Interview: LL Cool J Talks With Oprah On Next Chapter Series [Full Video]

Last night viewers tuned in for another addition of 'Oprah's Next Chapter', as the media queen sat down with  the legendary LL Cool J. The 45-year-old MC born James Todd Smith and now successful actor; invited Oprah to his Los Angeles home; where they discussed his successful music career, abusive childhood, and the battle and take-down of an intruder last year that was in his home. The two time Grammy Award winner, father of four children was later joined by his wife Simone for the interview. In case you missed it, watch the full interview inside...

Throwback Vid: LL Cool J - 'I Need Love' (1987)

Ladies Love Cool James better known as #LLCoolJ was one of, if not the biggest rap/ hip hop stars of his era...He burst on the scene in 1985 with his smash hit debut album Radio which made everyone take notice of the young up-and-coming star; with a powerful delivery which was not heard in that particular form at the time. The album went platinum with 1,500,000 sales, which was a landmark for Hip Hop music.

LL's second album was released in 1987's Bigger and Deffer; and the album featured the singles 'I'm Bad', 'Go Cut Creator Go', and a song that 'popped' into my head last night 'I Need Love' (wonders what that means!?). I believe this track cemented LL Cool J's success, as it was the first rap/ hip hop 'love song' that was directed to the ladies (another landmark), and all the ladies were on board for the ride.

LL Cool J To Host The 2012 Grammy Awards

On Wednesday (January 18) LL Cool J, who has previously hosted the Grammy nominations concert, was been announced as the official host of the February 12 broadcast.

"I'm thrilled to be part of Music's Biggest Night," LL said in a statement, according to People.com. He's hosted the nominations concert every year since 2008. "I will always have fond memories of my first Grammys Awards and to now be hosting the Grammy show, in the company of so many other incredible artists, is a dream come true."

This marks the first time someone has hosted the show since 2005 when Queen Latifah was on hand as the night's emcee. The news of his hosting gig comes one week after it was announced that a slew of eclectic performers were added to the night's bill. Nicki Minaj, Foo Fighters and Taylor Swift join Kelly Clarkson, Jason Aldean and Bruno Mars as some of the lucky nominees who will also take the stage at the show.

If you asks me, the Grammys have not been the same since the 80's and 90's...can we say Michael Jackson!