Out Of Context: LL Cool J And Charlamagne Tha God

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[@TheAlkebulanTrust]

The fact that LL Cool J has been through many eras of Hip Hop from the mid 80s to 90s to 00s, to 10s and now 20s he doesn't get enough credit for how much of an icon he really is....true or definitely true?

[@macadoo6397]

So true nothing but facts 👍🏽

[@ShawnCman]

That's what puts him in the true GOAT category all by himself. Its more to just the greatest rapper in this GOAT category for me. There's No other rapper out there that has his longevity and consistency.

[@DaveSincere]

5 decades

[@mresoteric]

100!

[@tevincornelious2426]

True

[@qdadude8471]

"Nobody gets the chance to come back and correct their tombstone." - LL Cool J Wow....

[@damollowalker293]

That's the BAR right there!

[@Tonia-cb5qv]

Double facts

[@TOMBSTONEWHISPERZ]

Agree

[@marcus.6487]

mane…™️ ✌🏿

[@violetlevi3598]

LL THE BIGGEST BULLY I EVER IN COUNTERED IN MY LIFE.

[@courtneydarling2420]

LL is so New York. I love it.

[@LIBBEL]

He seems so happy and fulfilled it’s dope to watch. More power to LL.

[@DoctorKesha]

He owns ALL his catalog!! Period

[@ksmith5424]

Major flex

[@SuperFunkykool]

I think that's what Lyor and Kevin sat with him and agreed on ,he started and kept the lights on at DEF JAM in the earlies

[@bronxriverchinobrown2856]

So does Jay-z and rihanna

[@kingofuseddurablecars.ls6040]

Hov is worth 8 BILLION!! and LL is only worth 100 Million LOL😂😂😂😂😂

[@MyDogSteppedOnaBeee]

Yep he did the last 3 album deal after Exit 13 he owned his entire catalog from Def Jam

[@QueenScript404]

Legendary!! 4 decades of relevancy looking like a King!

[@acebutterfly2725]

He looks great for being almost 60.

[@gsdgroup1428]

" If you passionate, about something.. lean into that sh*t!!!" -LL Cool J I needed to hear that!!

[@VLEEZY1]

We All Did He spit that 4 all of us

[@violetlevi3598]

THATS WHY YOUR MUSIC SUCKS

[@gifi11]

LL is easily one of the GOATs. One of the most influential rappers ever. Jay-z and him helped make growing older in hip hop cool. LL has given back a lot to the older hip hop acts. Much respect.

[@THEBLACKMANISGOD82]

LL literally coined the term in hip hop.... GOAT

[@MrMonkeylawyer]

😂 he created the term GOAT what were you watching?

[@THEBLACKMANISGOD82]

he called himself the GOAT on "I shot ya" in 1995​ and named his album GOAT in 2000...none of them other rappers started talking about being the GOAT before then Homie @@MrMonkeylawyer

[@The_Neighborhood_Oasis]

He’s the original GOAT of hip hop .. literally coined the phrase

[@Rockkin23]

​@@THEBLACKMANISGOD82the term was around way before LL. Do research.

[@joycewilson7045]

LL be showing these dudes how to do the game right. He is so grounded. Never got hooked on drugs, protects his brand, no bodies under his belt. Yessssssss. The G.O.A.T.

[@TA-ht4jo]

LL also coined the acronym G.O.A.T. He is definitely the G.O.A.T.

[@williemakeit2346]

LL had a period of cocaine use in his youth, he spoke of this in his book. He beat the habit and never let it take him down.

[@GuiltyByPigmentation]

🎯

[@Ezekiel144k]

​@williemakeit2346 : Yup I read about it. He experimented with it, and he got off it

[@HopeLynette]

​@@TA-ht4jo truth

[@KeepIt-rd4lq]

Has anyone seen how LL was beasting on that Sway freestyle?😮 This dude is still chopping heads off lyrically in 2024.

[@IENetworkTV]

killed it

[@donnellbarber9733]

Absolutely

[@WHATSNEW2]

💯 💯 Was straight 🔥.

