The shortlist of nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is here and — for a fifth time — legendary MC LL Cool J is up for induction.
As the first Hip Hop artist to win the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor last year, it’s now up to the 1000 member voting body to ultimately decide if he will become the seventh Hip Hop act to be inducted into the Rock Hall.
Past inductees include Run-DMC, Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, N.W.A, Beastie Boys, Public Enemy and the late Tupac Shakur.
LL’s roots run deep in the foundation of the culture as an MC, actor and mogul whose legacy spans over 30 years. Ladies Love Cool James was one of the first acts signed to Def Jam Recordings and helped usher Hip Hop into the mainstream across numerous mediums. With over 13 studio albums under his belt, he’s morphed and evolved along with the culture.
Other artists nominated this year include Janet Jackson, Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks and Kraftwerk. [apple_news_ad type=”any”]
The induction ceremony is scheduled for March 29, 2019 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
LL Cool J The GOAT After the Hall Of Fame I know he can get the Crush Groove play to Boardway I can see him winning a Tony for his working behind the scene I just think it’s a great ideal to do a Crush Groove play on Boardway ask Hamilton cast opinion why ? just curious – I ready for a Def Jam Reunion Tour Song of the day LL Cool J , RedMan , DMX , Method Man ( 1, 2 , 3 , 4 ) – I’m happy for Rick Ruben & Russell Simmons “Please Listens To My Demo”and RUN DMX is in my top 10 Hip Hop greatest groups 1 Luv Def Jam Pink Cookies in a plastic bag getting Crush by a building What!! Son!!! Haha when I was young and I’m Bad came out went to this talent show at the National Guard I was the youngest person in there R.I.P Mighty Mack was Dj’ing he ask me what song I need I said I’m Bad by LL Cool J he said I got Michael Jackson I’m Bad so I didn’t hit the stage that’s my LL Cool J story.
Long Over Due. I think he might be one of the original finesse dudes of hiphop.
It’s about time he got in
Cool J should have gotten in before a few mentioned above. If you’re not familiar with his discography listen to his first 2 albums, and mama said knock you out.
Was it Chuck D who said LL deserved to get in before Tupac and should’ve been the first solo rap act to be inducted? It’s true tho, he had eligibility almost 10 years before pac, but they weren’t adding rap acts then. and him, the beastie boys, and run-dmc all helped lift Def Jam and hip-hop to be where they can be today.