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“All I want to say to people, man, is, "Yo, you see me walking down the street and I got a little bop in my walk, don't think because I've got a bop in my walk I'm trying to be all that. The bop in my walk is because I'm just like you, man. I bop when I walk." Know what I'm saying? I'm proud. If you see me smiling, standing straight up, gold around my neck, it's not because I'm conceited. It's because I'm proud of what I achieved. I made this. I worked hard for this. That's all this is about.”

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LL Cool J

LL Cool J, born James Todd Smith, is an American rapper, actor, and television producer. He was born on January 14, 1968, in New York City. LL Cool J began his music career in the late 1980s with the release of his debut album 'Radio'. His unique style and influence quickly gained recognition in the music industry. Apart from his music career, he has ventured into the film and television industry, appearing in numerous films and television shows. more

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