[@sonofabeach71]

Word. LL still has it. I finally saw him live last year...and even in his 50s, it was the best live performance from a hip hop artist that I've ever seen.and I've seen a lot since the 80s. Excellent breath contol...and crowd control.

[@names_abe3576]

One of the best freestyles I ever ever heard

[@LangFitness]

I think LL is right. Many of us actually do want to hear new music from him. Just like Nas. He’s an MC.

[@rocketk1442]

LL in a class by himself ! Do not need to be mentioned in no one's top five ! He is the GOAT 🐐

[@deeward5572]

Perfectly said

[@KAHLILOFFICIAL]

Best rapper of all times

[@Flex60369]

1:13:00 LL Cave in or Conquer

[@arieusalcide]

Exactly

[@calsarchandler6851]

LL really cracks himself up 😂

[@rahtaylor7651]

😂

[@blackboyblues6727]

I

[@kc-zf1jp]

He cracks himself up to cover his insecurity. When Jay is mentioned. The weird laugh is him trying to display confidence when he mentally know that Jay would be a problem lyrically.

[@NQuiz52]

Because he's insecure AF

[@rikkidgermano9640]

@@kc-zf1jp Just by reading your comment, it speaks of your insecurity.........

[@thecoolblacknerd]

3 minutes in & L done licked his lips 20x 😂

[@sinclair1420]

😂😂😂😂

[@dsales2011]

That's his thing.

[@CharTaylor216]

💀😂😂

[@SuperFunkykool]

Yea that's his signature

[@DJShawn1980NYC]

And Tank will do anoher 60,000

[@N.O.NAME8282]

LL is the man NUFF SAID!!! If you not over 40 then your options don’t really matter!!! We remember how his influence was coming up 💯

[@Deeznuts0117]

I’m not over 40 and I respect LL 😂😂he was the first rap superstar plus he a actual MC and one of the first rappers turned actors I just think people my age or younger don’t study up on these type of things and that’s when the culture gets disconnected

[@seamatt79]

“All plans are useless, but planning is essential” Barz!

[@rayshaunjackson8478]

Yo, L is hilarious brah.. "what kind of sparring "😂😂😂

[@7Wallstreet]

LL is to Hip Hop, what Hulk Hogan is to pro-wrestling. They both catapulted their respective artistry into the stratosphere. 1984- today, same timeframe of M. Jackson, M. Jordan, and Mike Tyson(1985). The mid 80's birthed real Iconic performers.

[@jonathancoleman6482]

Good explanation

[@deeward5572]

Goat!!

[@syrusonassis6785]

Except MJ was a bonafide star with the thriller album in 82 which he won 8 grammys for 0lus we cant forget littke youngin Michael performing James Brown moves in 19966 at Motown and of course the Jackson five so technically Michael was a star since his youth days but as a soloist is just straight conquered💯✅️

[@syrusonassis6785]

Just a reminder MJ won all those grammys (8) in 84 so yeah you still was correct cause thatvwas the height of his career and still nobody has been avle to defeat his album sakes for thriller💯✅️not even Prince which im surprised you didnt mention 84 was also the Purple rain yr just had to add that to the sauce( truth)✅️

[@RapRants]

@@syrusonassis6785 You said all that to just repeat what they said 😂

[@jeromelane1022]

@cthagod That @llcoolj interview should be viewed as some sort of academic cultural content. It is American history, art history, sociology, psychology, music history. He is iconic and it was a splendidly done interview that deserved the amount of time it took to complete. Kudos.

[@SPtheGREAT]

WORD!!!

[@se7enisrael]

There’s a reason why he threw the black and white on it

[@MCCABEWORLD]

LL COOL J is aging backwards 💪🏾✨😎 living HipHop Legend

[@violetlevi3598]

MAN THIS DUDE IS BOTOXING HIS LEGACY IS BULLY I WAS BROKE NOW IM VERY RICH AND ILL SEE YO 1 DAY GIVE YOU A FAIR 1 LOOSER BUY THE DRINK LOOSER. MAN I BROUGHT EVERY ALBUM LL EVER PUT OUT I WAS A FAN UNTIL INCOUNTER HIS ASS TREATED ME LIKE SHIT ILL NEVER FORGET IT. FUCK LL COOL J I STAND ON THAT SHIT.

