LL COOL J explores hip-hop's roots in new docuseries
Grammy winner LL Cool J hosts and produces the new series,"Hip Hop Was Born Here," that spotlights the genre's authentic New York origins
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LL COOL J on new docuseries
Grammy winner LL COOL J joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new docuseries, "Hip Hop Was Born Here," featuring interviews with legends like Big Daddy Kane, Rev Run and Roxanne Shanté.
The return of LL COOL J, the rapper
He became one of the first major hip-hop stars, with hits like "Going Back to Cali." He turned to acting, starring for 14 seasons on "NCIS: Los Angeles." Now 56, he's returned to the thing he loves most, with his first album in more than a decade, "The FORCE."
The return of LL COOL J, the rapper
As a teenager LL COOL J was the first artist signed to the Def Jam label, becoming one of the first major hip-hop stars, with hits like "Going Back to Cali" and "Mama Said Knock You Out." He turned to acting, starring for 14 seasons on "NCIS: Los Angeles." Now 56, he's returned to the thing he loves most – rapping – with his first album in more than a decade, "The FORCE." He talks with "Sunday Morning" contributor Kelefa Sanneh about the origins of his career, and the magic of making a hip-hop record.
Highlights from 2024 MTV VMAs
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LL Cool J on "Rock The Bells Festival"
Two-time Grammy award winning artist LL Cool J is hosting a hip-hop festival with legendary performers called the "Rock the Bells Festival." LL Cool J joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the festival and his new upcoming album.
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Rock the Bells celebrates 50 years of hip-hop
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LL COOL J on preparing to embark on his first arena tour in 30 years
2023 marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.
LL COOL J talks upcoming arena tour, festival
Two-time Grammy award-winning artist LL COOL J is bringing his "Rock the Bells Festival" back to his hometown of Queens, N.Y. LL COOL J joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the festival, his upcoming arena tour and hip-hop's 50th anniversary.
Launching LL Cool J’s career
Music producer Rick Rubin told 60 Minutes “Ad-Rock” Horovitz of The Beastie Boys found the demo tape LL Cool J sent to Def Jam Recordings, then based at New York University’s Weinstein Hall.
Ludacris surprised by daughter at Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony
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The very confident LL Cool J
The rapper, actor and Grammy host has made the most of his talent and drive, despite what was said to him back in the day.
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Diplomacy to end Iran war ramps up as Trump touts Israel-Lebanon talks
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Gabbard sends criminal referrals to DOJ for 2 officials linked to Trump impeachment
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Mamdani says Democratic socialism "can flourish anywhere"
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Sotomayor apologizes for criticizing Kavanaugh over ICE arrests
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Trump admin set to launch tariff refund portal. Here's what to know.
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Courtroom interpreter held by ICE says she worked in U.S. legally for decades
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As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program
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Partner held in Zanzibar after U.S. influencer dies under mysterious circumstances
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Mamdani: Democratic socialism "can flourish anywhere"
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke with "CBS Mornings" on Thursday and reflected on his first 100 days in office.
Pilot forced to "slam on the brakes" to avoid truck at Charlotte airport
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Caine warns "we will use force" if Iran does not comply with blockade
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Setback for ex-U.S. Marine pilot accused of illegally training Chinese aviators
An Australian judge turned away an appeal by former U.S. Marine pilot Daniel Duggan to avoid extradition to the U.S. over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese military aviators more than a decade ago.
House set to break with Trump, vote against ending deportation protections for Haitians
All House Democrats and four Republicans forced a vote on a measure to stop the Trump administration from ending temporary deportation protections for more than 300,000 people from Haiti.
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Trump admin set to launch tariff refund portal. Here's what to know.
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S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs as investors shrug off Iran war fears
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Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized big concert venues, jury rules
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Why Jerome Powell — not Trump — will decide when the Fed chief steps down
President Trump would love to be finally rid of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. But firing him would kick up a legal firestorm and roil financial markets, experts said.
Allbirds's pivot from footwear to AI sends its shares soaring 600%
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Mamdani: Democratic socialism "can flourish anywhere"
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke with "CBS Mornings" on Thursday and reflected on his first 100 days in office.
Caine warns "we will use force" if Iran does not comply with blockade
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday thatthe U.S. military can "make the transition" from the blockade to "major combat operations."
House set to break with Trump, vote against ending deportation protections for Haitians
All House Democrats and four Republicans forced a vote on a measure to stop the Trump administration from ending temporary deportation protections for more than 300,000 people from Haiti.
As Iran war drives up fuel prices, states are hesitant to suspend gas tax
As the conflict in the Middle East drives up prices at the pump, experts say suspending gas and diesel taxes isn't the easy fix it may appear to be.
As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
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As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program
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FDA will consider easing restrictions on peptides as RFK Jr. calls himself a "big fan"
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New federal Medicaid rules require 1 month of work. Some states demand more.
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Florida doctor indicted after allegedly removing patient's liver instead of spleen
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Pennsylvania town faces fallout from Trump's environmental rule rollback
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Caine warns "we will use force" if Iran does not comply with blockade
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday thatthe U.S. military can "make the transition" from the blockade to "major combat operations."
Setback for ex-U.S. Marine pilot accused of illegally training Chinese aviators
An Australian judge turned away an appeal by former U.S. Marine pilot Daniel Duggan to avoid extradition to the U.S. over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese military aviators more than a decade ago.
House set to break with Trump, vote against ending deportation protections for Haitians
All House Democrats and four Republicans forced a vote on a measure to stop the Trump administration from ending temporary deportation protections for more than 300,000 people from Haiti.
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Diplomacy to end Iran war ramps up as Trump touts Israel-Lebanon talks
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Partner held in Zanzibar after influencer dies under mysterious circumstances
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What happened to influencer Clavicular?
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Jury: Live Nation, Ticketmaster act as monopoly
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New report on utility companies and AI
U.S. utility companies are planning to invest $1.4 trillion over the next five years to help strengthen the nation's power grid, according to a new report released Tuesday by the nonpartisan nonprofit consumer education organization PowerLines. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more details.
Maine lawmakers pass rule on data centers
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Sneaker company Allbirds pivots to AI
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New study researches AI and medical questions
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
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Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
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March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
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Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
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Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
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Setback for ex-U.S. Marine pilot accused of illegally training Chinese aviators
An Australian judge turned away an appeal by former U.S. Marine pilot Daniel Duggan to avoid extradition to the U.S. over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese military aviators more than a decade ago.
Mamdani bomb attempt suspects plead not guilty
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Suspect in shooting of 7-month-old in court
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U.K. police hunt for 2 suspects in attempted arson attack on synagogue
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New video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling gunman
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"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
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Why China needs Iran to open Strait of Hormuz
China's interests are being impacted by Iran's actions at the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Aaron MacLean explains.
How the Iran war could impact Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines could soon be forced into liquidation. As the price of jet fuel has nearly doubled this year, driven by the Iran war, sources say some of Spirit's creditors question the budget airline's ability to make debt payments or return to profitability. It filed for bankruptcy last year. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Eye Opener: Iran war's economic impact
A key Trump administration official says gas prices could remain high for months even as President Trump says the Iran war may end soon. Plus, Spirit Airlines might be forced into liquidation as fuel prices rise. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Russia's deadliest attack so far in 2026
Russia launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, forcing many to evacuate and seek shelter underground. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.