL before now I realize I love him even more now after this Interview.

[@andrewilliams6367]

When that phone rang Shannon turned around like “I swear to god it better not be someone on my team” 😂😂😂.

[@monicajones5146]

Okay!!

[@1hendrixx7]

Shannon already told us on Nightcap what he expects from his team. He's very militant in that regard.

[@innositaproduction4115]

He had to mention it too so that we the viewers know that it wasn't his team. Love it.

[@jaygiant10]

😭😭

[@MrAntd1]

Like mama was back in the day at someone house or out and about and she heard a kid cutting up....she be looking like I know that aint one of mine!?😂😂

[@MrRamos423]

LL is so overlooked in the Rap game and idk how. I’m 27 and i bump his stuff still every now and then. My parents taught me all the right things in music

[@ronoceanii3576]

Lol bro wasn't nobody tryna listen to no ll but old sugar daddies and ol ladies born in the 80s or before. Be cool n all don't get if effed up, but ain't nobody listening to three straight L L songs these days.

[@johnnybuchananjr9344]

Good for you

[@lukeparker5191]

​@@ronoceanii3576You can basically no skip the Goat album. Or Phenomenon, bad, mama said .. Exit 13. There's plenty of songs to string 3 songs

[@ipittythefool79]

​@@ronoceanii3576 what are u talking about?

[@ocampbell1954]

He kind of put himself in the box making all the chick songs. He didn't start out that way with his first couple of albums.

[@bluntedvegas702]

Nicest celebrity I've ever met, in the early '90s he came to the Lowes Orpheum on 86st and 3rd Ave in NYC where I worked. Mr.Smith stopped in the lobby signing autographs for about a hundred people..smiles...hugged everyone...gave love to the staff too. This guy is amazing, for real.

[@csmith2484]

His last name is Smith (James Todd Smith)

[@nathanneelyoutlawdiditprod2891]

I heard Heavy D was like that. RIP Big Hev!!

[@bluntedvegas702]

@@csmith2484my weird habit of calling people by their 1st name and saying Sir after. Thanks corrected. Still one of the best celebrities I've ever met. Shaq is fukn amazing too.

[@PAREEWANDOLO]

This is the best interview so far, LL & Shay great conversation, great chemistry.

[@TammyWilliams-f6i]

Thank you Shannon for talking with one of my favorite rappers. LL Cool J fan for life

[@jaysmith61]

🔥🔥🔥

[@zeldaswallace7093]

“Don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been here for years”🎤1 of my fave interviews, thanks Unc!!!!🎉🫶🏾

[@brianfrazier9142]

"You don't have to lose something to gain something" 👏🏾👏🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@marjoriecadogan3506]

Amen!

[@DeeSunbae]

I grew up with LL Cool J being one of my favorite rappers. Listening to him to speak is so refreshing. Made me pre-download the album and listen to the songs mid interview. I can't wait for it to drop.

[@genevaroberts9542]

I enjoyed every moment of this conversation. They truly had a good time. LL's career is unmatched.

[@KingGeorgieIII]

The man who invented the term “THE GOAT”💯💯💯💯💯

[@luggerphilippe8409]

Fun fact: He would hear a boxer say I'm the greatest of all time and that's when he came with the acronym..

[@yo3rdtier128]

So what does that mean? What LL was the GOAT for like 1 summer? His BAd album? After that, LL was just mediocre

[@lorenzofoster5959]

He is the first rapper to coin the term GOAT and he has an undeniable legacy unlike a lot of these rappers that claim to be a GOAT and some of them just came out.

[@dsmartblack2]

​@yo3rdtier128 you must be young

[@dannyclark4692]

​@@dsmartblack2got to be. That comment is asinine

[@DerekJones-l8q]

From I Need A Beat (1984) to Passion (2024) Cool J has 40yrs in the game! Wow!

[@romer769]

One of the best Club Shay Shays yet!!!! LL has inspired me since my youth… still a great model of longevity, humility, and success. Love to see LL be an EGOT. I could totally picture him as a teacher turned serial killer of bullies. Set him up for the Oscar then head to broadway.

[@nicholeb5462]

They are both 56, in great shape with beautiful skin. I love this!!!!🔥✨🔥✨

[@realfle3nom611]

Well I have great skin too...except for the....aww nvr mind

[@stantino129]

LL is truly one of the GOATs, not just his music, but as an inspiration 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@connectingthedots101]

"When I'm alone in my room sometimes I stare at the walls....I need love' first 'rap' ballad. Golden. Ladies do love Cool J....❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@yvettethomas4329]

My favorite LL Jam❤❤❤

[@7Wallstreet]

Ballad.😂

[@connectingthedots101]

@@7Wallstreet thank you! 😅

[@c.w.1925]

Facts, he created that whole vibe.

[@marknewton7212]

Very inspiring... Great conversation, thank you LL. Shay looks for some shock and awe at times, when it's not necessary but LL handled it well.

