LL Cool J (2026) - Pioneers of Hip-Hop and Martial Arts
This recap episode features a wide-ranging conversation between Joe Rogan and hip-hop icon LL Cool J, who reflect on their respective careers and the early, formative days of the hip-hop genre. LL Cool J shares stories about being signed to Def Jam Records at age 16 by Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons, navigating sudden fame, and touring globally during a time when hip-hop was entirely unprecedented. The two also examine the importance of discipline, mental toughness, and learning through humility, drawing parallels between the grueling nature of martial arts like jiu-jitsu and the dedication…
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