LL Cool J named as Golden Globe presenter

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Early in his career, LL Cool J did not envision being where he is today. LL Cool J is credited by many as the man who made rap mainstream. If he is not credited for that, no one can deny he helped Def Jam become the powerhouse that it is today.

Even when rap music became mainstream, many people did not believe it would last. LL Cool J helped make sure the genre lasted, as he has been there most of the way. As a rapper in the mid-1980s, he was still battling in the mid-1990s.

It was in the 1990s when LL Cool J branched outside of the hip hop world and into the television screen. In 1995, he starred in the NBC sitcom, "In the House." The show went on to become a major hit for UPN.

LL Cool J's role on "In the House" showed off his acting chops on a weekly basis. In the 2000s, LL Cool J landed multiple movie roles. Soon, he was known more for his acting roles than he was for his longtime career as a rapper. Two years ago, after a dispute with Def Jam, LL Cool J decided it was time for him to move on with his career, so he retired from rap. Now, LL is a full time actor on "NCIS: Los Angeles."

The show is currently in its third season on CBS and LL Cool J is routinely nominated for awards for his performance on the show. His popularity spans far outside of rap music now and he has proven himself marketable as an actor. This has not gone unnoticed by the Golden Globe Awards as LL Cool J has been added to the list of presenters at the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards, along with Jada Pinkett Smith.