Damien Matthias shaped rap’s earliest victories through vision trust and presence leaving a cultural imprint that still echoes far beyond the spotlight.

The Jamaica Colosseum Mall, a Queens retail staple that became a cultural anchor is scheduled to close down on January 31.

Damien "E-Love" Matthias, who entered the hip-hop industry alongside childhood friend LL Cool J, has died at 58 ...

Damien ‘ELove’ Matthias was a Hip Hop ambassador and producer for LL Cool J. Mathias also worked with the late rapper Tupac ...

LL Cool J has been in show business since the 1980s. His professional career includes major achievements as a rapper, ...

The 68th annual Grammy Awards will take place Feb. 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. This year marks a return to normalcy after the 2025 award show was altered to focus on supporting relief ...

As we celebrate LL Cool J’s 58th birthday, let’s take a look back at six of his most iconic video looks and style moments.

Ratner was once a powerful filmmaker who directed major box office hits, but he hasn’t worked in nearly a decade after sexual ...

Philadelphia is ready for a big 2026 and it plans to start the new year off with a bang — literally. Three firework shows, including one capping a free concert by LL Cool J on the Benjamin Franklin ...

Tribune Staff Report Jan 1, 2026 Jan 1, 2026 0 An estimated 10,000 people braved the cold as rapper LL Cool J performed on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in a free, star-studded concert for New Year’s ...