[@Soapskid]

Charlamagne got his password back.

[@mannyaz11]

hahaha .. its been aminute sinc ehe did a sit down

[@Brcelini]

😂😂😂

[@frankross9145]

He definitely got his password back lol..

[@adstv2201]

Lol

[@ubuent4842]

What that mean?

[@DoctorKesha]

The jealousy was real. The ladies really did love cool James and they couldn’t stand it. ❤

[@chyneedaharris7682]

We need to give LL Cool J his love and respect while he’s here. He’s timeless and an important cornerstone in hip hop ❤🙏🏾

[@jamalrobinson2159]

The GOAT… creates G.O.A.T… and salute Russell…you built something special

[@DoctorKesha]

His legacy is secure as a trendsetter and MC.

[@rashanlynn7133]

Hope LL always gets his flowers man, he’s to hip hop what chuck berry & the Beatles are to rock n roll. Glad he’s healthy, thriving & still motivated to make his voice heard in the culture. 👑🫡🐐

[@EvaAnika]

INDEED

[@tarnuemassaquoi]

I worked with LL on NCIS & I gotta say, that brotha is INTENSE & COMPETITIVE! Wonderful brotha!

[@luggerphilippe8409]

Can you give an example of his competitive nature even if it's small .?

[@mnoell35]

@@luggerphilippe8409he beat up Jaime Foxx on the set of “Any given Sunday!”

[@The_Neighborhood_Oasis]

@@luggerphilippe8409like really beat him up and they just kept it in the movie lol

[@ricocruz1356]

Jamie never been the same since that day 😂

[@Msboochie2]

🤷🏾‍♀️It’s a Jamaica, Queens thing. LL Cool J, 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj.

[@russellhoutman4853]

LL is without question the greatest of all time! Hands down!

[@theophilusjones6024]

LL COOL J IS HARD AS HELL!

[@letsgetdoing]

Battle anybody I don't care who you tell!

[@CHEREKA98]

He excels

[@xxawesomenessgamingxx2180]

that is crazy....

[@bronxriverchinobrown2856]

Woah doggy!!! Super pause

[@CHEREKA98]

@@theophilusjones6024 you passed the vibe check…other people though 🫠

[@DJGary0910]

I respect Ctha God be came along way with Maturity in the journalism world

[@lisaduffy5853]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@carolynswan1171]

Not really especially when he laughs at people that’s dealing with some things he still the same bleach face grown man that acts like a child

[@Patrik1st]

👁👁

[@KerryannePatricia]

The moves LL made in his life, is a great example for these artists coming up.

[@Dwight_Chayer]

My son didn't know LL is a rapper. We were watching NCIS LA, and he said why does he have a rappers name? And I looked at him and said son what are you talking about? He is a rapper! He is the first rapper to take it farther than rap! He said no, he not. So, the next few days he learned who LL is! I remember him saying dang Sam Hanna got bars! Then cut to about a month later i hear him on the phone with his girlfriend playing and quoting i need love and around the way girl.

[@principalmark]

Just wait till your boy is talking about pink cookie in a plastic bag getting crushed...

[@VLEEZY1]

That’s Real Fresh!

[@tasireN]

lol school himmmmm lol this is cute the kids today are funny

[@mikeyoung4130]

L is spitting mad jewels kid. Hopefully the younger generation can hear the gems of knowledge this legend is dropping. You can’t talk about Hiphop or any list without the mention of LL Cool J. He is our first global Hiphop icon. No internet and no social media. Just skills

[@deidrapeters635]

❗️

[@Ms_Neffie]

Chile these kids don’t even listen to their own parents and they don’t care to listen to anyone else. It’s so sad because LL is really dropping gems 💎 that they should pick up.

[@SPtheGREAT]

REAL RAP, BROTHER!!!

[@resilientred1699]

Love this interview. I’m 55 and I’ve been a fan since high school. Many continued blessings.

