LL Cool J stopped by the Cruz Show to talk about his new tour and Music. Plus the hip-hop legend spoke some fire Spanish language with the Cruz crew and talked about being self confident, working with iconic producer Q-Tip on his new album. LL also told the Cruz Show about touring in the Def Jam Days and Renting 2 panthers.
At one point of the interview, LL talked was asked about how he feels when someone like Eminem says he was inspired by him. On which, he replied: “It makes me feel incredibly blessed and grateful and inspired.”
Then he continues: “Anytime you could be a source material and the inspiration behind another artist and why they do what they do, that’s an amazing position to be in and that’s a blessing because everything you do in a way of who you are and what you brought to the game. There are so many artists that have said things like that and I always truly respect them and I’m thankful. It’s dope. It’s crazy.”
Earlier this month, LL Cool J announced that he’s much-anticipated album is finally coming: “Everybody’s been asking me about the new record and my decision. And, I was considering putting this record out because IT’S TOO F–KING GOOD! Q-Tip, you are genius baby. Yo, that’s my favorite album I ever made. I can’t wat for you all to hear this. Date and tracklist coming soon!” he said in the video posted on Instagram. Since Em and LL are close to each other, fans have been speculating about the two teaming up for a song on his new project.