LL Cool J

LL Cool J, born James Todd Smith, is an American rapper, actor, and entrepreneur who has been active in the entertainment industry since 1984. He is best known as one of the earliest rappers to achieve crossover commercial success, with a discography spanning multiple decades and including albums such as Radio, Bigger and Deffer, and Mama Said Knock You Out. He founded Rock The Bells, a platform focused on hip-hop culture and commerce, and operates the Jump & Ball Foundation, a charitable organization based in Queens, New York. He is also recognized for his acting career, most notably his role as NCIS Special Agent Sam Hanna on the CBS series NCIS: Los Angeles.