LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Rapper and NCIS: Los Angeles actor LL Cool J got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Thursday, marking a long, successful career in pop culture.
LL Cool J received the 2,571st star on the WOF, in the Recording category for his pioneering work in rap. He was the first rapper to have 10 consecutive platinum-plus albums in sales. His star will sit in front of the Hard Rock Cafe on Hollywood Boulevard.