LL Cool J
The Recording Academy Nicki Minaj has made a habit of outshining fellow rappers since releasing her first mixtape, 'Playtime Is Over,' in 2007. Her impressive prowess on the mic forms the basis for her new Grammy promo with hip-hop legend LL Cool J, who's hosting the ceremony -- but can't quite keep up with Nicki's formidable flow, much to her chagrin.
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CBS Via YouTube What do you get when you combine Taylor Swift and LL Cool J? A wonderfully surprising comedic duo! Swift and LL recently teamed up for a series of hilarious Grammy promos -- Swift is nominated for three awards and is scheduled to perform, while LL will host the show. In the clips, the country cutie and old-school rap star trade back-handed comments at one another.
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The Recording Academy It seems that the pop stars are just excited about this year's big Grammy event as we are. Following Taylor Swift's lead, Barbie queen Nicki Minaj has popped up in a photo alongside the 2012 Grammy Awards host, LL Cool J.
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Robert Voets/CBS, Getty Images With the 2012 Grammys just a few short weeks away, everyone is doing their part to ensure that things flow smoothly. This past weekend, Taylor Swift teamed up with host LL Cool J to shoot a promo commercial for the big event, and the evidence was captured in a very telling photo.
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Chris McKay, Getty Images Perhaps you hadn't noticed, but the Grammy Awards have been operating without a host for the last seven years. That's long enough as far as the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences is concerned, and to prove it, they've gone out and enlisted the services of all-world MC LL Cool J, who has spent the last four years hosting the Grammys' live nominations concert show.
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Rick Diamond / Kevin Winter / Ethan Miller, Getty Images Hip-hop superstars Common, LL Cool J and Lupe Fiasco graced the stage at the Grammy Nominations concert Wednesday night (Nov. 30) for a special tribute of 'The Message' by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.
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Jeff Fusco / Christopher Polk / Ethan Miller / Mark Metcalfe, Getty Images Powerhouse rappers Rick Ross, Common, LL Cool J and Lupe Fiasco have been selected to join DJ Grandmaster Flash and Furious Five members Melle Mel and Scorpio for a special performance of 'The Message' during the Grammy Nominations Concert, airing live on CBS.
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Chris McKay / Jason Merritt, Getty Images It's been a long time since we heard any new material from rap icon LL Cool J. The Grammy Award-winning artist is currently getting his acting on as the star of CBS' hit show 'NCIS: Los Angeles.' As part of Tuesday night's (Nov. 15) episode arc, LL created this rap ballad 'No More' (featuring Ne-Yo) as the soundtrack to his character's storyline.
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Chris McKay, Getty Images Veteran rapper LL Cool J received the prestigious I Am Hip-Hop Award during the 2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards telecast. The Queens, N.Y. native was recognized for his long-standing career in rap. Beginning with his 1985 hits 'I Can't Live Without My Radio' and 'Rock the Bells,' LL has been rocking the mic for nearly three decades.
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Chris McGrath / David Becker / Jason Merritt, Getty Images The winners of the 2011 Webby Awards have been announced, and Justin Bieber, Snoop Dogg and LL Cool J all snagged awards for their work with the comedy website, Funny or Die.
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