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LL Cool J

James Todd Smith, known professionally as LL Cool J, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. In 2022, LL Cool J's net worth is estimated to be $115 million dollars.

March 29, 2022

Words by Matthew Taylor

LL Cool J Net Worth

$115 million

Est. Range $89M - $141M

Medium Confidence

LL Cool J is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. He started his career with the single "I Need a Beat" and the album Radio. He has released 13 studio albums and two greatest hits compilations. LL Cool J has appeared in numerous films, including In Too Deep, Any Given Sunday, Deep Blue Sea, S.W.A.T., Mindhunters, and Edison. He currently plays NCIS Special Agent Sam Hanna in the CBS crime drama television series NCIS: Los Angeles. LL Cool J also is the host of Lip Sync Battle on Paramount Network.

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Richest Musicians

From rock stars to jazz musicians, musicians are performers at heart. However, for most, music isn’t a very lucrative career at all. In the United States, the average musician earns only $35,300 annually from their music career, counting income from a variety of sources. For most, performing and teaching make up the majority of the amount and most need side gigs (or day jobs) to make ends meet.

However, for the lucky few, music is more than a vocation – and it does more than just pay the bills. It propels them to stardom and with the associated royalties and endorsement opportunities, they’ll have more money than they’ll ever need. Not only can they dress up in leather pants or skin-tight dresses and perform around the world, but they can keep earning money on every track they sell.

Yes, record labels can be tough and the changes in the music industry and the pandemic have hit musicians in the pocket. However, there are still many musicians with more money than they know what to do with. And, of course, fame gives them the opportunity to earn more through photo appearances and product endorsements, while licensing tracks for commercials and movies provide ongoing opportunities. And, due to royalty laws, musicians can keep earning money on their songs long after they’ve died.

Buying Power

LL Cool J's net worth of 115 million can buy...

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Rolex GMT Master II
Priced at $31,499
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Tesla Model S
Priced at $131,440
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Prestige 420 yacht
Priced at $610,000

Methodology

The Wealthiest Index is a ranking of the world's richest people. In calculating Andre Agassi’s net worth, we strive to provide the most transparent calculations available with detailed analysis of how that Andre Agassi’s fortune was made. Each net worth figure is updated at regular intervals to reflect market movements.

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