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LL Cool J Wants to Change Ageism Narrative in Rap, Has Unreleased Music With Michael Jackson

Fully-produced by fellow Queens native Q-Tip, 'The Force' is LL's first release in 10 years.

In a new interview, LL Cool J admitted to being nervous about the response his 14th solo album The FORCE would get, saying that he had a hard time sleeping the night it dropped. Also, before LL worked with Q-Tip on his latest release, he says he recorded a bunch of songs with Dr. Dre, but the Queens MC wasn’t confident in the raps he laid down, so he decided to start over. His talent speaks for itself.” Adding, “[Former Def Jam chief] Russell [Simmons] played my record for him and Quincy [Jones], and they got inspired.

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