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LL Cool J

Hip-hop band from Bay Shore, NY · formed 1968

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Shows on record
24
Rooms played
24
Cities
21
Releases
31
Last show
Nov 19, 2023TD Garden

About

LL Cool J is a band from Bay Shore, NY, formed in 1968, tagged east coast hip hop, hip hop, Intense by its sources. Shows on record run from 2009 to 2023, across 24 rooms in 21 cities.

The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.

Shows

24 on record · Songkick
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Shows per year

  1. 20091 show
  2. 20101 show
  3. 20141 show
  4. 20151 show
  5. 20221 show
  6. 202319 shows
Show history
DateVenue
Nov 19, 2023TD Garden · BostonHeadlinerwith DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rakim, Queen Latifah, +3
Nov 8, 2023YouTube Theater · InglewoodSupportwith Black Thought, Bun B, Common, +36
Oct 15, 2023Capital One Arena · WashingtonHeadlinerwith DJ Jazzy Jeff, Queen Latifah, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, +1
Sep 10, 2023Lenovo Center · RaleighHeadlinerwith DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rakim, Method Man & Redman, +3
Sep 9, 2023Spectrum Center · CharlotteHeadlinerwith DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rakim, Redman, +3
Sep 3, 2023Kia Forum · InglewoodHeadlinerwith DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rakim, Salt-N-Pepa, +2
Sep 2, 2023MGM Grand Garden Arena · Las VegasHeadlinerwith DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rakim, Salt-N-Pepa, +2
Sep 1, 2023Chase Center · San FranciscoHeadlinerwith DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rakim, Salt-N-Pepa, +4
Aug 29, 2023Ball Arena · DenverHeadlinerwith DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rakim, Big Boi, +4
Aug 27, 2023Sandia Resort & Casino · AlbuquerqueHeadlinerwith DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rakim, Big Boi, +2
Aug 25, 2023Toyota Center · HoustonHeadlinerwith Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Big Boi, Juvenile, +4
Aug 24, 2023Dickies Arena · Fort WorthHeadlinerwith DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rakim, Big Boi, +5
Aug 22, 2023FedExForum · MemphisHeadlinerwith DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rakim, Big Boi, +6
Aug 21, 2023State Farm Arena · AtlantaHeadlinerwith DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rakim, Salt-N-Pepa, +2
Aug 19, 2023Scotiabank Arena · TorontoHeadlinerwith DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rakim, Queen Latifah, +2
Aug 18, 2023Little Caesars Arena · DetroitHeadlinerwith DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rakim, Common, +4
Aug 13, 2023United Center · ChicagoHeadlinerwith DJ Jazzy Jeff, Common, Rakim, +4
Aug 12, 2023Rocket Arena · ClevelandHeadlinerwith DJ Jazzy Jeff, Common, Jadakiss, +3
Aug 11, 2023CFG Bank Arena · BaltimoreHeadlinerwith DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rakim, Queen Latifah, +2
Mar 22, 2022Shrine Auditorium · Los Angeles (LA)Headlinerwith Jennifer Lopez, Megan Thee Stallion, Jason Aldean, +3
Jul 4, 2015RFK Stadium · WashingtonSupportwith Foo Fighters, Buddy Guy, Gary Clark Jr., +5
May 30, 2014Napa Valley Exposition · NapaSupportwith Gin Blossoms, The Cure, Sublime With Rome, +24
Dec 1, 2010The Novo · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Justin Bieber, Train, B.o.B, +3
Apr 25, 2009RICHMOND Co. · AugustaSupportwith Young Dro, Mario, Omarion, +13

Where they play

24 rooms in 21 cities

Rooms played most

Cities played

  • Inglewood2 shows
  • Los Angeles (LA)2 shows
  • Washington2 shows
  • Albuquerque1 show
  • Atlanta1 show

and 16 other cities

Releases

31 releases, 1985–2025

  • Before Hip Hop (Premix)

    2025

  • The FORCE

    2024 · Album

  • Saturday Night Special

    2024

  • From LL, With Love

    2021 · Compilation

  • Austin City Limits - Live

    2018 · Album

  • Live In Maine (Colby College 1985)

    2016 · Album

  • Walking With A Panther

    2014

  • Authentic

    2013 · Album

  • Icon: LL Cool J

    2012 · Compilation

  • Ratchet

    2012

  • Icon

    2012

  • No More (feat. Ne-Yo)

    2011

  • All World 2

    2009 · Compilation

  • Exit 13

    2008 · Album

  • Todd Smith

    2006 · Album

  • THE DEFinition

    2004 · Album

  • 10

    2002 · Album

  • G.O.A.T. Featuring James T. Smith: The Greatest of All Time

    2000 · Album

  • Phenomenon

    1997 · Album

  • All World

    1996 · Compilation

  • Mr. Smith

    1995 · Album

  • 14 Shots to the Dome

    1993 · Album

  • Twelve Inch Mixes

    1993 · Compilation

  • Mama Said Knock You Out

    1990 · Album

  • Walking With a Panther

    1989 · Album

  • Bigger and Deffer

    1987 · Album

  • Going Back to Cali

    1987 · Single

  • I Need Love

    1987 · Single

  • I'm Bad

    1987 · Single

  • Radio

    1985 · Album

  • Rock the Bells

    1985 · Single

Lineup

  • Peace Choir
  • Black Men United
  • Rock The Bells Band · principal

Airplay

  • KEXP airplay: 43+ plays, 2025-03-05–2026-09-08 — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Early' (Eva Walker) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Street Sounds' (DJ Yaddy) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'The Afternoon Show' (Larry Mizell, Jr.) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Drive Time' (Evie Stokes, Lisa LeClair) — KEXP

Photos, art and posters

LL Cool J — Photo
Photo — TheAudioDB
LL Cool J — Photo
Photo — TheAudioDB
LL Cool J — Photo
Photo — TheAudioDB
LL Cool J — Photo
Photo — TheAudioDB
LL Cool J — Photo
Photo — TheAudioDB
LL Cool J — Logo
Logo — TheAudioDB
LL Cool J — Capital One Arena, 2023-10-15
Poster · Capital One Arena, 2023-10-15 — Songkick

Sources & corrections

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MusicBrainzArtist facts
WikipediaArtist facts
LL Cool J on Last.fmArtist facts
LL Cool J on DiscogsArtist facts
LL COOL J on GeniusArtist facts
LL Cool J on TheAudioDBArtist facts
KEXPAirplay
SongkickShow history, Show posters
TheAudioDBPhotos, Logo
DiscogsCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
GeniusCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
Last.fmCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
WikidataCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it

This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.