LL Cool J Concert History

James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968 in Bay Shore, New York), better known as LL Cool J (Ladies Love Cool James), is a Grammy Award winning American rapper and actor signed to Def Jam. He has released twelve studio albums over his 27 year career, has starred in numerous feature films and currently plays Agent Sam Hanna on the hit show NCIS: Los Angeles.

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 08, 2023
A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop
Jermaine Dupri / Rakim / Yo-yo / Queen Latifah / De La Soul / Monie Love / The Pharcyde / LL Cool J / Black Thought / Uncle Luke / Bun B / Common / Talib Kweli / Questlove / J.J. Fad / Remy Ma
YouTube Theater Inglewood, California, United States
Nov 03, 2023
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
Sheryl Crow / Missy Elliott / Willie Nelson / Chaka Khan / Elton John / Dave Matthews / H.E.R. / St. Vincent / New Edition / Chris Stapleton / Olivia Rodrigo / Carrie Underwood / Stevie Nicks / Adam Levine / Miguel / Sia / DJ Kool Herc / Peter Frampton / Common / Jake Clemons / Jimmy Page / Brittany Howard / LL Cool J / Jazmine Sullivan / Tony Maiden / Andrew Ridgley / Big Boi / Ice-T / Bernie Taupin / Queen Latifah / Henry Fambrough and John Edwards of The Spinners / Pepa Denton / Tom Morello Show all bands
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Barclays Center New York, New York, United States
Nov 01, 2023
LL Cool J

Save the Music

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NeueHouse Hollywood Los Angeles, California, United States
Oct 15, 2023
LL Cool J / Queen Latifah / Bone Thugs-N-Harmony / The Roots

The F.O.R.C.E Live

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Capital One Arena Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Sep 12, 2023
MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) 2023
Nicki Minaj / Demi Lovato / Doja Cat / A Boogie wit da Hoodie / Olivia Rodrigo / Tomorrow x Together / Stray Kids / Lil Wayne / Metro Boomin / Swae Lee / Future / Karol G / Anitta / Cardi B / Megan Thee Stallion / Diddy / Nelly / Keyshia Cole / Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five / The Warning / DMC / Doug E. Fresh / Reneé Rapp / Kaliii / Shakira / Fall Out Boy / NAV / LL Cool J / Måneskin / Sabrina Carpenter / NLE Choppa / Kelsea Ballerini / Peso Pluma Show all bands
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Prudential Center Newark, New Jersey, United States
Sep 10, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
"The F.O.R.C.E Live" / LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Juvenile / De La Soul / Petey Pablo / David Banner
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PNC Arena Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Sep 09, 2023
LL Cool J / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Redman / Juvenile / De La Soul / Z-Trip
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Spectrum Center Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Sep 03, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Salt-N-Pepa / Ice-T / Chuck D
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Kia Forum Inglewood, California, United States
Sep 02, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Salt-N-Pepa / Ice-T
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MGM Grand Garden Arena, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Sep 01, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
"The F.O.R.C.E Live" / LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Salt-N-Pepa / Doug E. Fresh / Slick Rick / Ice-T / E-40
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Chase Center San Francisco, California, United States
Aug 29, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
"The F.O.R.C.E Live" / LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Big Boi / Doug E. Fresh / Slick Rick / Rick Ross
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Ball Arena Denver, Colorado, United States
Aug 27, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
"The F.O.R.C.E Live" / LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Big Boi / Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Sandia Resort & Casino Amphitheater Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Aug 25, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
"The F.O.R.C.E Live" / LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Big Boi / Juvenile / goodie mob / Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Toyota Center Houston, Texas, United States
Aug 24, 2023
LL Cool J / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Big Boi / Juvenile / goodie mob / Bone Thugs-N-Harmony / MC Lyte / Z-Trip / Dickies Arena Suites
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Dickies Arena Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Show Duplicate for Aug 24, 2023
Aug 23, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
"The F.O.R.C.E Live" / LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Big Boi
Smoothie King Center New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Aug 22, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
"The F.O.R.C.E Live" / LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Big Boi / Juvenile / Doug E. Fresh / Slick Rick / Jadakiss / M.C. Lyte
FedExForum Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Aug 21, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Salt-N-Pepa / De La Soul
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State Farm Arena Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Show Duplicate for Aug 21, 2023
Aug 20, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
"The F.O.R.C.E Live" / LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Common / Big Boi / Bone Thugs-N-Harmony / Jadakiss
Gainbridge Fieldhouse Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Aug 19, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
"The F.O.R.C.E Live" / LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Rakim / Z-Trip / Common / Bone Thugs-N-Harmony / Ice-T / Jadakiss
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Enterprise Center St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Show Duplicates for Aug 19, 2023
Aug 18, 2023
The F.O.R.C.E Live
LL Cool J / The Roots / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Z-Trip / Common / Bone Thugs-N-Harmony / Ice-T / M.C. Lyte
Little Caesars Arena Detroit, Michigan, United States
Show Duplicate for Aug 18, 2023

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LL Cool J on Jul 8, 2006 [639-small]

LL Cool J
Jul 8, 2006
 Stateline, Nevada, United States
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LL Cool J on Jul 8, 2006 [638-small]

LL Cool J
Jul 8, 2006
 Stateline, Nevada, United States
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LL Cool J / Bim Skala Bim on Apr 24, 1998 [933-small]

LL Cool J / Bim Skala Bim
Apr 24, 1998
 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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LL Cool J / Whodini / Doug E. Fresh / Public Enemy / Stetsasonic on Jul 4, 1987 [584-small]

LL Cool J / Whodini / Doug E. Fresh / Public Enemy / Stetsasonic
Jul 4, 1987
 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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LL Cool J / Whodini / Doug E. Fresh / Public Enemy / Stetsasonic on Jul 4, 1987 [142-small]

LL Cool J / Whodini / Doug E. Fresh / Public Enemy / Stetsasonic
Jul 4, 1987
 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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LL Cool J / Whodini / Doug E. Fresh / Public Enemy / Stetsasonic on Jul 4, 1987 [141-small]

LL Cool J / Whodini / Doug E. Fresh / Public Enemy / Stetsasonic
Jul 4, 1987
 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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LL Cool J on Jul 17, 2006 [139-small]

LL Cool J
Jul 17, 2006
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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R. Kelly / LL Cool J on Apr 5, 1996 [777-small]

R. Kelly / LL Cool J
Apr 5, 1996
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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