Fellow Legends like KRS ONE, Kane, Rakim, Kool Mo Dee, Slick Rick, Run DMC was basically washed by the time they hit 30 meanwhile LL in 2004 at 36 years old was still churning along releasing massive records and getting plaques
Why was LL Cool J able to stay relevant in music way longer than his 1980’s rap peers?
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Travellin' Man
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Slick wasn’t and still isn’t washed 
LL adapted better than most but it didn’t come without a few bumps in the road
LL adapted better than most but it didn’t come without a few bumps in the road
up in here
Superstar
Because Ladies Love Cool James
He was a sex symbol 
you were expecting a pause
you were expecting a pause
BmoreGorilla
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Becuz the ladies loved him 
That helped a lot. But LL had more star power than them and always figured out how to adapt
That helped a lot. But LL had more star power than them and always figured out how to adapt
RennisDeynolds
I am untethered and my rage knows no bounds!
Bc he was more versatile and broadly appealing to a wider audience
He transitioned to acting also
He transitioned to acting also
CoCKy GeNiuS
All Star
Because Ladies Love Cool J
Mac Ten
Class of 97 !!!
LL Cool J had the looks and was able to get with the times.
1993-1995: 14 Shots To The Dome and Mr. Smith were aggressive
1997: Phenomenon was a Shiny Suit album
2000: G.O.A.T was basically his first couple albums repackaged for the millennium
2002: 10 was him getting with the Neptunes
2004: The DEFintion was him getting with Timbaland
He also continued making records for the ladies on each album
Def Jam kept repackaging him through each era too and stuck to the formula
1993-1995: 14 Shots To The Dome and Mr. Smith were aggressive
1997: Phenomenon was a Shiny Suit album
2000: G.O.A.T was basically his first couple albums repackaged for the millennium
2002: 10 was him getting with the Neptunes
2004: The DEFintion was him getting with Timbaland
He also continued making records for the ladies on each album
Def Jam kept repackaging him through each era too and stuck to the formula
Elim Garak
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He had the ability to change and master new styles.
Mac Ten
Class of 97 !!!
BECOMING AN ACTOR HELPED
KEEP HIM RELEVANT.
Most definitely ...
LL crossed over to acting in shows and movies and didn't look back.
He'll always have my respect for portraying Dwayne Gittens on In too Deep.
That pool stick scene was ingenious!!
Playaz Eyez
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