LL Cool J's Chidhood

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The multi-hyphenate rapper, actor, entrepreneur, family man, philanthropist and activist, Tip “T.I.” Harris is bridging the gap and shedding light on important social topics and much more in an authentic, eyebrow-raising dialogue that might make you want to pull out your dictionary…Expeditiously.

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[zayis]

you can hear the hurt by the amount of times he says “you know”

[nothaviniteither]

He's telling the truth, we went to school together, lived in the same hood.i could tell you stories about Todd, bad dude!!..1 love..

[islandqueen]

That made u the king u are today..G.O.A.T ❤️💪🏿💯

[tuckerm]

L.L. said he was trying to make it big to escape the crime and violence in his community. Most rappers today want to take the hood to Beverly hills and Malibu they don't want to escape the hood they carrying it around with them. Kudos to L.L. Cool J.

[jasonsweidan]

Much respect to you TIP! Bringing these great convos.

[gregflue]

All of us all over America have similar stories from that time period. I graduated in 1987. Born is 1968.

[corneliusfuller]

One of the best that ever held a mic better than... Big ...and alot of Rappers in NYC!

[carolynwilliams]

Thanks for being so honest. I lived like that then and now. Sometimes it’s best to go. Like you did . 😍😎💯

[jaleesatrevelyan]

He definitely didn't have it easy but he also didn't let it define him. He rose above it and became better.

[shevinahmarie]

You strong man and you can get by this LL COOL J. I PRAY. FOR YOU🙏

[octomo]

That was discipline to make you tough and strong. Look what we have today with the youth...tough kids need tough love to prepare you to past the test of life..these males today are weak. I grew up the same way..I was 10 sitting on the patio in the cold and snow because I raised my voice at my mother..my dad wasn't having it....

[carlmims]

My brother in law, also named Carl, in St .Albans, Queens! According to my wife, my brother in law used to bully LL Cool J, according to her, my brother in law bullied Lofton, often! She also remembers when L's grandparents bought him his first dj equipment! Yeah, L defiantly was trying to get out of the community!

[phoenixmoon]

All you been through made you who you are today a strong determine king with drive I'm so proud of you!! I love you 💙💜💙💜💙💜💙

[djsugar]

Sorry to hear that. You're a great man and God bless you and keep you safe all the time. Love all you're music 🎶 ❤

[martymartinez]

I grew up on Farmers Blvd, the neighbor LL CooL J, talks about maybe his experience and how he remembers it. The neighbor l grew up in was filled with love, hard working people, respectful. Yes, we had our problems it was not perfect. It was not "You Know" like LL CooL J, says it was .

[suzannas.]

Most people will not understand his circumstances. I'm glad for him that he made it out.

[lindarobinson]

You can tell talking about the past brought back painful memories . Some Scares are hard to Heal, And takes a long time to Heal Completely . Parents Protect your Children . Everyone doesn't know how to Discipline, Correctly !!!

[ericpeek]

I use too live off Jamaica Ave in queens, never had any issues walking at anytime of the day. I don't fear what I understand..

[charlenehunt-miles]

We can see it in your eyes, LL. Glad you were one of many that made it out. Love your music.

[jhkljql]

Lol. Waiting at the Terminal with that Dr Jay's bag!