[@xxmoniquexx1966]

LL reinvented himself over & over to me that's ART period. GOAT!!!!!!

[@WhatTheSneakers]

I been saying without LL Cool J we wouldn't be so far in hip-hop especially in the pop culture. He made it possible for us to branch to other lanes in music. If we purely talking impact & influence then LL is definitively the GOAT!

[@rocketk1442]

@@WhatTheSneakers He is the most important rapper

[@DoctorKesha]

LL was the blueprint Bruh

[@CDMESD]

Absolutely

[@courtneydarling2420]

Was?

[@deeward5572]

Is

[@TA-ht4jo]

I thought it was jay Z. No pun intended.

[@DoctorKesha]

@@TA-ht4jo LL came before JayZ.

[@Decarlo_P]

LL is very self aware and transparent in this interview. Great content.🙏🏾

[@tetofontaine1]

LL was a lyrical assassin in his early years! As a kid, I wanted rap, dress, and talk just like him at one point in time

[@afd1363]

This wtf we live for ! LL is the 🐐! I’m only 27 man I wish I was able to witness his come up but I definitely enjoy his 2000s & current run now!

[@jvsmith1373]

LL is legendary and super authenic and true to himself and his contributions to Black culture, not just hiphop! Go bless the brother💯

[@rufbuf4645]

Sometimes you gotta give the elephant in the room some peanuts 😂 nice

[@floridaman3600]

LL said “BOX !!!!!” Tha rest iz history!!!!! 🔥💪🏾🔥👊🏾🔥👍🏾👍🏾🔥

[@chacolot1]

HELL YEAH! IYKYK

[@MisterWatts_]

I’ve said this year after year…. How is the GOAT not mentioned in the GOAT conversations. It’s wild. Glad C did this interview.

[@haddingtoniangcp2464]

First time in my life I'm watching anything on KZbin as it premiers. I normally give it time to simmer. Then again, there's only one James Todd Smith

[@mohamednayad]

It is so refreshing to see a an interview of a Legend 👑 of hip hop who is still humble, funny, 100% honest and not bitter after 4 decades of succes in multiple genres like music , TV and movies . Huge respect to LL his longevity is incredible.

[@OmoNyame]

I love how respectful he is to ALL artists and people. his humility and love for the craft shines through. ❤

[@troybellow279]

I have to say this is the most interesting interview I've ever seen with L, It's because of L that I'm rhyming today.I used to learn his rhymes and say them on the school bus, I would pick the songs that no one would know and everyone thought I was the best rapper ever. I decided from that point that I had to write rhymes I was six years old sounding like the goat 🐐 Everyone needs to follow this channel. Great job keeping our legends in a safe place. Thank you L For inspiring me to be a rapper sincerely yours Troy Bellow the Profit

[@queencandace6675]

LL is hilarious. Great entertainer. I remember seeing him perform at the colosseum in New Haven, CT back int the 80's. That man has energy for eons.

[@mccolycoken]

"Drop Dat New Old shit!"😅😅😅

[@d1inonly]

"Was gran'ma freakin' off B...?!" is diabolical 😂🤣😂🤣

[@FullTimeGrindDay1]

That was crazy.. he’s a funny nigga bee !

[@carolynjordan2098]

I loved him in 1987 and I love him now!!!

[@shaggyajao5685]

Llcoolj is still one of my top 3 celebrities crushes . I had a crush on Llcoolj when he did the tv show called in the house 🏡!

[@crystalfields2017]

Been rocking with LL since he first dropped. He has been consistent and I love that!!

[@ojojcmusic2454]

The upcoming LL COOL J/Q tip album THE F.O.R.C.E is already an instant classic

[@Ryanoww]

Aight.

[@kelvonfluellen702]

That 1st single is TRASH 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@williesmith9638]

I'M 55 YEARS OLD ME AND HIP HOP WAS RAISED TOGETHER NO HIP HOP HISTORY WITHOUT LL 🐐80 90 AND BEYOND

[@setlistradio]

"Take care of yaself B"- Uncle L

[@Bluntly92]

LL Cool j got the energy going on man he's still bad

[@jplaga763]

G.O.A.T dude created the acronym. How do you TOP that!

