As will.i.am marks another birthday, his catalog with Black Eyed Peas and as a solo artist remains packed with global hits ...

James Todd Smith, a.k.a. LL Cool J, globally known as “Ladies Love Cool James”, was born on January 14, 1968, in Long Island, New York. LL Cool J burst onto the Hip Hop scene in 1984 when he signed ...

It’s one of the most influential genres of music, and it was born in the streets of the South Bronx. Of course, we’re talking about hip-hop. From Sugar Hill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight” being the first ...

It’s hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, and few have made a larger impact on the genre’s history than LL Cool J. In the 1980s he was rap’s first solo superstar, breaking through to the mainstream with his ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Hip Hop was born 50 years ago on August 11. Since then, it's created some of the biggest stars in the world. While New York is credited with introducing the genre to the world, ...

From rebellious beginnings to genre-bending artistry, Tyler, the Creator has shaped modern hip-hop with fearless creativity.

It's hip-hop's 50th anniversary, and few have made a larger impact on the genre's history than LL Cool J. In the 1980s, he was rap's first solo superstar, breaking through to the mainstream with his ...