Ll cool j

ames Todd Smith, of course more famously known as LL Cool J, has every right to slow down, rest on his laurels,

Strapped Archives on Instagram: “LL Cool J photographed by Al Pereira during a portrait session around New York City, NY - November 10, 1990”

Today in 2002, LL Cool J released his 9th album, 10. With records like “Paradise”, “Luv U Better” & more, the album peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200. Since release, 10 has been certified gold by the RIAA. 📀 #LLCoolJ #HipHop #00s #ML3ForTheCulture

Without a doubt, LL Cool J should be considered one of the most influential fashion icons of both the early hip-hop fashion and streetwear movements. From his Kangol hats to his dookie chains to his Dapper Dan drip, here’s what made LL Cool J’s late 80s and early 90s style so undeniably good.

LL Cool J 1991

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