Has four children (one boy and three girls): Najee (b. 1989), Italia (b. 1990), Samaria (b. 1995), and Nina Simone (b. 2000).

Homaged/satirized in Sonic Youth's song "Kool Thing" (from the 1990 album "Goo").

Separated from girlfriend Simone Johnson sometime after the birth of their second child.

The only job he had besides being an entertainer was that he was briefly a paper boy.

Appeared with Rollerball (2002) co-star Chris Klein on World Wrestling Federation programming in early 2002 to promote the film. They appeared with APA members Ron Simmons (aka Faarooq) and John Layfield (aka Bradshaw), both of whom appear in the film along with a number of other WWF Superstars.

Hosted The 28th Annual American Music Awards (2001) (TV) with Britney Spears. [2001]

Ranked #32 on VH1`s 100 Sexiest Artists.

Ranked #5 on VH1`s 50 Greatest Hip Hop Artists.

On his second album "B.A.D." (Bigger And Deffer), his single "I`m Bad" sampled the main theme of the 70`s TV show "S.W.A.T." and years later he co-starred in the movie adaptation of that show.

In his personal life, he goes by the name Todd.

Wrote and performed the first ever rap love song "I Need Love" in 1985.

He has been on Def Jam Records longer than any other artists from its start in 1985 to the present.

Regarded as one of the most succesful rap artists of all time.

LL Cool J stands for "Ladies Love Cool James."

Almost always wears a hat, and wears one of his pant legs rolled up.