Rakim & LL Cool J Pay Tribute To Marley Marl With 'Paid In Full' & 'Around The Way Girl'

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  • čas přidán 9. 10. 2023
  • LL Cool J goes hard with his tribute to Marley Marl. He performs 'Jinglin Baby,' 'Mr Good Bar,' 'Around the Way Girl' & 'Mama Said Knock You Out. Rakim joined the stage to perform 'Eric B for President' and 'Paid In Full.' #hiphopawards23 #hiphopawards
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  • @charefaedwards6054
    @charefaedwards6054 Před 7 měsíci +2842

    The fact that everybody ain’t on their feet during Rakim’s performance is a disgrace to the culture, this man is a legend. There would be no Jay, Nas or Biggie without him.

    • @story6695
      @story6695 Před 7 měsíci +217

      OMG!!! I was thinking the same thing. I was like wth wrong with people now days!?!?! That was mad disrespectful. They was sitting there like a bunch of kindergarten kids

    • @alexogbalu5918
      @alexogbalu5918 Před 7 měsíci +51

      All you keyboard activist are funny as hell. You couldn't even make it there and you're in yo house telling people in the crowd how they're supposed to react.

    • @story6695
      @story6695 Před 7 měsíci +16

      @@alexogbalu5918 😅......true

    • @williemakeit2346
      @williemakeit2346 Před 7 měsíci +39

      There would’ve been a Biggie and Jay. Nas is the only one you mentioned that’s cut from Ra’s cloth.

    • @tonyreid3188
      @tonyreid3188 Před 7 měsíci +77

      ABSOLUTELY RIGHT BUT THOSE WHO KNOW WHO RA IS TO THE GAME ,WE ALL SHOW MAD RESPECT TO THE GOD!!!!!!!!

  • @DavidRichardson95
    @DavidRichardson95 Před 7 měsíci +1666

    These two men are 55 years old and rocking the stage like it's still the '80s. This is what longevity looks like.

    • @ItsMeMsAlpha
      @ItsMeMsAlpha Před 7 měsíci +23

      FACTS ❤

    • @MistaIncognito
      @MistaIncognito Před 7 měsíci +52

      None....AND I MEAN NONE...of these current fly by night "artists" will ever have this kind of longevity! 💯💯💯

    • @tebone3259
      @tebone3259 Před 7 měsíci +12

      @@MistaIncognitoNever!!!!!!!!

    • @brandonthomas633
      @brandonthomas633 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Sexy Red needs to show these old head's how to rock the mic

    • @stonedog23
      @stonedog23 Před 7 měsíci +42

      @@brandonthomas633Are you serious?😂😂😂 She can’t hold a candle to these legends.

  • @gaila.9852
    @gaila.9852 Před 7 měsíci +64

    LL Cool J’s stage presence is everything.

  • @syncl_rity7508
    @syncl_rity7508 Před 7 měsíci +94

    LL Cool J and Rakim true Masters of
    Ceremonies showing how to do it
    with no playback. Respect 👏🏾

    • @Dee_Nice89
      @Dee_Nice89 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Ra & Uncle L, 2 Greats on 1 Stage showing the world that real hip hop is more than just an art form, it's a culture and I'm proud to have grown up listening to them 💯

  • @DavidRichardson95
    @DavidRichardson95 Před 7 měsíci +1464

    Eric B. and Rakim needs to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame next year. It's long overdue.

  • @horusallegory
    @horusallegory Před 7 měsíci +706

    Rakim took Bars to another level🔥🔥
    I'm glad to grow up with Hip Hop 🔥

  • @Theprofessionaldriversagency
    @Theprofessionaldriversagency Před 7 měsíci +116

    Marley opened the doors for so many producers, his style of sampling, looping beats took hip-hop to a higher level.

    • @topkatspride
      @topkatspride Před 4 měsíci +1

      An eternal salute to one of the great production & D.J. spirits of HipHop! 💥🙏

  • @jessicah5659
    @jessicah5659 Před 7 měsíci +38

    When I say LL had a whole mini concert of his own 😂 he tore that stage Tf up!!

