LL Cool J’s annual Rock The Bells festival will premiere on a special edition of MTV Unplugged. The new special will air on Dec.5 at 10 p.m. (ET/PT). The hour-long special takes inspiration from the rapper’s set at the 2022 Rock The Bells Festival. LL will perform several of his iconic hits, including “Going Back to Cali,” “Mama Said Knock You Out,” “Rock the Bells,” and “All I Have” featuring Jennifer Lopez.
LL COOL J tells Billboard via email, “I’m honored to have been part of the inaugural Rock The Bells Festival, a celebration of hip-hop’s roots and its future. This festival carries the same energy that inspired my latest album, THE FORCE. It’s just the beginning of what Rock The Bells is building to elevate the culture we love.”
LL Cool J Believes He’s The ‘Most Important Rapper That Ever Existed’
In a recent conversation on Apple Music’s Le Code, LL COOL J reflected on his legacy. “One day, people are going to realize that LL COOL J is the most important rapper that ever existed,” he stated. “I truly believe that.” His confidence stems from the groundbreaking contributions he’s made across music, fashion, and entertainment. LL pointed to his pivotal role in shaping Hip-Hop’s image and expanding its reach.
From popularizing Kangol hats to endorsing brands like Troop and later introducing FUBU to the world, he set new standards for the genre’s cultural influence.“When it comes to FUBU, they’ll say, ‘This guy introduced the whole idea of putting clothing lines out there,’” he explained. “Even before that, I made Kangol a thing. And when it comes to TV, they’ll remember I was still dropping incredible records while breaking barriers on screen.”
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