MTV has announced its trailblazing Grammy® and Emmy® Award-winning global music franchise will premiere MTV UNPLUGGED PRESENTS: LL COOL J FROM THE ROCK THE BELLS FESTIVAL on Thursday, December 5th at 10 PM ET/PT on MTV in the U.S. and globally.
- Throughout the hour-long special, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, two-time Grammy® Award-winning Hip-Hop icon, Kennedy Center Honoree, and “VMAs” Video Vanguard Award-winner delivers an electrifying set, featuring timeless tracks like “Going Back to Cali,” “Mama Said Knock You Out,” “Rock the Bells,” “All I Have” (ft. Jennifer Lopez) from his 2022 Rock The Bells Festival set.
- LL COOL J is a cultural visionary redefining how Hip-Hop connects with fans across generations. He stays true to the essence of Hip-Hop while continuing to push it forward. As the CEO and founder of Rock The Bells, he leads a global movement dedicated to celebrating Hip-Hop’s legacy while creating groundbreaking, modern experiences. What started as LL COOL J’s Rock The Bells Radio on SiriusXM has transformed into a hub for innovation in Hip-Hop, combining timeless artistry with bold, next-generation content and commerce. The Rock The Bells Festival launched its inaugural festival in 2022 to a sold-out crowd at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York.
- LL COOL J is the first Hip-Hop artist to achieve 10 consecutive platinum-plus selling albums, solidifying his place as one of music’s greatest innovators. His 2024 “VMAs” performance celebrated 40 years of Def Jam Records, weaving his groundbreaking tracks with music from his latest album, THE FORCE (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy). He took home his first Moon Person in 1991 for “Best Rap” and was named Video Vanguard recipient in 1997.
- Bruce Gillmer and Vanessa Whitewolf will serve as Executive Producers for MTV, with LL COOL J, Claudine Joseph, and Stone Roberts acting as Executive Producers for Rock the Bells TV. In addition, Alicia Portugal will serve Series Executive in Charge, with Lisa Lauricella taking on the role of Series Music Talent Executive.
About Rock The Bells
Rock The Bells is the preeminent voice for timeless Hip-Hop. Founded in 2018 by LL COOL J and Geoff Yang, Rock The Bells focuses on content, commerce and experiences that honor the CULTURE and the core elements of Hip-Hop — MCing, DJing, Breaking, Graffiti — and more. Rock The Bells is the bridge between OG’s and those inspired by their groundbreaking influences on the culture. Visit us at www.rockthebells.com, stream LL COOL J’s Rock The Bells Radio on SiriusXM Channel 43, and follow us on Instagram @RockTheBells.
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