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How LL Cool J’s “Rock The Bells” finally got its music video — 40 years later

LL Cool J's classic hip-hop hit "Rock The Bells" finally has a music video. Director Gregory Brunkalla exclusively tells The FADER how it happened.

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2023 MTV VMAs: Lil Wayne, LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, and more pay tribute to hip-hop’s 50th year

Watch the 2023 MTV VMAs' tribute to hip-hop starring Lil Wayne, LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, Doug E. Fresh, Run-DMC, and more.

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LL Cool J announces Rock The Bells North American tour

LL Cool J will take Rock The Bells on the road this summer, headlining the festival himself with support from a rotating undercard.

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Grammys tap GloRilla, Missy Elliott, Lil Wayne for hip-hop 50th anniversary performance

GloRilla will join Lil Wayne, Future, Missy Elliott and more for a special performance celebrating hip-hop’s 50th anniversary at the 2023 Grammys.

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Rock The Bells Festival announced with LL Cool J, Ice Cube, The Diplomats, and more

See the line-up for the first-ever Rock The Bells Festival headlined by LL Cool J and Ice Cube.

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Run P. curates In The Air mix to contextualize The Last Dance

Listen to Run P.'s hour mix 'In The Air' containing music and soundbites from the Air Jordan era.

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Watch Busta Rhymes, Black Thought, MC Lyte, and more honor LL Cool J

The rapper was honored by medley of his hits performed by friends.

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LL Cool J is the first rapper to receive a Kennedy Center Honors award

The Kennedy Center Honors made history over the weekend when it made LL Cool J its first ever honoree in hip-hop

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LL Cool J Is The First Rapper To Become A Kennedy Center Honors Recipient

The rapper said that he was "honored" to be recognized by the Kennedy Center.

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LL Cool J Says He’s Actually Not Dropping An Album

ll cool j says he's dropping a new album on twitter and then says it was a joke.

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Rick Rubin Will Make You The Best Version Of Yourself

Rick Rubin discussed his career in music on the latest episode of The Tim Ferriss Show.

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Watch Big Sean And LL Cool J Play Pictionary With Jimmy Fallon

Last night Jimmy Fallon hosted quite the hangout on The Tonight Show, with LL Cool J, Big Sean, and actress Rose Byrne joining him for a lively late night game of Pictionary.

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ll cool j on The FADER

The Best Of

How LL Cool J’s “Rock The Bells” finally got its music video — 40 years later

2023 MTV VMAs: Lil Wayne, LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, and more pay tribute to hip-hop’s 50th year

LL Cool J announces Rock The Bells North American tour

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Grammys tap GloRilla, Missy Elliott, Lil Wayne for hip-hop 50th anniversary performance

Rock The Bells Festival announced with LL Cool J, Ice Cube, The Diplomats, and more

Run P. curates In The Air mix to contextualize The Last Dance

Watch Busta Rhymes, Black Thought, MC Lyte, and more honor LL Cool J

LL Cool J is the first rapper to receive a Kennedy Center Honors award

LL Cool J Is The First Rapper To Become A Kennedy Center Honors Recipient

LL Cool J Says He’s Actually Not Dropping An Album

Rick Rubin Will Make You The Best Version Of Yourself

Watch Big Sean And LL Cool J Play Pictionary With Jimmy Fallon