[@paige4128]

I had the pleasure of meeting LL Cool J in person in 1987 when him and MC Hammer were signing autographs at the Troop Club in Oakland, California. I asked to take a pic with him and I was smiling ear-to-ear with a mouth full of metal braces (Invisaligns weren't out yet)😂😂😂😂😂. He was grinning too and had such a shyness about him that read, “I can’t believe how giddy this girl is over me,” which was so humble and sweet. I'm thinking, "Are you kudding??!! You are FOINE!!" We took pics together, me 18 and him 19, two teenagers. Before that, when I visited NYC a few months before, I went to Farmer’s Blvd. and Ilion Ave in St Albans Queens and asked the kids in the hood where he lived. Rappers love to shout out their hoods so it was easy to find out where he lived, and kids tell everything. So I walked alllll the way down Ilion from the corner of Farmers Blvd in some heels to meet him. I found the house, knocked on the door, but no one answered. A dude rode up on his bike and asked, “You looking for Todd (LL’s middle name)?” I said, “Yep.” He said, “He’s on tour.” I was so disappointed and my feet hurt😂😂😂. I had taken the subway to Queens from Times Square in Manhattan where I was staying, but didn’t know how to navigate buses once I got off the subway, so I was on foot. Anyway, though LL wasn’t home, I had prepared a letter for him in advance just in case. I put that letter under his door and walked my azz back down Ilion to Farmers Blvd and headed back to subway station. About a year later, he was doing an interview in my hometown in Oakland and mentioned my letter!! I knew it was mines because he discussed what was in it. In short, I lovvvved me some LL!!! I saw him in concert EVERY time he came to Oakland, with the first time being at the Fresh Fest in 1985. I wore LL Cool J buttons (buttons were a thing in the 80s. Don’t judge me😂😂😂), got his name put on my high school journalist club tshirt (that I still have to this day), and recorded every performance on my VCR when he was on TV. In my mind that was my man, so imagine my devastation when he started dating Simone😂😂😂😂 Those were such great memories… I was already a hip hop/break dancing fanatic in the 80s, and when LL came through he was the cherry on top! James Todd Smith aka LL Cool J - THE G.O.A.T🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🎤🎤🎤

[@Andreacohens26231]

😂😂😂I am tickled about you in those heels on your way to confess your love. At least you have a memory thats with you forever and I know you were just too mad when he got with Simone😂

[@charmanwilson6354]

This is such a special story! I love the determination you had as a teenager. Girl, you was gonna get your man!!😂 I’m sorry it didn’t work out but hope life has been good to you anyway. Thank you so much for sharing your story and your memories.❤

[@joylannetter2451]

Love your story and thank you so much for sharing this with us. Most of all, I'm glad that you had up close and personal moments with the one and only LL Cool J ‼️💞

[@p.i.e.management9245]

Ladies Love Cool James ❤

[@victoriaspeaking1192]

Dope story sis!

[@GRiZZiNK]

Sway & Shannon have the best guest introduction for their shows

[@1hendrixx7]

I love it give them their full flowers.

[@tezlove6637]

GROWN MEN TALKING AND SHARING WISDOM 💯💪🏽

[@monicasteward3169]

I love his level of self-confidence, arrogance, or cocky...yes lawd

[@ogwiseone]

Music has no age limit. It is timeless. Shout out to the G.O.A.T. LL Cool J🔥🔥🔥💯

[@fatimapenny2368]

This is honestly one of the best interviews Shannon has done. This makes me love LL more. I love his mind on life.

[@ckmp]

He is 56 he looks amazing😳

[@Sandra_Beckford]

They both look awesome for their ages 🙏🏻

[@TheNamronTV]

@@Sandra_BeckfordYou look awesome, we should go on a Starbucks date.

[@Mara_143]

❤❤❤

[@busybee2339]

LL Cool J is a Legend💪🏽👍🏽

[@SoulKisses76]

"I don't see lack. I see abundance." 🎉❤💎 Yessssss LL!!!!!

[@travisunkown]

I met L.L. Cool J in person when I was 15. Cool af. Signed his book for me. “ I make my own rules”

[@SSTillmanEsq]

This. I met him the weekend of my graduation from Hampton U in 2000. The hotel had one e of those fancier line dinners like a buffet, at the hotel over the bridge from campus (cant remember it's name). Anyway, I come into the restaurant and my mother is at the filet mignon cutting station, TALKING WITH LL, asking him aren't you the Oden kid? She thought he was a boy from our neighborhood back in Indiana. I was mortified! He was soooo nice. And he was helping my mom make her plate, walked her and talked with her back to her table. 😂❤ it was cute. Long live LL. My moms buffet bestie 😅

[@iamtwan4226]

That introduction from Shannon reminds you how much impact LL made. GOAT

[@design4thought]

"They're calling everybody the term that I created..." - LL Cool J. Let that sink in for a minute. His art and mentality speaks for itself.

