LL COOL J Reveals the Rap Names He Almost Chose

CLIP08/04/22

LL COOL J talks about Trill Mealz Food Court being featured at the Rock the Bells Festival, how he picked his rap name and working on a new album with rapper Q-Tip.

NRS9 E131 7 minTalk and Interview Late Night Highlight

Appearing:Seth Meyers

Available until 08/05/23

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