LL COOL J had presumably pumped the brakes on his upcoming album due to issues with the recording process, but now he’s given a more precise explanation of what happened.
The Queens rap legend took to his Twitter page on Wednesday (February 22) to announce that he would no longer drop his 14th studio album, stating that more work needed to be done on the album.
In a series of now deleted tweets, he revealed that he’s still “trying to figure this album out” and followed that up with a post that read, “just not feeling like this album is worthy of being released [facepalm emoji] I tried.”
He also added: “not dropping it.”
However, LL COOL J returned hours later to clarify that the project is still moving forward and tagged Q-Tip, who’s serving as executive producer. Mr. Smith also trolled fans with a boisterous reason behind the delay with the album.
“Okay so everyone’s been asking me about the new record and my decision and I was considering not putting the album out because IT’S TOO FUCKING GOOD,” LL said in the clip. “Q-Tip you a genius baby this my favorite album I ever made. I can’t wait for y’all to hear this. Tracklist coming soon.”
LL COOL J’s last album titled Authentic dropped in 2013 and debuted at No. 23 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold 14,000 copies in its first week. It also featured several guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, Fatman Scoop, Monica, Charlie Wilson and more.
At the 2023 Grammy Awards, LL spoke about the album and showed he was locked in on getting it out.
“I know all the tricks. I got this covered,” he said, going on to explain that the record was executive produced by Q-Tip. “I think honestly and sincerely that Q-Tip as a producer is unbelievable and what he did on this record for me, I think is amazing. So the world will decide.”
He added: “The album, I think, is really, really special. I think it’s something it’s modern without chasing. It’s a whole new thing. I can’t wait for the people to see it.”
Last month, LL also tweeted he was “competing with myself on this new album,” and said he couldn’t wait for the record to arrive sometime this year.
Seriously who gives a fuck about a LL Cool J new album in 2023?? This dude fall off real hard after his GOAT album released in 2000.
I do. He’s one of the original rappers that I enjoy listening to still and not this drugged up bull crap that comes out today..idc if he sells 1 unit or 1k I’m still going to listen.
Not me. I ain’t gonna listen unless it sell 50k+, otherwise you already know it ain’t worth the listen.
Wow I’m sorry but that’s some weak minded shit. You really only care about what the masses think before you’ll listen to it. Learn to have your own thoughts instead of being such a follower. Damn.
Looking forward to hearing LL damn dude it’s gonna be ok
U must be a child. STFU and learn ur history, lil coochie mahfucka. Did u forget about “10”? “Love U Better”? Take yo ass to class lil buddy the fucking bell is ringing
lol u such a casual
2023 Grammy awards: “I know all the tricks. I got this covered,”
Article: still “trying to figure this album out” and followed that up with a post that read, “just not feeling like this album is worthy of being released [facepalm emoji] I tried.”
“Okay so everyone’s been asking me about the new record and my decision and I was considering not putting the album out because IT’S TOO FUCKING GOOD,”
Last month, LL also tweeted he was “competing with myself on this new album,”
No comment but just let these delirious personal narcissistic comments explain themselves. I guess 50+ year old video vixens from the 90s will cop the album. Too bad he don’t got that longevity and relevance as Jay and Nas. He just needs to play his position like Shemar Moore and cater to the plump white housewives bc light skinned buff dudes like them are their biggest fans.
Bro, nobody’s reading your essay long reply about LL cool j.. #GetALifeLoser
I’m ready to hear this.
One of these days LL is going to realize nobody cares about his new shit, and then put together a hard ass tour for the old shit with Redman, EPMD and PE.
After reconciliation and all the shoutouts, I need to hear Canibus on this. It’s the absolute bear fucking minimum after LL cried to Russel Simmons after getting destroyed by the dude. For a dude with to L’s in his name, he sure couldn’t even take one with class, and decided to back deal black ball who could have been the greatest MC we’ve ever seen. Do the right thing, Todd….
What y’all really expecting to hear outta this nigga. I mean for real?
What y’all really expecting to hear outta this mutherfucker. I mean for real?
U must be a child. STFU and learn ur history, lil coochie mahfucka. Did u forget about “10”? “Love U Better”? Take yo ass to class lil buddy the fucking bell is ringing
Anything QTip produces or raps on is a definite listen to us old heads. Along will LL is a win. Album will be refreshing. In the midst of todays drug, guns and slut whore rap