[@doubledge6579]

And now created the acronym for F.O.R.C.E.

[@antwainmorgan1857]

I’m happy he spoke on Jay that was super dope 💯

[@shawanasimms9392]

I love this interview 😂😂😂 LL is the truth and I know that is old slang but I couldn’t think of anything else. He had me cracking up the whole interview. I was scared and mesmerized at the same time. You can tell he plays no games!

[@kennykenny757__]

GROWTH & ELEVATION 💪🏿💯🙏🏿 Glad to see these 2 brothers chop it up #IYKYK

[@hustlegang7117]

I was born after the LL Cool J era but after watching this, besides his music he is a very stand up respectable guy

[@Khaachamberlain]

LL need a book of all his analogies 😭

[@Neznasgospodina444]

LL Cool J is the most perfect rapper of all time if I'm being objective.

[@youngwilliams1218]

👀👀🍿🍿....the original G.O.A.T

[@user-vm9qz7gx9h]

He said it First

[@ficproduction]

This dude had something for every era. I am glad he dropped at this moment.

[@Redsun69813]

My favorite rapper of all time .. He brought so much to the game the first soloist superstar of Rap

[@MrEOM41]

LL is definitely the blueprint to the modern rap star ⭐️

[@3rdStreetPoppi]

LL makes the best acronyms

[@doubledge6579]

LL Cool J almost has 50 years in the game. Think about that for a sec.

[@The_Neighborhood_Oasis]

He has 40 years.. 1984 - 2024

[@desmondthomas5562]

Such a dope interview… I had to keep rewinding… So many gems being dropped… So great to see ya back out on the field LL… still one of the dopest to do it… I been listening since the 80’’s… BIG SALUTE

[@EgídioSimango]

"You ever been approached about doing a chapstick line?"

[@YaGudBuddyUncleNate]

Pause

[@CeeCee_35]

He needs to if not. I buy that shit all day if it works.

[@Ryanoww]

Huh?

[@chunki_shogun5792]

LL and Scarface are my GOAT's

[@Maimuna_joy]

The way he killed that fly…It was like he had a personal vendetta against him. 😂🤣😂

[@Ryanoww]

Hahoonigga

[@nelliejones1812]

I remember back in the day L.L. COOL J. played a concert in New Orleans at The Municipal Auditorium 😊when it was his time to perform they dimmed the lights in the auditorium & low & behold the curtains pulled back there was possibly at 6x12ft boom box radio center stage by far the largest radio we’ve ever seen. L.L. had on a powder blue Kangol bucket hat & matching gear. Instantly we the people of New Orleans fell in love. ❤ When he hit the stage with “I Can’t Live Without My Radio” with so much excitement between myself & brothers I nearly fell off the balcony😂😂😂😂😂Thank God for my brothers catching me. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂L.L. COOL J. 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤We Love You for Life! ps….LL if you should read this post always remember We appreciate & love when you would stroll thru the Super Dome arena on the floor level during Essence Festival & take photos with us. Again we love you. New Orleans❤

[@LlCoolj-t3l]

Thanks for the love and support always...i feel so honored and blessed to have an amazing fan like you 😊❤

[@abrahamotomewo9242]

LL has so much wisdom - great interview.

[@allend6137]

The mic dominater, best of all time, and you ain’t heard nothing ‘til you heard J rhyme.. You’ll Rock!!

[@deeward5572]

Goat!

[@MichaelLewis-mg4go]

Killed that fly with precision lmaoo

[@SPtheGREAT]

I LEARNED SO MUCH FROM THIS INTERVIEW...I COULD LISTEN TO THIS FOR DAYS...

[@Ms_Neffie]

Char he did such an amazing job interviewing the legend himself. I appreciate you not holding back and asking questions that the people have always wanted to know. Also shoutout to you Mr. Smith for everything that you’ve given our culture. You’re a true living legend and icon. I wish they would give you more flowers 💐 than they do though 😔. Like you was the first successful mainstream rapper, you make G.O.A.T. & Rock The Bells popular, and played a huge part in opening the doors for rappers to transition into other entertainment outlets like tv & film, even having your own tv show.

