LL Cool J (James Todd Smith) Quotes

When I write I consider it a rhyme. In the studio I consider it laying down vocals. Onstage, I'm entertaining; I don't even think about it.

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  LL Cool J
  • Thinking
  • Writing
  • Rhyme