LL Cool J, born James Todd Smith, stands at an imposing 6ft 1¼ (186.1 cm), a height that perfectly complements his commanding presence as a rapper, actor, and cultural icon.
His towering stature enhanced his 'Ladies Love Cool James' persona in hip-hop and fueled his tough, athletic roles, such as Special Agent Sam Hanna in NCIS: Los Angeles, where his height added to the character's intimidating authority. It also shone in action films like SWAT, Any Given Sunday, and Deep Blue Sea.
- 1988: Enstooled as Kwasi Achi-Bru, chieftain of the Akan people in Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- 2013: New York City double-decker tour bus dedicated to his life's work
- 2014: Honorary Doctor of Arts from Northeastern University for hip-hop contributions
- 2016: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame