LL Cool J Gets Loud at the Grammys, Calls Paul McCartney 'Homie'

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Serving as its first host in seven years, LL Cool J opened up the 54th Annual Grammy Awards Sunday (Feb. 12) with a touching speech and prayer for Whitney Houston, then, rocking a double-breasted velvet Giorgio Armani suit, and signature hat, proceeded to raise his voice more than a little bit.

"Are we all ready for music's biggest night?" he shouted. "Are we excited to hear Adele's beautiful voice tonight?"

Throughout the night, LL continued to excitedly introduce his fellow artists "opera-style" even referring to Paul McCartney as "Sir O.G. Paul McCartney, my homie."



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Jessica J.

Watch LL Cool J discuss The Grammy Awards on VH1's Big Morning Buzz Live!
http://on.vh1.com/BMBLllclj

February 14 2012 at 12:10 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
writeonmusic

It's worth considering that the awards weren't occurring in a small theatre, but rather a cavernous 20,000-seat basketball arena. Sure, he was on a microphone, on television, but he was standing in front of a huge concert-like crowd. The man did a fine job all around.

February 13 2012 at 12:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
pjohn53100

LL Cool J handled the Grammy's just like he handles his NCIS role. Fantastic. The persona he brought to the show was perfect for the occasion and his timing was fantastic given the overall circumstances under which the show was broadcast. For my part, I have never seen him in a live situation where he was rattled. Great Job and I hope you do this again.

February 13 2012 at 8:26 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bubuchamp92

LL Cool J did an awesome job hosting...good choice.

February 13 2012 at 8:23 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
IRV H DOUGLAS

I THINK COOL J DID A GREAT JOB

February 13 2012 at 3:17 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
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February 13 2012 at 1:26 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
vivybe

The tone of this pkg on LL Cool J was just rude. He's probably one of the nicest guys in Hollywood and you seriously showed your true colors Huffington Post. Why be a hater?

February 13 2012 at 12:50 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
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