Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #564615 in Books
• Published on: 1998-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 234 pages

Review
"A stellar example of how to endure, grow up and become an adult in the perpetually adolescent world of rap." --"The Source""There are rebels and there are innovators. I'm an innovator." --"L.L. Cool J""Keeping it real ain't about carrying a gun or smoking blunts. It's about being true to yourself and those around you." --"L.L. Cool J""In this business, sex is like candy-plentiful and cheap." --"L.L. Cool J"

Synopsis
The autobiography of the hip-hop and rap star, television actor, and positive role model details his career, childhood, private life, public service, and views on the music business.

Customer Reviews

"Tell the truth & nothing but the truth so help me God."
This is a quote from the book "I Make My Own Rules",by LL Cool J. This book is a national bestseller. I can understand why,because after reading it,it was positive and influential.It definetly moved me.From the beginning, the book caught my attention. I couldn't put it down.It was captivating.This book should be read by the youth, everywhere. The story is an autobiography of a rap artist named James Todd Smith, better known as Ladies Love Cool James(LL Cool J). It told the story of the world of rap through the years. Also how Mr. Smith endured obstacles in life such as;abuse, neglect, drugs, money problems and addiction to sex. You can read Mr. Smith's rules on relationships, family, religion, music, and his experiences. I learned alot about him,the rap world and life. He did a thorough job in telling his story. He told the truth and nothing but the truth.It was all him,good or bad. This book teaches the readers that they make their own choices in life. Only you can make a difference and overcome difficult obstacles. As said from,Rap Pages; "It shows how you can suceed and stay true to yourself without making your mistakes haunt you." You should always look forward.

LL Cool J
I read this book in two days! LL's story was touching and thought provoking and the photographs helped me put his story in perspective. LL has always been a beautiful person in my eyes. From "Radio" to his recent response to Canibus, I have been by his side all the way! Reading about his life made me thirsty for more. At times, I could hear LL's voice as I read his life-story and I often found myself reflecting on where I was when LL was facing the many challenges of his life. From "back in the day", LL has always been a voice over the radio that I love to listen to, a person on the television that I love to look at and a performer at a concert that makes me feel alive with energy! Now, he is more than an image that I can only dream about... He is a friend.

LL Cool J
A really good book, LL is really open about his life and sets a great example to youngsters wanting to follow in his footsteps. Some of the book is really funny too! I would definitely recommend this book if you like his kind of music.