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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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💯✅️
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)✅️
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.
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!
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
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
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.
@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.
First time in my life I'm watching anything on RUclips as it premiers. I normally give it time to simmer. Then again, there's only one James Todd Smith
Man.. His career is Flawless.... I just realized that I have been listening to LL in 3 decades. (80s, 90s and now witht that new album) Best career in ANY line of work, not just hip hop. Insparational!
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.
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.
This guy is a really good interviewer- the best yet. He’s respectful enough to get the best stories out of LL & he knows what kind of questions to ask. He is genuine just like LL
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. 👑🫡🐐
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
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
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!
Came back to this interview after hearing the album. I remember L was EVERYWHERE just walking around during the pandemic. This interview helped me understand the songs even more
LL is generational for sure.. Im 33 and my mama was in looove with LL when I was a kid 😂 so much so she told me he was my dad 😂😂 so I use to go to school saying LL was my dad even though I know my dad.. my mom was married to my dad 18 years😂😂😂. I really enjoyed this interview. One of the best to do it
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.
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….‼️‼️‼️
He owns ALL his catalog!! Period
Major flex
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
So does Jay-z and rihanna
Hov is worth 8 BILLION!! and LL is only worth 100 Million LOL😂😂😂😂😂
Yep he did the last 3 album deal after Exit 13 he owned his entire catalog from Def Jam
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 ❤🙏🏾
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?
So true nothing but facts 👍🏽
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.
5 decades
100!
True
LL is so New York. I love it.
"Nobody gets the chance to come back and correct their tombstone." - LL Cool J
Wow....
That's the BAR right there!
Double facts
Agree
mane…™️ ✌🏿
LL THE BIGGEST BULLY I EVER IN COUNTERED IN MY LIFE.
LL reinvented himself over & over to me that's ART period. GOAT!!!!!!
Goat!
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.
LL also coined the acronym G.O.A.T. He is definitely the G.O.A.T.
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.
🎯
@williemakeit2346 : Yup I read about it. He experimented with it, and he got off it
@@TA-ht4jo truth
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.
Just wait till your boy is talking about pink cookie in a plastic bag getting crushed...
That’s Real Fresh!
lol school himmmmm lol this is cute the kids today are funny
Awww. That's a sweet transition for him. The realization that people or actors can be multidimensional. ❤
@@principalmarkthat’s my shit
He seems so happy and fulfilled it’s dope to watch. More power to LL.
I think LL is right. Many of us actually do want to hear new music from him. Just like Nas. He’s an MC.
Worked for him…pure brilliance and very respectful.
Legendary!! 4 decades of relevancy looking like a King!
He looks great for being almost 60.
LL is very self aware and transparent in this interview. Great content.🙏🏾
LL in a class by himself ! Do not need to be mentioned in no one's top five ! He is the GOAT 🐐
Perfectly said
Best rapper of all times
1:13:00 LL Cave in or Conquer
Exactly
He was the one who came up with GOAT 🐐
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.
LL literally coined the term in hip hop.... GOAT
😂 he created the term GOAT what were you watching?
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
He’s the original GOAT of hip hop .. literally coined the phrase
@@THEBLACKMANISGOD82the term was around way before LL. Do research.
Has anyone seen how LL was beasting on that Sway freestyle?😮 This dude is still chopping heads off lyrically in 2024.
killed it
Absolutely
💯 💯 Was straight 🔥.
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.
One of the best freestyles I ever ever heard
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.
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.
Good explanation
Goat!!
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💯✅️
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)✅️
@@syrusonassis6785 You said all that to just repeat what they said 😂
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
LL really cracks himself up 😂
😂
I
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.
Because he's insecure AF
@@kc-zf1jp Just by reading your comment, it speaks of your insecurity.........
The GOAT… creates G.O.A.T… and salute Russell…you built something special
LL COOL J IS HARD AS HELL!
Battle anybody I don't care who you tell!
He excels
that is crazy....
