LL Cool J & VH1’s Abiola: Exit 13, Baby, the Dream, Music Video, Rock the Pole. On this episode of The Planet Abiola Show, Abiola Abrams of VH1’s Tough Love interviews James Todd Smith better known as LL Cool J, an American rapper and actor. LL Cool J stands for “Ladies Love Cool James.” He is known for romantic ballads such as “I Need Love” and “Hey Lover” as well as pioneering hip-hop such as “I Can’t Live Without My Radio”, “I’m Bad”, “The Boomin’ System”, “Mama Said Knock You Out”, and “4, 3, 2, 1”. LL has also appeared in several films.

LL Cool J is one of a few hip-hop stars of his era to sustain a successful recording career for more than two decades. He has released twelve studio albums and a greatest hits compilation so far, with his latest album, Exit 13. Other contributors for this album include 50 Cent, Sheek Louch, Fat Joe, Ryan Leslie, Wyclef Jean, The-Dream, Lil Mo, Grandmaster Caz, Funkmaster Flex and Richie Sambora. Shot and Edited by Kristal Mosley.