  • @larhondaburchett3271
    @larhondaburchett3271 Před 7 měsíci +610

    The audience didn’t deserve this performance! Everyone shoulda been standing up! I’m disappointed in them. This was a top tier performance! Others should take notes. THISSSSS is how it’s done!!! I woulda lost my damn mind if I was there. Salute to hip hop! The real hip hop!! Nothing against the new generation. But I’m a 80’s baby! And this is what I grew up listening to! Peace and blessings! 🖤

    • @GoodKnight-sl9sd
      @GoodKnight-sl9sd Před 7 měsíci +20

      Not at all!! It's because it was down south and you know they're major haters!! Didn't matter tho greatness as shines above all!! Uncle L NYC ALL DAY

    • @shegoddess46
      @shegoddess46 Před 7 měsíci +19

      They were mesmerized by real hip hop. They literally had to absorb real art and not that trash the new generation is putting out. I would have been the same way. ❤

    • @ronm3034
      @ronm3034 Před 7 měsíci +3

      They stood up when ll came out

    • @msg.5130
      @msg.5130 Před 7 měsíci +7

      80sbaby /90s kid here... And you aren't lying ‼️

    • @leegia948
      @leegia948 Před 7 měsíci +19

      They definitely should have gave Rakim more love!!

  • @domineik5122
    @domineik5122 Před 7 měsíci +168

    They don’t even know how blessed they are in that crowd. Man

    • @anshuntaylor7168
      @anshuntaylor7168 Před 7 měsíci +6

      I swear they don't!🤔

    • @aligaines8476
      @aligaines8476 Před 6 měsíci +3

      They need to have a questionaire before these clowns get in... I'm serious. A catechism of hip hop. You can't answer or finish the bars or name the album, you can't come in, period.

    • @user-ry8mf8ti4m
      @user-ry8mf8ti4m Před 5 měsíci

      Big facts

  • @thenitenitecaraloo7101
    @thenitenitecaraloo7101 Před 7 měsíci +26

    WOW LL COOL J's energy despite his chronological age is UNMATCHED!!! 😲👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @jenastoss1437
    @jenastoss1437 Před 7 měsíci +41

    The two GOATS, Rakim and LL. This is what longevity looks like the younger generation needs to take notes.

    • @rameloalexander2418
      @rameloalexander2418 Před 4 měsíci +1

      It's over their heads. Only a small few smart enough 2 realize & appreciate ✨

  • @johnmarsh8344
    @johnmarsh8344 Před 7 měsíci +402

    I hate to be an old fogey but I gotta be an old fogey. The level Rakim and LL Cool J brought it was DIFFERENT. NO RAPPING OVER VOCALS. Breath control, presence, energy. Even with Ra being laid back it still felt like a moment. Live band, DJs. Plural. Just ... man. This is how it should be done. They styles are identical to NONE.

  • @curtis75black
    @curtis75black Před 7 měsíci +431

    LL & RAKIM tore this stage up better than all of the youngins around today. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @lolabunny1157
    @lolabunny1157 Před 7 měsíci +54

    Paid in full is one of the greatest songs in Hip Hop History!!!! It will never get old to me! None of these classics will ever die🔥🔥🔥

  • @garyferreira4731
    @garyferreira4731 Před 7 měsíci +25

    LL is still killing it on Stage in his 50s

  • @eugenedantzler4485
    @eugenedantzler4485 Před 7 měsíci +198

    Real Hip Hop has no expiration date💯💯💯💯💯. 50 years and counting!!!

  • @fredbjamz4956
    @fredbjamz4956 Před 7 měsíci +683

    LL Cool J just demonstrated how to actually control and rocked the crowd. No hype men or dancers. Straight Emcee status. This isn’t my era by the way

  • @nuggz22
    @nuggz22 Před 7 měsíci +33

    LL dont play with his performances, you can tell he looks after himself. That high kick at the end was the truth. A true living legend and icon. Also Salute the God Rakim...I dont think some of the audience realised what they had just witnessed. Some people really should study hip hop history. Brilliant from both icons👌🙏🏽

    • @TheMrE1974
      @TheMrE1974 Před 5 měsíci

      They knew, just bored of his tired performances.

  • @DiggsSuperproducer
    @DiggsSuperproducer Před 7 měsíci +16

    LL had a masterful stage presence. Ra was masterful with his laid back flow. They both did great!!!

  • @jreel
    @jreel Před 7 měsíci +566

    LL been on a tear this year with these performances he's putting on.

  • @roy4406
    @roy4406 Před 7 měsíci +273

    LL COOL J KILLED IT

    • @dezmondharris3644
      @dezmondharris3644 Před 7 měsíci +11

      YES, HE KILLED IT!!!!

    • @Giselle_Glam594
      @Giselle_Glam594 Před 7 měsíci

      He ain't effin wit RAKIM, RAKIM WILL DESTROY HIM, L.L. is commercialized

    • @dezmondharris3644
      @dezmondharris3644 Před 7 měsíci +3

      @@Giselle_Glam594 Yes, he is!

    • @jenisejackson5408
      @jenisejackson5408 Před 7 měsíci +3

      ​@@Giselle_Glam594. They are BOTH great.