Woah doggy!!! Super pause
@@theophilusjones6024 you passed the vibe check…other people though 🫠
This dude had something for every era. I am glad he dropped at this moment.
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!
@@WhatTheSneakers He is the most important rapper
" If you passionate, about something.. lean into that sh*t!!!" -LL Cool J
I needed to hear that!!
We All Did
He spit that 4 all of us
THATS WHY YOUR MUSIC SUCKS
Yo, L is hilarious brah.. "what kind of sparring "😂😂😂
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 💯
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
Ngl his rhymes are garbage.
LL was the blueprint Bruh
Absolutely
Was?
Is
I thought it was jay Z. No pun intended.
@@TA-ht4jo LL came before JayZ.
LL is rap royalty. A true legend. Love to see him in 2024 with good energy and top tier bars. Still! Love it.
His legacy is secure as a trendsetter and MC.
True that Queen
I worked with LL on NCIS & I gotta say, that brotha is INTENSE & COMPETITIVE! Wonderful brotha!
Can you give an example of his competitive nature even if it's small .?
@@luggerphilippe8409he beat up Jaime Foxx on the set of “Any given Sunday!”
@@luggerphilippe8409like really beat him up and they just kept it in the movie lol
Jamie never been the same since that day 😂
🤷🏾♀️It’s a Jamaica, Queens thing. LL Cool J, 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj.
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
❗️
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.
REAL RAP, BROTHER!!!
@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.
WORD!!!
There’s a reason why he threw the black and white on it
3 minutes in & L done licked his lips 20x 😂
😂😂😂😂
That's his thing.
💀😂😂
Yea that's his signature
And Tank will do anoher 60,000
LL is without question the greatest of all time! Hands down!
100 % percent correct
Goat!
The jealousy was real. The ladies really did love cool James and they couldn’t stand it. ❤
Ladies still love him❤ he is fineeeee and still finee at 56.
I'M 55 YEARS OLD ME AND HIP HOP WAS RAISED TOGETHER NO HIP HOP HISTORY WITHOUT LL 🐐80 90 AND BEYOND
Love this interview. I’m 55 and I’ve been a fan since high school. Many continued blessings.
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.
First time in my life I'm watching anything on RUclips as it premiers. I normally give it time to simmer. Then again, there's only one James Todd Smith
My favorite rapper of all time .. He brought so much to the game the first soloist superstar of Rap
“All plans are useless, but planning is essential” Barz!
Man.. His career is Flawless.... I just realized that I have been listening to LL in 3 decades. (80s, 90s and now witht that new album) Best career in ANY line of work, not just hip hop. Insparational!
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.
I loved him in 1987 and I love him now!!!
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 🏡!
I respect Ctha God be came along way with Maturity in the journalism world
😂😂😂😂😂
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
👁👁
He s in his element here(CTG),but he s lightweight when he tries…and barely tries, to do politics…stick to hip hop
@jaycllarke7650 I definitely agree this sentiment
I’m happy he spoke on Jay that was super dope 💯
"Drop Dat New Old shit!"😅😅😅
I was born after the LL Cool J era but after watching this, besides his music he is a very stand up respectable guy
Charlamagne got his password back.
hahaha .. its been aminute sinc ehe did a sit down
😂😂😂
He definitely got his password back lol..
Lol
What that mean?
LL Cool J is the most perfect rapper of all time if I'm being objective.
The upcoming LL COOL J/Q tip album THE F.O.R.C.E is already an instant classic
Aight.
That 1st single is TRASH 🤷🏾♂️
LL said “BOX !!!!!”
Tha rest iz history!!!!!
🔥💪🏾🔥👊🏾🔥👍🏾👍🏾🔥
HELL YEAH! IYKYK
LL COOL J is aging backwards 💪🏾✨😎 living HipHop Legend
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.
LL makes the best acronyms
G.O.A.T dude created the acronym. How do you TOP that!
And now created the acronym for F.O.R.C.E.
