LL Cool J (James Todd Smith) was born on January 14, 1968, and raised by his grandparents in Queens, NY.

詹姆斯·托德·斯密斯生于1968年1月14日，从小在纽约的魁因斯由爷爷和奶奶带大。

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Paisley and LL Cool J recorded a song in the hopes of easing racial tension and fostering more understanding.

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Will Smith and LL Cool J were both criticised for becoming too bland and dubbed "vanilla" as they journeyed into the Hollywood mainstream.

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Scott-Young said she is taking the backlash to the show in stride, saying the positive responses from her music industry friends such as Diddy and LL Cool J gave her confidence to push forward.

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