    • @curtis75black
      @curtis75black Před 7 měsíci +3

      @@Giselle_Glam594You think Rakim ain’t commercialized ? Bro Please. No need to compare them. Rakim is on LL’s Tour this year.

  • @DeadBoyKo
    @DeadBoyKo Před 7 měsíci +38

    LL been going crazy with these performances this year 🔥😂

  • @raphaeljoseph6952
    @raphaeljoseph6952 Před 7 měsíci +21

    LL's showmanship is top tier!!!!!!!!
    Its been for years !

  • @venadacent7696
    @venadacent7696 Před 7 měsíci +245

    Rakim and LL....true G.O.A.Ts of hip-hop

    • @Giselle_Glam594
      @Giselle_Glam594 Před 7 měsíci +4

      Rakim needed a standing ovation like L.L. did, I don't respect dat ish, rakim is the GOD

    • @Dee_Nice89
      @Dee_Nice89 Před 3 měsíci +1

      ​​@@Giselle_Glam594
      The Thing with Rakim is: When The God Speaks, Everybody Listens when he drops knowledge

    • @HowardKarpfendale
      @HowardKarpfendale Před 3 měsíci

      Rakim the playback GOAT. He should stay with playback, because here you can see how trash he is live.

  • @DJSoulBuck
    @DJSoulBuck Před 7 měsíci +183

    LL IS THE GOAT YOUNGINS NEED TO STUDY THE WHOLE STAGE PRESENCE!!! VERY IMPORTANT

    • @deeward5572
      @deeward5572 Před 7 měsíci +15

      Been the GOAT bruh!!

    • @Lovely-ff7uv
      @Lovely-ff7uv Před 7 měsíci +10

      He was not even out of breath. Talking in between songs in a normal, sincere tone.....amazing!

    • @wakeupstopsleeping6300
      @wakeupstopsleeping6300 Před 7 měsíci +7

      LL like many other legends that came from era performance delivery was mandatory. Not on only lyrics & beats was important but you had to rock the crowd or else you will get booed off the stage

    • @rocketk1442
      @rocketk1442 Před 7 měsíci +6

      This is what makes LL dangerous. Stage oresence should be in GOAT debate! Why, I put LL in a class by himself !

    • @rocketk1442
      @rocketk1442 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @wakeupstopsleeping6300 This is what you call and Emcee. LL performed in front of crowds while in High School and on the block and house parties!

  • @jetlay-fl6so
    @jetlay-fl6so Před 7 měsíci +14

    Ll cool j murdered this performance no gimmicks just straight raw hip hop 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

  • @Unkn0wnZkLaz
    @Unkn0wnZkLaz Před 7 měsíci +20

    LL still brings the same energy that he ALWAYS has! Shout out to him🗣️💪🏾🙌🏾🏌🏾‍♀️😍🖤

  • @fostinathrower3948
    @fostinathrower3948 Před 7 měsíci +208

    Two of the cornerstones of hip hop. Rappers around the world owe LL ,Rakim and Mr. Marley Marl a gratitude of thanks.

  • @benjamindavid6089
    @benjamindavid6089 Před 7 měsíci +158

    Those who know....know. Salute to classic hip hop

  • @joepropsnyc
    @joepropsnyc Před 7 měsíci +37

    Whoever did LL’s sound check deserves a raise.

  • @biaqueen6159
    @biaqueen6159 Před 7 měsíci +9

    One thing about LL is he’s gonna put on a show fr…good breath control 👏🏽

  • @michaelbriscoe906
    @michaelbriscoe906 Před 7 měsíci +209

    The last 2 years who ever has been over the production of the BET awards have been cutting up. This is real hip hop at its highest. I can't do anything but smile while watching this

  • @LaCheleWallace
    @LaCheleWallace Před 7 měsíci +204

    Back when the art form had soul and flavor. What a treat watching Mr. LL perform _Mr. Good Bar._ 1990's _Mama Said Knock You Out_ is one of the reasons why I cannot turn Hip-Hop loose. We all know how Mr. Rakim get down on the microphone. Great performances, fellas. Shout-out to Mr. Marley Marl. The work he put in over the years is simply excellent.

    • @Chali_M
      @Chali_M Před 7 měsíci +2

      Mr. Goodbar might have been my favorite song they've collaborated on

    • @TheBulletzgottishow20
      @TheBulletzgottishow20 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Facts queen

    • @cyyrious
      @cyyrious Před 7 měsíci +2

      Listen to the way I slaaaaaaaaay 😂

    • @reallife0728
      @reallife0728 Před 7 měsíci +3

      ABSOLUTE TRUTH!!!!🔥🔥🔥🎤🎤🎤🤎🤎🤎

    • @hermanhitt5055
      @hermanhitt5055 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Now this is real certified and justified Hip Hop. No mumble rap here. Straight rhymes and lyrics. I actually understood every word they said,and this was a live performance. I give this set by the "old school" 2 Thumbs 👍🏽 Up!🫡😎🧐💪🏾🙏🏽

  • @c.g.vproduction9410
    @c.g.vproduction9410 Před 7 měsíci +97

    It's crazy how a 55+ year old still has more stage presence than a lot of these new artists smh

    • @tom11zz884
      @tom11zz884 Před 5 měsíci +7

      They are real artists.

    • @jeromenickols4821
      @jeromenickols4821 Před 5 měsíci +6

      They are professionals!

    • @ThePslapid
      @ThePslapid Před 5 měsíci +5

      That’s facts youngins sitting on their cell phones and gaming they are their own joke

    • @anthonygilbert5138
      @anthonygilbert5138 Před 5 měsíci +4

      LL is the. True goat case closed

    • @topkatspride
      @topkatspride Před 4 měsíci +2

      Absolutely what you said! And, no one has ever come close to dethroning Uncle L... Not even the outstanding pioneer; Kool Moe Dee. Word up, L.L. Cool J is hard as hell! 💥

  • @PJ-hs5gl
    @PJ-hs5gl Před 6 měsíci +8

    LL IS TIMELESS, THE HIGH KICK AND FULL JUMPING WHILE RAPPING. THIS MAN IS THE STANDARD.

  • @illuminated_crown
    @illuminated_crown Před 7 měsíci +193

    I'm a millennial. Let me just say that ll cool j was considered "old skool" hip hop when I was a kid. I'm a full grown man in my 30s. The fact that he can still rock the crowd like this almost 40 years later is incredible. I'd urge any young person to study the history of hip hop. It's a rich art form. Highs and lows but it speak on our struggles as a black people or anyone who grew up in an urban environment. Every era has something you can learn from it.

    • @dlumaban1
      @dlumaban1 Před 7 měsíci +3

      Blessings

    • @spanklocpimpn7517
      @spanklocpimpn7517 Před 7 měsíci +5

      Well said 💯

    • @CheeseGOATED
      @CheeseGOATED Před 7 měsíci +1

      It's actually very accepting culture. It's not just black. Its inclusive

    • @cyyrious
      @cyyrious Před 7 měsíci +9

      @@CheeseGOATEDbut that’s when it got washed down there should be parameters on hip hop it’s almost not hip hop anymore art is inclusive yes but hip hop is trash now

    • @CheeseGOATED
      @CheeseGOATED Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@cyyrious happy birthday hip hop

  • @heather_nott_ever816
    @heather_nott_ever816 Před 7 měsíci +104

    LL Cool J!! He's so good! He's been my favorite for years!

  • @lolabunny1157
    @lolabunny1157 Před 7 měsíci +24

    LL is really a legend!!!!! Hits after hits!!!! We need an award show with all the legends asap!! I wish Run DMC performed

  • @I974.UK.LONDON
    @I974.UK.LONDON Před 7 měsíci +8

    Sometimes I hate being old but growing up listening to these 3 legends makes it all worth it💯

  • @JEMILLI
    @JEMILLI Před 7 měsíci +153

    Anybody notice a difference in stage presence, delivery, & performance between this & sm of the other newer acts? Showmanship! Its different!

    • @FireIceWind
      @FireIceWind Před 7 měsíci +13

      yes a HUGE difference.

    • @chasenickles260
      @chasenickles260 Před 7 měsíci +25

      Alot of the newer acts will disappear in a year especially the women..... too much soft core porn not enough substance.... nobody is buying there albums and they cant even sell out shows, no classic albums, just a quick pay day, here today and gone tomorrow

    • @CCM111
      @CCM111 Před 7 měsíci +5

      tempo. It's not rushed.

    • @savydayz5835
      @savydayz5835 Před 7 měsíci +11

      Let's just be honest most of the new artists probably ain't been grinding long enough it shows from the content of their music, from the way they record,down to how they perform that's why hip-hop is dead, this microwave music don't hold weight compared to artists of the eighties and nineties and earlier 2000s sad.

