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Hollis hip-hop legend LL Cool J performed several of his classic songs and more with rap group Public Enemy in a 40th anniversary tribute to Def Jam Recordings, the predominantly hip-hop and R&B ...

LL COOL J led the VMAs tribute to Def Jam, performing a medley of hits and a couple of fresh tracks to celebrate the 40th anniversary. LL COOL J hit the MTV VMAs stage to lead a tribute to ...

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11) to lead a tribute to the legendary Def Jam record label, which (like the VMAs themselves) celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. LL was introduced by fellow hip-hop great Busta Rhymes ...

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LL Cool J went on to send the tape to Rick Rubin, the co-founder of Def Jam Records, who birthed his label from his dorm room in New York back in 1983, according to Billboard. The rest is history.