LL Cool J Reflects on His Legacy: ‘The Most Important Rapper That Ever Existed’ – The Tennessee Tribune

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LL Cool J Reflects on His Legacy: ‘The Most Important Rapper That Ever Existed’ – The Tennessee Tribune

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In 1984, LL Cool J became one of the first artists signed to Def Jam Records, a fledgling label co-founded by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin. His debut single, “I Need a Beat,” sold over 100,000 copies, signaling the start of a career defined by groundbreaking achievements. His debut album, “Radio,” released in 1985, […]

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