Nearly 25 years after Kid Rock released "Cool, Daddy Cool," the song has sparked newfound controversy. Rock dropped "Cool, Daddy Cool" in 2001, two decades before he was tapped to headline Turning ...

LL Cool J's influence in hip-hop are showcased through iconic hits spanning from his debut to modern classics. James Todd Smith, better known as LL Cool J, is one of the most influential figures in ...

Rapper and actor LL Cool J has been one of the rap industry’s biggest artists since his debut in the 80s. He’s maintained this long career of his by writing several hit songs in the decades he’s been ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. LL Cool J has been a legend in the hip-hop space for decades. He ...

Back in 1981, Barbara Mandrell proudly professed her country music roots in her hit “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool.” Forty-three years later, Lainey Wilson shares a similar sentiment in her ...

With Steve Lacy dropping a new album next month, the artist is back with a gorgeous duet featuring SZA, "is it cool?" Steve Lacy will be dropping Oh yeah on July 17, and there is no denying that fans ...

It's been 40 years since LL Cool J first dropped "Rock The Bells," the third single of the legendary New York City rapper's 1985 debut album, Radio. Now, the Rick Rubin-produced song that's become LL ...

With Post Malone, Lana Del Rey, and Beyoncé headed South with their new albums, Lainey Wilson only has one thing to say: “Country’s cool again.” After a year where Morgan Wallen dominated the ...

The wait is finally over. Lainey Wilson released the first new song from her yet-to-be-announced forthcoming album. “Country’s Cool Again” is a love letter not just to country music but to the ...