    • @ltod2
      @ltod2 Před 7 měsíci +6

      Jemilli I'm from golden era of hip hop LL,Rakim knows how to move the crowd seen both live back in the days.Unlike trash like Sexy Redd,City Girls please

  • @user-uj4cp7py6l
    @user-uj4cp7py6l Před 7 měsíci +61

    I love the way the audience are reciting the lyrics like they being transported back to their youth.😂😂😂

    • @dwaynesmith6200
      @dwaynesmith6200 Před 7 měsíci +3

      Yes i ways def taken back with these two

    • @Giselle_Glam594
      @Giselle_Glam594 Před 7 měsíci +4

      They were dead in that crowd, not respecting the legends...rakim was disrespected by that crowd, plain b.s.

  • @lanitagrant3193
    @lanitagrant3193 Před 7 měsíci +15

    This just made me so hyped! Nostalgia at it's best! LL-G.O.A.T... Shame on all those who weren't on their feet for Rakim! That man is legend! One of the Illest MCs of All Time!

    • @chanelleziegler339
      @chanelleziegler339 Před 7 měsíci

      ikr I was so mad like why ya just sitting there like ya don't know who rakim is but they knew who sexy redd was smh smh this new generation don't know what real hop hop is I come from that era I won't be watching this show again people so ignorant

  • @rocketk1442
    @rocketk1442 Před 7 měsíci +12

    LL is da GOAT and Blue print! LL is like a fine wine as he ages! His Delivery and stage performance proves that he is in a class by himself. RAKIM DA BOMB ! DJ jazzy Jeff is a beast !!! This is Hip hop

    • @melvinbarnett1910
      @melvinbarnett1910 Před 7 měsíci +1

      The first solo rap artist to go gold 1 2 3 4 and more times. When gold was still a big thing.

  • @johnjay7975
    @johnjay7975 Před 7 měsíci +32

    Two men in they 50s still rocking the mic no background help really spitting that heat live

  • @Papi.Pharaoh
    @Papi.Pharaoh Před 7 měsíci +132

    Everything about this performance was so iconic. It always great to see these two legends graced the stage to honor another Hip hop pioneer. Both of them still have great breathe control for their age. This performance was very needed for new generation, y’all needs to see the blueprint and what Hip hop truly comes from. Both of them killed it.

    • @Giselle_Glam594
      @Giselle_Glam594 Před 7 měsíci

      Hell no! Rakim was disrespected & they were all seated, until L.L. came on stage....that's disrespectful

  • @TheRealDJJason
    @TheRealDJJason Před 7 měsíci +5

    "Marley Marl Super Producer" - Inspiration for many of us who became DJ's 👏👏👏

  • @blqcreativeb9461
    @blqcreativeb9461 Před 7 měsíci +5

    You can see LL enjoys what he does, he's a professional, he makes sure he gives 100% - he works that stage haardd, he's a true performer, not lazy, never complacent no matter what - definitely the real OG and deserves, the title of The Goat, Icon and legend!
    Rakim is also a true hip hop legend & icon...he just smooth wid it...respect to both.
    Amazing

  • @shanicemonee3071
    @shanicemonee3071 Před 7 měsíci +50

    I just feel like when we have OG Hip Hop Legends on stage, the audience NEEDS TO BE STANDING UP! Especially at a Hip Hop Award show. Regardless if you don’t know their music word for word, stand tf and vibe out, pay that respect !

  • @Zenvana
    @Zenvana Před 7 měsíci +30

    I wish LL Cool J would have performed “I Need Love” 🙌🏽

  • @antawngarth947
    @antawngarth947 Před 7 měsíci +11

    LL killed his performance a true legend 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @STACTHETEA
    @STACTHETEA Před 7 měsíci +5

    LL Cool J really can teach my generation how to preform. This man is just AMAZING!!!!

  • @YFF_JohnnieJ
    @YFF_JohnnieJ Před 7 měsíci +58

    man, LLcool J a legend! He killed it!

  • @l.k.3277
    @l.k.3277 Před 7 měsíci +68

    For me Rakim is up there in top 5 all time with Big Pac Nas & Jay. One of the most naturally gifted rap voc's ever & doesn't even have to try. Living Legend Rakim..!

    • @Giselle_Glam594
      @Giselle_Glam594 Před 7 měsíci +1

      He needed a standing ovation, like they were all sitting down and acting dead...but L.L. had a whole standing ovation...everybody camera was out 4 him

    • @user-xd2kv6ur1n
      @user-xd2kv6ur1n Před 7 měsíci +5

      RAKIM IS THE REASON MC'S FLOW

    • @chaplainwin154
      @chaplainwin154 Před 7 měsíci +1

      I'm from the South I'm swiping Scarface with Jay Z, the rest of your list unmovable

  • @sflow4675
    @sflow4675 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Respect to Rakim. Silent assassin on the 🎤 mic. 🔥 Dude never had to raise his voice but you felt him.

