LL Cool J
Wins
2
Nominations
9
Category
Biography
"When adversity strikes, that's when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on."
- Born James Todd Smith on Jan. 14, 1968, in Bay Shore, New York
- LL Cool J's first official release was the 1985 single "I Need A Beat," which helped establish success early on for then-nascent label Def Jam. Later that year, the rapper achieved wider critical success and commercial acclaim with his debut album, Radio, which eventually sold more than 1 million copies.
- LL Cool J won his first career GRAMMY for 1991 for Best Rap Performance for "Mama Said Knock You Out."
- Did you know? The rapper hosted five consecutive GRAMMY telecasts from the 55th GRAMMY Awards in 2012 to the 58th GRAMMY Awards in 2016.
- The rapper is a longtime supporter of Chrysalis, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources and support for homeless and low-income individuals.
All Grammy Awards and Nominations for LL Cool J
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Best Rap Album
The Definition
LL Cool J
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Best Melodic Rap Performance
Luv U Better
Marc Dorsey, LL Cool J
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Rap Solo Performance
Ain't Nobody (Single)
LL Cool J
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Rap Solo Performance Winner
Hey Lover
LL Cool J
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Best Rap Album
Mr. Smith (Album)
LL Cool J, Jean Claude Olivier, Tone
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Rap Solo Performance
Stand By Your Man (Single)
LL Cool J
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Rap Solo Performance
Strictly Business (Single)
LL Cool J
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Rap Solo Performance Winner
Mama Said Knock You Out
LL Cool J
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Best Rap Performance
Going Back To Cali (Single)
LL Cool J
