From track suits and Kangols to FUBU, LL Cool J has always been at the forefront of hip-hop fashion. The Queens rap legend‘s latest move has him launching a collection inspired by hip-hop’s history with gold chains.
LL Cool J’s Latest Project
LL’s Rock The Bells fashion line is a collaboration with artist Alexander-John. After first working together on apparel and accessories inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, now the pair is releasing the Chain Collection.
There’s no denying the impact that gold chains have had on our culture. Designer Alexander John has taken this cultural staple and remixed it like only someone who loves the culture can. (LL’s Instagram)
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The rapper, actor and hip-hop mogul ventured into the fashion biz with his Rock The Bells clothing launch back in January.
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The hip-hop veteran released a must-watch and thought-provoking freestyle earlier this year, addressing the death of George Floyd and nationwide protests.
“For 400 years you had your knees on our necks/A garden of evil with no seeds of respect/In America’s mirror, all she sees is regret/Instead of letting blood live, they begging for blood lead/Revenge is a dish that’s served on platelets/Transfusion or confusion, abusing our intellect/I can’t be bought with a 1200 dollar check/Even though 1200 dollars can make a meal stretch/My mama wasn’t rich but she earned my respect/She made a little bit of money for a lot of blood, tears and sweat/Jumping up and down on police cars, I’m vexed” -LL Cool J’s Instagram
Ludacris Shocks LL With Unreleased Verses
Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris is out here shocking legends. The Atlanta native shared some groundbreaking throwback audio of LL Cool J’s unreleased “Fatty Girl” bars.
“If anyone ever ask me about some of the BEST MOMENTS in My Career PLEASE ADD THIS TO THE LIST! Surprising the Person WHO MADE ME WANT TO RAP when I was Kid with THIS UNRELEASED Version of “Fatty Girl” originally Produced by @pharrell & PHARRELL is on the HOOK. Original never got cleared because of the Sample. @llcoolj had 2 original verses that he left on the cutting room floor that he COMPLETELY FORGOT ABOUT! Who Else Gets One of their Idols To Smile Like This? Man my Life Is Complete. ?????” -Ludacris’ Instagram
