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LL Cool J on ‘Accidental Racist’ Controversy: ‘The Conversation Needed to Be Had’

April 11, 2013 Hot Topics

Rapper/actor LL Cool J joined “Extra’s” Maria Menounos at The Grove on Thursday, where the “NCIS: Los Angeles” star opened up about the controversy surrounding his "Accidental Racist" duet with country singer Brad Paisley.

LL Cool J on ‘Accidental Racist’ Controversy: ‘The Conversation Needed to Be Had’

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The song, which caused a social media uproar when it was released on Tuesday, is styled as a conversation between a white Southerner and a black New Yorker.

LL explained, “The fact that there is so much controversy is proof that the conversation needed to be had. In clarifying, my intent is in no way saying that slavery is okay, that would be heartless.”

Brad Paisley Defends ‘Accidental Racist’ Duet with LL Cool J

April 09, 2013 Music

Country music star Brad Paisley is taking heat for the controversial song "Accidental Racist," a duet Paisley did with LL Cool J for Paisley’s new album, “Wheelhouse.”

Brad Paisley Defends ‘Accidental Racist’ Duet with LL Cool J

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The song, which caused a social media uproar when it was released on Tuesday, is styled as a conversation between a white Southerner and a black New Yorker. Paisley sings, "[I'm] just a proud rebel son with an ol' can of worms/Lookin' like I got a lot to learn." LL Cool J, replies. "If you don't judge my do-rag … I won't judge your red flag/If you don't judge my gold chains … I'll forget the iron chains."

Grammy Nominations 2013: Top Acts Lead the Pack in Six-Way Tie

December 06, 2012 Awards Shows

Last year, Adele was unbeatable at the Grammys, leading the nominations and going six for six on awards night. With the "Rolling in the Deep" songstress mostly out of the picture this year (she did receive a performance nod), six acts are now vying for the top spot. Jay-Z, Mumford & Sons, Dan Auerbach, Frank Ocean, Kanye West and Fun. all scored six nominations a piece.

The happy news was delivered via a star-studded show in Nashville this year, dubbed “Grammy Nominations Concert Live!!” Taylor Swift and LL Cool J hosted the party, which included performances by Adam Levine, Ne-Yo and Hunter Hayes.

Grammy Nominations 2013: Top Acts Lead the Pack in Six-Way Tie

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Here are the nominations for the 2013 Grammy Awards:

Album of the Year
The Black Keys - "El Camino"
Fun. - "Some Nights"
Mumford & Sons - "Babel"
Frank Ocean - "Channel Orange"
Jack White - "Blunderbuss"

Video! Simone I. Smith Talks New Jewelry Collection

September 18, 2012 As Seen On Extra

Simone I. Smith is a sucker for great jewelry! She’s the designer of the popular lollipop necklaces spotted on stars like Jennifer Hudson and Khloe Kardashian called “A Sweet Touch of Hope.”

LL Cool J’s other half stopped by ExtraPalooza last week and gave correspondent Jerry Penacoli a sneak peek at her new collection, which is available on QVC. A survivor herself, Simone gives 10 percent of the proceeds to the American Cancer Society. Watch the video!

Find out more about the collections and when to catch Simone on QVC, go to SimoneiSmith.com.

LL Cool J Takes Down a Home Intruder

August 22, 2012 Hot Topics

Mess with LL Cool J and his crib and you’re going to be in a world of hurt.

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Reports say the “NCIS: Los Angeles” star confronted an alleged burglar in his Los Angeles residence early Wednesday morning and ended up knocking the guy down in a physical confrontation.

LL Cool J Announces Tour with DJ 'Z-Trip'

May 22, 2012 As Seen On Extra

Friday at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, LL Cool J announced that he and rock star DJ "Z-Trip" are going on a summer tour, where LL will be remixing his greatest hits!

Watch to find out which songs LL plans to mix up.

'Extra' Raw! LL Cool J, Others Remember Whitney at Clive Davis Party

February 12, 2012 Awards Shows

LL Cool J and others came out for Clive Davis' annual Pre-Grammys bash, to celebrate Whitney Houston's life and her legacy -- and taking some time for reflection with "Extra."

Watch the interviews.

Rihanna, The Band Perry to Perform at Grammy Nominations Concert

November 16, 2011 Music

In anticipation of 2012's star-studded Grammy Awards, "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live!! -- Countdown to Music's Biggest Night" will announce nominations in several categories, and will feature performances by past Grammy winners and/or nominees.

The event will be hosted by LL Cool J, and will include performances by Rihanna, country music sensation The Band Perry, and seven-time Grammy winner Usher.