The LL Cool J and 50 Cent album that’s by no means been launched

LL Cool J is likely one of the most legendary rappers of all time, and, in the course of the Eighties, the rhymer (actual title James Smith) was the face of Queens hip-hop. Nonetheless, by the 2000s, the borough’s consultant had turn out to be 50 Cent, however collectively, they’re two of essentially the most revered Queens MCs.

That mentioned, within the late Nineteen Nineties, when 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) was underneath the wing of the enduring DJ Jam Grasp Jay, Smith noticed expertise in him and determined to report a collaborative album with him. Jackson’s giant following had been acquired principally by way of mixtapes, and LL thought it might profit the younger emcee to start out engaged on an album. 

Sadly, the ‘Rock The Bells’ artist shelved all the venture upon completion, and through an look on The Breakfast Membership, LL defined why he determined to not launch the physique of labor. Talking with hosts Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy, Smith unveiled that whereas he loved the expertise, it didn’t fairly really feel like him, stating, “I just wanted to try something different..maybe we collaborate [or] write together, [but] it didn’t work.”

The ‘Mama Said Knock You Out’ rhymer disclosed that though the venture had every thing wanted for an excellent album, it didn’t really feel like him. Talking in regards to the means of its creation, LL revealed, “I tried to do a more collaborative writing album. I did a whole album with 50 Cent, and we were writing together on this album!”

He continued, “It wasn’t me, so I didn’t put it out. It wasn’t nothing against Fifty. I love Fifty. But I Just wanted to try something different, and it didn’t work.” Though their unnamed joint venture didn’t work out, that by no means stopped the 2 from collaborating.

In 2002, the G-Unit founder nonetheless lent a hand on LL’s 2002 hit ‘Paradise’ that includes Amerie by penning the vocalist’s refrain. They additionally collaborated on a 2007 single ‘Bump This’ which featured Jackson and his counterpart Lloyd Banks.

Each MCs have transitioned into appearing and media manufacturing, with Jackson specializing in his collection Energy and Black Mafia Household (BMF) whereas Smith continues his common function in NCIS. You’ll be able to hear LL Cool J talking about their collaborative album under.

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