  • @widerling
    @widerling Před 7 měsíci +3

    Uncle L rocking bell bottoms and performing Rock The Bells was some deep ish right there! The God Rakim is unequalled!

  • @wookdog954
    @wookdog954 Před 7 měsíci +34

    See this real hip hop, when a song is over 30 years old and people still rocking it Please bring back real music 🙏.

  • @oneluv72
    @oneluv72 Před 7 měsíci +16

    William Michael Griffin Jr. and James Todd Smith on the same stage??!! TOGETHER!! That there alone as legendary itself!! Iconic hip-hop icons!! 🫵🏾🫵🏾💯🎤🎤

  • @slowroc
    @slowroc Před 7 měsíci +2

    That LL kick was lethal!

  • @galedribble9535
    @galedribble9535 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Mr Goodbar IS THE JAM!!
    And this band is tight as hell. Sounding just like the recordings

  • @chasenickles260
    @chasenickles260 Před 7 měsíci +78

    Hip hop in its truest form right here......... its crazy how we went from this to pound town.....smfh

    • @pareeshaslaughter6798
      @pareeshaslaughter6798 Před 7 měsíci +3

      I cant tell how old you are but maybe you only said that because you see sexxy redd on the same stage as rakim and LL COOL J up here right? Smh please dont ever forget Kendrick lamars "to pimp a butterfly album" or this mr.moral and the steppers album. Thats Definitely real hip hop carried into the future....yall trippen 🤨

    • @chasenickles260
      @chasenickles260 Před 7 měsíci +12

      @@pareeshaslaughter6798 I'm talking about what's being promoted especially from the female side of things since it's so many of them and it feels like they are actually running hip hop....... every music video or performance you see of them it feels like your watching softcore porn.......
      I mean for every trina, salt and pepa and lil kim, you had mc lyte, queen Latifah, missy elliot , foxy brown, eve, rah digga, remy martin, da brat
      And even then none of those chicks really came off as ratchet......
      You always had balance

    • @Charles-tt3dr
      @Charles-tt3dr Před 7 měsíci +4

      @pareeshaslaughter6798: "To Pimp A Butterfly" & "Mr. Moral And The Steppers" are only 2 albums. 1988 produced well over 20 classic albums in that 1 single year alone & 1989/1990 it was almost the same. It's hard to get 20 classic albums out of this century alone. I just turned 52 & i cosign what @chasenickles260 is saying. Rap/Hip-Hop went from being a beautiful amazing artform that we called the Black CNN to a bunch of degenerate, ratchet bullshish! Most of these new aged rappers can't sell records or sell out shows. Rap/Hip-Hop is in serious trouble & nobody wants to admit it. Instead i get called a hater & an old head by young rap fans.

    • @melvinbarnett1910
      @melvinbarnett1910 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Pure hip hop, the skill of word play on a hard beat. I have to shed a tear 😢 , so beautiful.

  • @msvee2455
    @msvee2455 Před 7 měsíci +24

    Now this is Hip Hop!!!!

    • @chantem.9053
      @chantem.9053 Před 7 měsíci +3

      YES! Bring this music back! I’m 27 and this is the music I listen too! 90s baby!

  • @kevinbrown7774
    @kevinbrown7774 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Nobody rocks the stage like LL Cool J. I seen him in concert in the 80s, the atmosphere was unreal.

  • @yanceyh.1850
    @yanceyh.1850 Před 7 měsíci +2

    L L's introduction was absolute platinum.

  • @Outspoken_king
    @Outspoken_king Před 7 měsíci +38

    I'm so glad I came up during a time of real hiphop

  • @channelstanley8294
    @channelstanley8294 Před 7 měsíci +44

    LL out here kicking invisible opps. But he has dominated anything he touches. Def one of my all time favs. Like he aging backwards his movies too tv. My guy is that guy. ❤❤❤.

    • @tegusentertainment8021
      @tegusentertainment8021 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Proud of my guy too

    • @rocketk1442
      @rocketk1442 Před 7 měsíci +1

      LL is the best to ever do it

    • @Giselle_Glam594
      @Giselle_Glam594 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Hell no😂 RAKIM WILL DESTROY HIM LYRICALLY, rakim made all of them step their lyrics up...L.L. is commercialized, rakim is the GOD MC

    • @rocketk1442
      @rocketk1442 Před 7 měsíci +3

      @Giselle_Glam594 Rakim hasn't battled anyone lately. RAKIM IS A GREAT LYRICIST GOD MC. BUT LL IS THE MORE VERSATILE RAPPER. ANYTIME THAT LL HAS BATTLES SOMEONE HE HAS DESTROYED THEM AND DESTROYED CAREERS! LEBRON IS AWESOME. BUT JORDAN IS THE GOAT 🐐 . AFTER THIS PERFORMANCE NIGGAS IS SAYING LL IS A PROBLEM. TALK OF THE BARBERSHOP THE OTHER DAY!

