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
Apr 13, 1996
LL Cool J

Top Secret Tour

Corestates Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 12, 1996
R. Kelly / LL Cool J / Solo / Xscape Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Apr 07, 1996
LL Cool J

Top Secret Tour

Hampton Coliseum Hampton, Virginia, United States
Apr 05, 1996
R. Kelly / LL Cool J

Top Secret Tour

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FleetCenter Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Jan 29, 1996
LL Cool J

American Music Awards

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Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall Los Angeles, California, United States
Jan 20, 1996
LL Cool J
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Soul Train Studios Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 25, 1995
The Show
The Notorious B.I.G. / Kurtis Blow / Sean "Puffy" Combs / Snoop Doggy Dogg / Dr. Dre / Warren G / Afrika Bambaataa / LL Cool J / Method Man / Naughty by Nature / Raekwon / Run-D.M.C. / Slick Rick / Russell Simmons / Tha Dogg Pound / Wu-Tang Clan
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Philadelphia Armory Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 12, 1995
LL Cool J

KMEL Summer Jam

Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View, California, United States
Dec 12, 1993
LL Cool J Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville, Indiana, United States
Nov 28, 1993
LL Cool J Circle Star Theatre San Carlos, California, United States
Nov 27, 1993
LL Cool J Celebrity Theatre Anaheim, California, United States
Oct 23, 1993
LL Cool J
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Apollo Theater New York, New York, United States
Jul 22, 1993
LL Cool J Target Center Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Jul 18, 1993
silk and shag / hi town / Naughty By Nature / LL Cool J Rosemont Horizon Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Jul 17, 1993
LL Cool J / Naughty By Nature / Silk / Shai / Jade / SWV
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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 11, 1993
LL Cool J Charlotte Coliseum Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Jul 02, 1993
LL Cool J Great Western Forum Inglewood, California, United States
Jan 17, 1993
Reunion on the Mall
Michael Jackson / Aretha Franklin / Michael Bolton / Tony Bennett / Bob Dylan / Diana Ross / LL Cool J
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National Mall Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Show Duplicate for Jan 17, 1993
Feb 25, 1992
LL Cool J

34th Grammy Awards

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Radio City Music Hall New York, New York, United States
Dec 09, 1991
LL Cool J

Billboard Music Awards

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Barker Hangar Santa Monica, California, United States

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The Boy is Mine Tour
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 Inglewood, California, United States
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The Boy is Mine Tour
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 Inglewood, California, United States
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iHeartRadio Music Festival
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 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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iHeartRadio Music Festival
Sep 19 - 20, 2025
 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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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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