[@tonyofbronx605]

Shannon be having the best interviews. The man is an interview genius. My first concert ever was watching LL cool J and the Ghetto Boys at Madison Square Garden back in the 80s and I was amazed at LL's energy level. LL ripped that concert apart. He was all over the stage killing it. LL is definitely one of the GOATs and maybe the top GOAT at that. The GOAT deserves all his accolades.

[@lesahenderson7365]

Agreed❤

[@msyvonnehopson89]

Agreed❤

[@1989red13bfc]

LL is a real dude, when he said he connects with people hits true; he met an acquaintances father at a restaurant, took pictures with him, and bought Super Bowl boxes he was running. He’s a cool dude.

[@MrExit-wj1uk]

40 years!!! Over 10 platinum albums 💪🏾💪🏾🐐👑🦁

[@dianeross4522]

We danced with L. It was 1986 at Cheyne University. He was there with the Kangol hat and a white sweat suit. Fine and humble he asked to dance with Poochie. She was shy. We was like gurl that's LL. So they danced and we danced with other dudes right next to them. Back then people didn't trip when rappers popped up on the scene. He wasn't performing just hanging out with people his own age. Chilling. The 80s was lit and the 90s after that are iconic.

[@bradleycobb6564]

That validation question got LL motivating the next generation. Powerful Words!!!

[@christoldaniels1563]

Sounding like Coach Prime on that couch…Don’t let my confidence offend your insecurities 😂

[@crazybkallday]

I got that validation 2 for 5😂

[@dragoonempire]

LL has always been overlooked for years but no other rapper has stayed in the game as long as Cool James. His longevity is legendary.

[@R-L-I]

We gon have two “uncles” in the building!

[@mariomorton1998]

Shannon Sharpe is only unc don't disrespect him

[@westbankwade]

@@mariomorton1998LL was unc before Shay.

[@wadecountybabe]

​@@westbankwade they're the same age they both unc in their respective fields

[@tyannaist]

The testosterone in that interview was so thick you could feel it !!! 💪🏾

[@RacQuelGemini-n5c]

@@tyannaist thatz not the only thing thick that i could feel lmaoooooooo j/k

[@soleillevant7030]

Definitely a good interview. Very grateful I was able to listen.

[@vazyvas4712]

LL def writes his own verse, I’ve worked with him as a song writer singing and writing the hook. He even helped with my part. He wrote his own stuff and he’s one of the nicest artists I’ve ever met. So warm And friendly

[@ChristyDStarling]

Ladies Love Cool James! 💪🏾🎤🔥

[@tynia305]

And do 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤

[@kiaj6144]

Yes we do!

[@niklay33]

Yup ❤

[@kuangray3581]

❤❤❤❤❤👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@RichmamaTy]

Real BAD

[@NaturalWigsTV]

I am super impressed with LL. This man can speak articulate. He is comfortable in his skin and confident that he can do anything. He put his mind to it. He can’t be shaken by Shannon. It is refreshing that a man cannot worry about if someone’s talking about him in a good or positive light. Uncle LL is so confident. I’m going to go to one of his tours!! Let’s Go!

[@cammydeal2872]

And Shay was trying to rattle or fuel something but didn't work

[@JoshuaThornton007]

LL and Too Short have been in the game since the beginning and still making hits, Greatness 💯💪🏽👑

[@Sherrylee50]

LL Cool J 40 years in the game and still putting in work 1 luv❤️

[@childcareconsultingprofess8901]

“Don’t ask me for nothing not attached to a dream!” Wow!! Loved this exchange so much! L is very self aware, articulate, and such an inspiration. He is the G.O.A.T for real!!

[@KenyattaC]

Mr. Smith(Cool J)is DEF JAM in human form. Pure uncut Hip-Hop. He has took the Genre from music to a lifestyle to television to film to the boardroom and back. This is what an ICON living is. Period. The work over his extensive career has defined the term(ICON/GOAT)🫡

[@ms.t3039]

His Mt. Rushmore was accurate too. Those guys built Def Jam from the beginning and made it what it is today

[@jenellgreen4003]

I love this interview, LL cool J is so grounded and real.

[@texascyclone89]

Who remembers "in the house"?

[@titanron30]

Yes I remember him playing Marion. Good show

[@shantelleholden9182]

I’m watching it on streaming right now.

[@MaxineShaw-de7bh]

I do with Debbie Allen. Fun show.

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

Still watch it now.

[@marshathompson9580]

I loved that show!

[@MidwestGirl-i3k]

This interview was sooooooo Fun! I love it! LL is a whole VIBE & their chemistry is dope! This episode is ICONIC…the positive version of Katt’s interview.

[@cutlass403]

Been listening to LL since 1984!!!

[@aliveandconnected]

I love LL's vibe! And yes, we still love him. 🥰🥰🥰