  • @rwallace1711
    @rwallace1711 Před 7 měsíci +2

    LL has always been and will always be the main character.

  • @steverobinson5677
    @steverobinson5677 Před 7 měsíci +26

    When rap music was clean, topic-driven, and positive. 👏🏿👏🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

  • @dmx7361
    @dmx7361 Před 7 měsíci +27

    Can't even lie, LL Cool J had a Hell of a Run

  • @Eastpointe
    @Eastpointe Před 7 měsíci +7

    Great performance! Can we just throw out hats off to the hip hop legends live band?!! They killed it! And LL’/ stage performing energy is unbelievable!❤

  • @victordeltoids8609
    @victordeltoids8609 Před 7 měsíci +6

    I wish LL had performed "Around the way girl" in its entirety. Crazy how much i love that song. So many memories😊

    • @corinicole9271
      @corinicole9271 Před 7 měsíci

      I still love and play that song out now!! I know how you feel!! 😂😂😂

  • @oldsklrt1
    @oldsklrt1 Před 7 měsíci +19

    LL COOL J IS HARD AS HELL!!! 😎

  • @husseinkanteh2084
    @husseinkanteh2084 Před 7 měsíci +33

    I nearly cried when i saw dababy and sexyredd opened the show,and then i saw the nominations for the best upcoming artist. I said mann I'll be back later. Thank god these OG's showed up and saved the awards show.

    • @AKingsQueen
      @AKingsQueen Před 7 měsíci +5

      Same...I literally felt the same. But glad I hung in there to see real Hip-Hop on stage.

    • @frankwhite4395
      @frankwhite4395 Před 7 měsíci +4

      😂😂😂😂.da baby sexy redd are complete garbage. I don't even look and these generation of rappers no more.i thank God that who will call rappers the old G showd up.rahkim and cool j.

    • @Giselle_Glam594
      @Giselle_Glam594 Před 7 měsíci +4

      That show is trashy and rakim was disrespected by that crowd

    • @AKingsQueen
      @AKingsQueen Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@Giselle_Glam594 Yes indeed!

  • @lamonttoller8296
    @lamonttoller8296 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Salute to Rakim, LL COOL J & Marley Marl for showing the youngstas how to professionally rock a show.

  • @BeastNationXIV
    @BeastNationXIV Před 3 měsíci +1

    And the drummer is making those classic beats slap even harder! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @lordgodspeed1539
    @lordgodspeed1539 Před 7 měsíci +48

    Rakim is my idol and he's been on a tear this whole year , he even tore up a show for 1199 down in Albany 🎤👑.
    But one of all time favorites LL has been playing with fire on stage as of late 🔥🎤..... Nobody from the 80's can f√ck with him on stage right now 👑👏

    • @Giselle_Glam594
      @Giselle_Glam594 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Rakim is a lyrical aassassin, that crowd was seated while the GOD MC was rapping??? Str8 disrespect

  • @familyfun805
    @familyfun805 Před 7 měsíci +119

    Crazy how underestimated Rakim is 😢😢!!

    • @AdrienWilliams-ot5zb
      @AdrienWilliams-ot5zb Před 7 měsíci +24

      The Greatest of All Time. Every Favorite Rapper's Favorite Rapper.

    • @Charles-tt3dr
      @Charles-tt3dr Před 7 měsíci +15

      I don't know about! MCs during Rakim's era credited him for making them step their game up or go home.

    • @grandpahouse
      @grandpahouse Před 7 měsíci +14

      I hated that crowd

    • @melvinbarnett1910
      @melvinbarnett1910 Před 7 měsíci +7

      Rakim delivered street rap with sophistication and education. None this mumble shiii. LL hanged out with actual gangsters and weight pushers, but the funny thing is: not one time did he ever rap about being a thug.

    • @chanelleziegler339
      @chanelleziegler339 Před 7 měsíci +3

      exactly

  • @MsAngelaSunshine
    @MsAngelaSunshine Před 7 měsíci +1

    "Around the way girls" My favorite LL Cool J song.

  • @naylabirden9050
    @naylabirden9050 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Rakim! A genius! Props he paved the way he deserves a standing ovation! He sounds great still I love this tribute to the dj!!! This is hip hop royalty!

