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LL Cool J: Grammy Awards Host Faces Difficult Challenge

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In recent years, the Grammys have done just fine on autopilot. The awards haven't had a host since 2005, and last year's telecast drew a staggering 27 million viewers. This year, organizers have mixed things up and handed the reins to LL Cool J, who will preside over tomorrow night's (Feb. 12) ceremony at the Staples Center in L.A.

As the video below rightly points out, LL faces the difficult of task of making Grammy hosting cool again. Luckily, he's a double-threat known for both his rapping and his acting, and in that sense, the good-natured MC seems a fine choice for emcee.

He's unlikely to say anything too controversial, but he's got enough edge to keep the kids interested. Cross him, and he will knock you out. His mama said he could.

Watch 'Will LL Make Hosting Cool Again?'



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Driven

The industry is trying too hard putting a non-relevant dude like LL out there.

February 12 2012 at 11:25 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
PRforJPN

Big up LL Cool J!!!



p.s

Are you targeting the Japanese market?

I have more than 18,500 Japanese followers on my Twitter. If you are producer, artiste, DJ, dancer, or records/producton company and need my help, check this out. http://bit.ly/zXEFnw

February 12 2012 at 10:48 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
gulfporti

Are you kidding? I seriously doubt it. If this is cool, the standards have been lowered waaaayyyy too much.

February 11 2012 at 10:25 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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