I love how respectful he is to ALL artists and people. his humility and love for the craft shines through. ❤
LL is legendary and super authenic and true to himself and his contributions to Black culture, not just hiphop! Go bless the brother💯
LL need a book of all his analogies 😭
Been rocking with LL since he first dropped. He has been consistent and I love that!!
"Take care of yaself B"- Uncle L
LL Cool j got the energy going on man he's still bad
This guy is a really good interviewer- the best yet. He’s respectful enough to get the best stories out of
LL & he knows what kind of questions to ask. He is genuine just like LL
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. 👑🫡🐐
INDEED
I LEARNED SO MUCH FROM THIS INTERVIEW...I COULD LISTEN TO THIS FOR DAYS...
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
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!
Saw it in 84...Cool J tha GOAT
He had some of his best songs in the 2000s. Hush, Paradise, Luv U better, Big Mama (unconditional love)
LL is definitely the blueprint to the modern rap star ⭐️
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
LL is one of the first to cross into movies, clothing, and commercials while being fully accepted by Country music!! # True Artist 🔥🔥😤
The moves LL made in his life, is a great example for these artists coming up.
GROWTH & ELEVATION 💪🏿💯🙏🏿
Glad to see these 2 brothers chop it up #IYKYK
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!
"Was gran'ma freakin' off B...?!" is diabolical 😂🤣😂🤣
That was crazy.. he’s a funny nigga bee !
Came back to this interview after hearing the album. I remember L was EVERYWHERE just walking around during the pandemic. This interview helped me understand the songs even more
Sometimes you gotta give the elephant in the room some peanuts 😂 nice
LL is generational for sure.. Im 33 and my mama was in looove with LL when I was a kid 😂 so much so she told me he was my dad 😂😂 so I use to go to school saying LL was my dad even though I know my dad.. my mom was married to my dad 18 years😂😂😂. I really enjoyed this interview. One of the best to do it
I feel blessed having southern and Caribbean roots.
LL has so much wisdom - great interview.
👀👀🍿🍿....the original G.O.A.T
He said it First
Awesome! Video
LL cool has always been my favorite rapper. And still is my favorite rapper. He has always been inspirational to hear him speak.
LL and Scarface are my GOAT's
Loved every moment of this. LL is the goat.
Killed that fly with precision lmaoo
I love LL his presence is so positive and strong
The mic dominater, best of all time, and you ain’t heard nothing ‘til you heard J rhyme.. You’ll Rock!!
Goat!
Yall Rock ! Go listen to Yall Rock Young Kids by LL Cool J ! Learn your history kids !
A TRUE LEGEND. Inspiring. 1984 and its 2024. Let that sink in. #GOAT
A yo, this man has been in the game for 40yrs😃🙌🏿❣ From 1984 to 2024 and STIIIILL GOIN'💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿❣
In too deep! 🔥🔥🔥
👑 G.O.A.T 🐐
The song you wrote about the crossroads is a reality reality of what people was going through
“The dap heard around the world.” Epic dap at the end. 💯
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.
Stock in Lexus😂😂😂😂😂 LL funny AF
Hell yeah..I was not expecting to laugh as much as I did during the interview 😂😂
Jay is worth 8 BILLION!! He has more money than Lexus. LL is broke compared to HOV 😂😂😂
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….‼️‼️‼️
@ghenyajordan5205 Money is not evil...the love of money is evil.
@@ghenyajordan5205 Stop Lying
Love LL. Knows who he is unapologetically! Fan since the 80's ❤ True Legend, THEE G.O.A.T! Great Interview
he hit that black male paranoia nail on the head regarding immaturity in critique & peer reviewed thought
LOOOL THIS INTERVIEW GAVE ME THE FUEL I NEEDED TO KEEP PUSHING!
Real!
That was a dope interview
I NEEDED ALL THESE GEMS! 💯💯💯
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!
Canibus 1000% real hip-hop
LL cool J 1000% real hip-hop
Then, now and forever
Thank you, LL for all your contributions to this amazing medium of music!