While LL Cool J is set to release a new album this year, he is equally focused on reflecting on his legacy and his influence in the hip-hop realm from a retrospective viewpoint. He enjoys celebrating his career and his iconic status but is not keen on undergoing the typical industry procedures expected of someone with his stature. In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, the legendary New York rapper mentioned his lack of interest in a biopic or documentary about his life. However, if such a project were to materialize, he had a humorous and intriguing response regarding who he would want to portray him.
“I’m open to it, but I’m not gonna lie, it bores me a little bit,” LL Cool J stated concerning the idea of a film based on his life and work. “I have mixed feelings about it; I have a lot on my plate creatively, and I feel like there’s so much I can contribute. It’s not that I’m against it. I’m open to the possibility of a documentary or biopic, but it just doesn’t thrill me.”
LL Cool J & Snoop Dogg At The 2nd Annual All Def Movie Awards
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 22: Rappers LL Cool J and Snoop Dogg present an award at the 2nd Annual All Def Movie Awards at Belasco Theatre on February 22, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images)
Despite expressing that the idea of a biopic bores him, LL Cool J insists that his journey and accomplishments are anything but dull. “It’s like looking at myself in the mirror wearing my jeans; it’s a strange feeling for me,” he remarked. He also commented on Snoop Dogg working on his own biographical project and how Snoop has shown interest in making one about LL. “Only if he plays me,” LL joked, adding, “I’d want Snoop to be me in the biopic. He can produce it if he gets that role!”
LL Cool J’s wisdom extends beyond his own experiences to the new generation of artists as well. “This is wild,” he commented on the rivalry between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, particularly regarding the ‘Not Like Us’ cover art. “It’s unrelated, but it’s hilarious. That kind of creativity deserves respect.”
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Gabriel Bras Nevares is a music and pop culture journalist for HotNewHipHop. He began in 2022 as a weekend contributor and has since built a robust understanding of hip-hop news and releases. Whether through regular coverage, interviews, or album critiques, he continually seeks out the latest relevant stories for his audience and strives to highlight the best new music in the genre. He’s especially passionate about uncovering noteworthy pop culture narratives and has a deep-seated love for hip-hop as an art form.
Gabriel is particularly drawn to the less conventional sides of rap music: the experimental, boundary-pushing, and raw alternatives to mainstream sounds. A proud native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he stays informed about the local scene and its top musical figures in reggaetón, salsa, indie, and other genres.
Before joining HotNewHipHop, Gabriel produced various short documentaries, artist interviews, venue features, and audio podcasts across multiple genres and musical personalities. His time at George Washington University in D.C. was marked by coverage of hardcore punk and Go-go music.
Among his favorite current hip-hop artists are Tyler, The Creator, Boldy James, JPEGMAFIA, and Earl Sweatshirt.
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