LL Cool J

LL Cool J — pop artist from US.

LL Cool J, born James Todd Smith in 1968 in Queens, New York, began his rap career in the 1980s, signing with Def Jam Records and releasing hit albums like…

Superstar

Country: US | Gender: male | Artist ID: 11e81bba-d762-7464-b527-a0369fe50396

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Genres

pophip popr&b, funk & soulurban contemporaryhip-hop & raphip hoppop raprapsouthern hip hopqueens hip hopeast coast hip hophip-hop/raphardcore hip hopgolden age hip hopold school hip hopcontemporary hip hop

Influential: 69.91% Fanbase: 60.85% Trending: 74.44%

As of: 2025-09-09

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Not available

As of 2025-09-09

3,100,000

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-09

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Score: DMDB 69.91% | Fanbase 60.85% | Trending 74.44% | CAREER STAGE: SUPERSTAR

Biography

LL Cool J, born James Todd Smith in 1968 in Queens, New York, began his rap career in the 1980s, signing with Def Jam Records and releasing hit albums like "Radio" and "Bigger and Deffer." He achieved mainstream success with his multi-platinum album "Mama Said Knock You Out" in 1990. LL Cool J diversified his career over the years, venturing into acting, authorship, and philanthropy, while continuing to release music. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2021 and released his 14th studio album, "The Force," in 2024.

Throughout his career, LL Cool J faced both critical acclaim and backlash for his music, with hits like "Hey Lover" and "Doin' It" propelling him to commercial success. He navigated challenges, such as the mixed reception of albums like "Walking with a Panther" and "14 Shots to the Dome," and found new heights with albums like "Mr. Smith" and "G.O.A.T.: The Greatest of All Time." LL Cool J's lasting impact on hip-hop was recognized through various accolades, including Grammy wins, a Kennedy Center Honor, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Report Date: 2025-09-09

LL Cool J indexes high with fans in the 25-34 range in UNITED STATES, BRAZIL, UNITED KINGDOM. The skew is heavily male (64%), which clarifies product positioning and tone. Momentum is most visible on Tiktok with 98,300 avg views per post; Tiktok rounds out day-to-day engagement. The brand graph leans toward leading lifestyle names, making streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products a natural test bed. Choose LL Cool J when the KPI is cultural lift plus measurable fan actions.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low

How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.

Connection Strength

Artist LL Cool J score 0.29% — Low bucket.

Followers:3,100,000

Engagements:9,080

Rate:0.3%

Posts:258

Avg Likes:7,863

Avg Comments:1,185

Avg Views:154,102

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 3,100,000 · Engagements 9,080 · Rate 0.3% Posts 258 · Views 154,102 · Avg Likes 7,863 · Avg Comments 1,185 · Avg Views 154,102	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	25-34: 43% 18-24: 28% 35-44: 21% 45-64: 5%	Largest: 25-34 (43%); next: 18-24 (28%)
Gender Split	Female: 36% Male: 64% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (64%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (54%) BRAZIL (4%) UNITED KINGDOM (4%) NIGERIA (4%) CANADA (3%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (54%), BRAZIL (4%), UNITED KINGDOM (4%)
Platform Engagement	Tiktok: 98,300 avg views/post · Youtube: 55,802 avg views/post	Best reach: Tiktok 98,300 avg views; best engagement: Tiktok 4,854 avg likes