  • @brandirichardson7952
    @brandirichardson7952 Před 7 měsíci +13

    Sad the crowd was sitting. Like the greats should be celebrating by a standing ovation during their performance!!!! Salute 🫡 to 50 years of Hip Hop

  • @MsDaniB314
    @MsDaniB314 Před 7 měsíci +58

    This gave me chills man. It’s just something about seeing our legends perform and receive their flowers while they’re still living. 💐💐💐

    • @tonyreid3188
      @tonyreid3188 Před 7 měsíci +1

      AS A MAN WHO GREW UP WITH THESE BROTHERS (VICARIOUSLY) I FULLY AGREE,BRINGS ME BACK TO 84 ALL OVER AGAIN!!!!

    • @MsDaniB314
      @MsDaniB314 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@tonyreid3188 That’s dope! See I was born in 93 but I’ve always had an old soul and loved old soul. I remember when I first got into doing my research on my hip hop I listened to a lot of Eric B and Rakim.

    • @Giselle_Glam594
      @Giselle_Glam594 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Rakim wasn't celebrated with a standing ovation like L.L. was...DISRESPECTFUL

  • @stoneysoraclechannel7839
    @stoneysoraclechannel7839 Před 7 měsíci +3

    LL ENERGY IS CRAZY

  • @mrwalker293
    @mrwalker293 Před 7 měsíci +1

    The OG ll cool j performance was the best of the night. He still got it.

  • @kaysea8125
    @kaysea8125 Před 7 měsíci +61

    I love how the icons got center stage tonight and at other award shows throughout the year in honor of 50 years of hip-hop! This was great, LL is a legend and the So-So Def performance sent me to another place and time!

  • @Real_World_Stories
    @Real_World_Stories Před 7 měsíci +21

    I love the old school vibes forever 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @kimberlyking1563
    @kimberlyking1563 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Mannnn seeing these kats perform is magical. LL Cool J with all that swagger and Black Man presence was EPIC! Rakim always a vibe!

  • @jimmykrackcorn6902
    @jimmykrackcorn6902 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Rock the bells and around the way girl are timeless

  • @raquelhawkins7886
    @raquelhawkins7886 Před 7 měsíci +7

    How is Rakim on the stage and these folks still in their damn seats??Man I was gonna watch whole show but that just upset my soul that his set was so short and these people seating down!LL did his thing ,he still got it!Glad I grew up in tha era of hip hop when it wasn’t so commercial,everyone sounded different had their own theme!When u had to wait till after ten o’clock to hear it on the radio,and had ur cassette ready to record by pressing down the record ,play and pause buttons down at the same time! Waiting for video music box to come !Good times!
    ♥️🖤💚✌🏽

  • @ovidiodemorizi
    @ovidiodemorizi Před 7 měsíci +15

    Thank you . L l cool j killed it respectfully. Rakim the goat

  • @charlenehunt596
    @charlenehunt596 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I done watched this so many times LL is a beast on the stage still straight 🔥 and looks good!!

  • @kenyacoleman4993
    @kenyacoleman4993 Před 7 měsíci +3

    80s babies we had the BEST ERA IN MUSIC PERIOD!!!!!!!!

  • @Bignawright
    @Bignawright Před 7 měsíci +33

    Hope this performance helps the new generation see what real rap is all the importance of keeping it alive with actual lyrics and story telling. ❤

  • @rafaellarkins405
    @rafaellarkins405 Před 7 měsíci +14

    Cool j moving like he 18 😅

  • @misterjahi
    @misterjahi Před 7 měsíci +1

    Rhymes and Beats still stand since 1986! Let that date sink in. LL since 1984. Golden Era is Stone. Timeless.

  • @playboylifestyle5
    @playboylifestyle5 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Much respect to Rahkim and LL cool J 2 of the best to ever do it top5 without a doubt.

  • @jleron22
    @jleron22 Před 7 měsíci +11

    LL the goat point blank period

  • @robertoplaza91
    @robertoplaza91 Před 7 měsíci +28

    Old school hip hop is the best!! Thanks to the pioneers!!

  • @user-jm2wx2nr2b
    @user-jm2wx2nr2b Před 7 měsíci +3

    Rakim and LL takin us a through a great lesson of what hip hop is,. greatest MCs eva

  • @Zariyah_Nicole
    @Zariyah_Nicole Před 7 měsíci +2

    Rakim was the pioneer of “Flow”. This culture owes him so much. Instead they’d rather argue chart positions.

  • @MrCt302
    @MrCt302 Před 7 měsíci +14

    Imagine growing up in the middle up the hip hop era. Man that was a great feeling. That's when everybody had systems in there cars. Dudes would even put houses speakers in there cars.. Nobody don't even have house systems no more. Man I miss those days😖😖