[@Curling_Rack]

"Loungin'" remix feat. Total

[@mackl8305]

I still bump this every summer

[@emmalupupa4262]

FOREVER in the rotation 🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾

[@jamesduckery]

His best record!!

[@Curling_Rack]

@@mackl8305 yup. original sample is just as dope

[@mosleyii]

👑 G.O.A.T 🐐

[@tylinchang8751]

Wow I feel so honored that you mention my father the legend George Chang in this interview. Thank you for keeping his name and legacy alive.

[@PaulBashala-kc6ly]

Amen a legend

[@Tlhakxza]

I'm not American mam but very keen to learn about your dad...what did he do/was he known for to get a mention from the GOAT himself?? Sounds like one of those cultural icons from New York that we only get to learn/hear about from Rap Legends.

[@MariPlayy]

LL is rap royalty. A true legend. Love to see him in 2024 with good energy and top tier bars. Still! Love it.

[@livefromplanetearth]

he hit that black male paranoia nail on the head regarding immaturity in critique & peer reviewed thought

[@jahijohnson3595]

Stock in Lexus😂😂😂😂😂 LL funny AF

[@rayshaunjackson8478]

Hell yeah..I was not expecting to laugh as much as I did during the interview 😂😂

[@kingofuseddurablecars.ls6040]

Jay is worth 8 BILLION!! He has more money than Lexus. LL is broke compared to HOV 😂😂😂

[@ghenyajordan5205]

⁠Not everyone thrives solely off of money.. Him n his family is straight and strong and that’s probably all that matters to him…Money is the root of all evil….‼️‼️‼️

[@theo5983]

​@ghenyajordan5205 Money is not evil...the love of money is evil.

[@kingofuseddurablecars.ls6040]

@@ghenyajordan5205 Stop Lying

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Love what LL Cool J said about insecurities. Hoping his album with Dr. Dre is released one day. Great questions asks by Charlamagne Tha God.

[@MonroeHutchen-sv8gy]

LL da only person who can have no facial hair and still look like a grown man 😂💯💯🐐

[@Malouco]

LL cool J is hard as hell... Battle anybody I dont care if u tell!!! LL and Canibus going back and forth was fun too!

[@razorramon8233]

Canibus 1000% real hip-hop LL cool J 1000% real hip-hop Then, now and forever

[@Jimmystarnz]

“The dap heard around the world.” Epic dap at the end. 💯

[@drunktake]

In too deep! 🔥🔥🔥

[@g-harly4560]

LL is one of the first to cross into movies, clothing, and commercials while being fully accepted by Country music!! # True Artist 🔥🔥😤

[@andrewgoosdy3814]

The song you wrote about the crossroads is a reality reality of what people was going through

[@BIGBOSSABU]

That was a dope interview

[@josephbelgrave4332]

Listen as a connoisseur of this hip hop game from the 70's till now I have seen and enjoyed many great artist who have definitely left their mark & paved the way for the next generation but very few have been able to transition thru the generations as successfully as LL , So yes this interview with LL cool J by Charlemagne is so 🔥...Much respect to LL for keeping it a Buck and being a true Icon we need to give that man his flowers 💐 as a culture & in Convo 💯💯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 🎤 mic check ✔️ ...Thank you for a mature & respectful interview with the G.O.A.T. LL COOL J !!!!

[@akinchinnery1167]

A yo, this man has been in the game for 40yrs😃🙌🏿❣ From 1984 to 2024 and STIIIILL GOIN'💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿❣

[@cheese5851]

Bro been him for the longest.

[@iMoha46]

oh this is fire i can’t wait for this

[@TheWriterWhoWannaBeHeard]

I NEEDED ALL THESE GEMS! 💯💯💯

[@abi-ci8lh]

LOOOL THIS INTERVIEW GAVE ME THE FUEL I NEEDED TO KEEP PUSHING!