James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968),[1] better known as LL Cool J, is an American rapper and actor. LL Cool J stands for "Ladies Love Cool James".[2] He is known for romantic ballads such as "I Need Love", "Around the Way Girl" and "Hey Lover" as well as pioneering hip-hop such as "I Can't Live Without My Radio", "I'm Bad", "The Boomin' System", and "Mama Said Knock You Out". He has also appeared in several films. LL Cool J is one of a few hip-hop stars of his era to sustain a successful recording career for more than two decades, with more recent singles like "4, 3, 2, 1", "Headsprung" and "Rocking With The G.O.A.T" and "No Crew Is Superior". He has released twelve studio albums and a greatest hits compilation so far, with his latest album being 2008's Exit 13, the last for LL's record deal with Def Jam Recordings. He now resides in Manhasset, New York with his wife and four children. [3]
I could not find any before pictures of LL Cool J and his hair so I am assuming he went bald pretty early in his youth. He was always wearing those hats in the 80's when he first started his rap career as a teenager. As he grew older, he has come to accept his baldness and instead focus on building his body. One thing is for sure: the ladies still love LL Cool J even if he's bald. Plus he's got a crazy ripped body (which of course takes focus off a bald head)!!