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I thought LL was in the process of switching from his 'rap' name to his 'real' name, James Todd Smith. (His last few movie credits were "James Todd Smith aka LL Cool J" - which is kinda awkward at 10 syllables including 6 single letters) I guess he's realizing it isn't easy to get recognized as "that other actor/rapper named Smith". But I still think his and most other 'rap' names are pretty silly; I'd suggest a compromise: Cool J Todd Smith... Whatdya think?

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LL back on tv? Yeeeeeeeah! As one of his classic songs once said: "Its jingling baby! Go 'head, baby!"

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Man he is so hot!! I hope we get to see a lot of him with his shirt off

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Isn't it ironic that they would try and make this no-talent slug into the good guy! This 'rap' stuff advocates murder, violence, mayhem and disreguard for all aspects of normal society. This fool and his rappers are our 'Taliban'. One day we will quit revering these slugs and have to face the evil that they spew.

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I am so excited to see LL back on the television screen. He is one of few entertainers that can rap and act. Besides, he is so sexy.

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Congratulations Bro. Smith. I pray for Gods favor for you and your family this season.

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Thats cool! He's one of the FEW rappers that was always respectful to women without having to call them a hoe or B*tch. His rhymes are classic hip hop and he's a great husband & father, see KARMA does exist, he's hot talented & working on a new show.God Bless,

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Thank you for bringing back the sweetest and nicest Black man to TV. I know with this new show you won't be hearing all those curse words that you hear on TV. Thank you.

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It's about time LL came back to the small screen.Now we can see him every week.He is very talented in many ways and acting just happens to be one of those talents.Keep up the good work

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I love LL and always will and anything he do he will do well. Continue to be bless you and your family much love from Charlotte NC.

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dont call it a come back, ive been here for years!!! go ahead LL, you rock my world!!

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More props to the man of hip-hop. This is something that is necessary for even other artist to have starring roles on television. LL is a icon and best of luck on the new show.

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WOW! i can't wait, what a site to see! i love me some LL. Great choice of an actor. Many wishes for success of the show. I will be watching. Hope the show has good story line, LL is more than enough for me though.

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Wow I heard he dump his old girlfriend and is now ready to show his fans new music without the help of Amos Monte and also let everyone know that Scott Storch is a lieing loser just like the old ho.

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This is also the time for the biggest turn around for hip hop and to show others of new changes and to show others that honest stars are thee best!

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Yeah baby!! That has to be the perfect combo...LL showing his softer side by day w/ the kiddies (shirtless I hope)then catching the bad guys by night! Yum...count me in!!

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Love LL sexy as h--l. Go Baby. You'll make alot of people happy. I'm sure not only women. Bless you LL

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Interesting ... thought the response thus far has been minimal, I see a trend. A few weeks a go, Mariah Carey was the topic of the blog, and by overwhelming numbers she was literally loathed by almost every single female contributor, while being showered with praise and compliments by the men contributors. Well, strut out some 'supposed eye candy' for the ladies and their tone changes. (Not to mention, so far, no one has really talked about his body of work, or actual acting 'chops', it's all about his looks.) No, I'm not hatin' on LL, I was one of his biggest fans in the mid 80's -- 20 years ago -- when he was rockin the charts with hits, but truthfully, there is a ton of difference between being an entertainer (rappers, singers, talk show hosts, celebrity personalities, etc ...) and a true thespian. I guess after failing to carry his weight in any of his 'big blockbusters', (such notables as S.W.A.T or another about 'genetically engineered killer sharks) he figured his career could be revived by the 'small screen'. Yeah, nothing like a step down to boost your career. Good writing (which there is very little of on TV) can't rescue horrible acting. LL, I will always rock your joint 'Radio' ... that was a mad track with tight home grown lyrics ... but, I'm sure your show won't make it through the first season ... CriticSceptical

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LL it's time to drop the LL for the small screen. If he wants to be taken seriously as an actor, he needs to use his given name. Save the LL Cool J for the radio. As for his other bodies of work, not even Meryl Streep could have saved SWAT or Deep Blue Sea. If Will Smith can go from rapper to respected actor without any training, so can James Smith. Any mainstream rapper who can flow without disrespecting women already has me as a fan.

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What's in a name? Does it really matter what he wants to call himself. The dude is talented. LL is a living legend in the hip hop community - a true pioneer who paved the way for everyone from Ice T to Ludricus. He is an up-and-coming actor who can hold his own on the silver screen. He is a 20-year-veteran in the entertainment biz who doesn't seem to be slowing down any time soon.

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